Crete · MONASTERY TOURS IN HERAKLION
Good monastery tours in Heraklion fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend a relaxed day in South Crete with Matala Beach, its famous hippie caves, scenic coastal views, and historic Odigitria Monastery.
“amazing day, the beach is absolutely incredible, the water is so clean and transparent. we really loved it. highly recommended.”
Ride a 520cc quad through Crete’s mountain trails, visit a Byzantine monastery, taste local olive oil, enjoy lunch, and swim at Sisi.
“We joined the Quod Safari tour with visits to the Monastery, Malia Palace, and lunch included, and it was truly a unique experience! Everything was perfectly organized from the very beginning: the guides were friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, always happy to answer any questions. The quod ride was super fun, adventurous but always completely safe, with spectacular landscapes along the way. The Monastery is a place of great spirituality and beauty, surrounded by peace and silence. Malia Palace really impressed us with its fascinating history and majestic architecture. Lunch was another highlight: authentic local cuisine, generous and flavorful portions, served in a charming location....”
Explore Kera Monastery, Lassithi Plateau, Psychro pottery, Zeus Cave views, mountain villages, and a traditional Cretan lunch for $44.
“Excellent - very well organised. Guides were knowledgeable, caves were immense and the lunch was so authentically Greek !!”
Explore Matala Beach, its famous hippie caves, Gortys, and Odigitria Monastery on a relaxed full-day trip from Heraklion.
“L’’escursione è memorabile, lo spettacolo naturale vale il viaggio. La guida era molto preparata e disponibile”
Pick a coast, a gorge or a kitchen.
