Half-Day Private Hiking Tour to the Akrotiri Peninsula: Explore Monasteries and Mystical Spots
Akrotiri
Embark on a half-day private hiking tour to the Akrotiri Peninsula and discover the mystical monasteries and enchanting spots that make this area the Mount Athos of Crete. Don't miss the awe-inspiring Holy Trinity Monastery!
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada) - The monastery Agia Triada lies surrounded by large fields planted with olive groves, vineyards, and cypress trees in the northeast area of the Akrotiri peninsula.

Monastery Gouverneto or Lady of Angels one of Crete’s oldest monasteries is located in the Akrotiri peninsula, 19 km north of Chania and 4 km from the monastery of Monastery Katholiko the mystical place for Ascetics.

For visiting the Monastery, you must wear modest clothes:

for women

  • skirt/dress under your knees and covered shoulders
    for a man
  • trousers, T-shirt with long sleeves
What's Included
  • Entrance tickets to the monastery of the Holy Trinity.
  • Wi-fi on board and spring water from the White Mountains ‘Samaria’.
  • Travel in style with a luxury vehicle and professional driver.
  • Guided experience provided by a professional.
  • Hiking sticks included for a comfortable trek.
  • Convenient pick-up/drop-off service at your hotel.
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses, drinks, lunch / dinner.
  • Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts.
Additional Information

Explore the enchanting sites of the Akrotiri peninsula!

This peninsula is home to the most important functioning Monasteries of Crete. Due to its abundance of monasteries and hermits, the area has been nicknamed Crete’s Mount Athos.

Likely the most remarkable monastic complex of the last phase of Venetian occupation in Crete, the Holy Trinity (Agia Triada) Monastery stands out because of its grand scale and architectural design.

  • To visit the Monastery, you must wear modest clothes: for women – a skirt/dress under your knees and covered shoulders. For men – trousers, T-shirt with long sleeves.
  • It’s important to have: Sporty comfortable footwear, Comfortable clothing, Sunscreen (plenty of it!), Sunglasses and a hat, Long-sleeved shirt for sensitive skin, Swimwear and a beach towel, Money for drinks, lunch/dinner.
  • Health issues: If any participant suffers from any severe allergy (e.g. to bee stings, food allergies/intolerances) or has medical/health issues we need to be aware of, it is important to let us know in advance. This is clearly a safety measure, personal information is by no means violated, and we exercise all discretion.
  • Moysidis Travel is covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Each participant is advised to take out health/travel insurance before traveling to Crete.
Location
Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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