Intro
The tour’s first stop is the historic Holy Monastery of St. Irene, located on the north side of the foot of mount Vrisinas, on top of a rocky hill. After taking in the astounding panoramic view on the coast of Rethymno, you will be served a delicious traditional Cretan breakfast the nuns will prepare especially for you. All the products are fresh from the day and come from the monastery itself or from neighbouring farms and bakeries. The nuns will then take you on a guided tour around their home, the chapels, the loom and the workshops where they create icons and clothing.
You will then be in for a picturesque drive to the family owned Kourkoulou Winery (winery visited depends on availability), where you will learn about viticulture and the winemaking process. Get to taste 5 of their amazing wines, paired with homemade olive oil, rusks and typical Cretan cheese and spinach pies.
Included in this tour
- Visit 1 Monastery, meet the nuns and enjoy a guided tour of the premises.
- Breakfast at the monastery: dakos, Cretan sweet bread or Cretan pie, tomatoes, olives, fruits, water and your choice of Greek coffee or tea.
- Visit 1 winery, taste 5 wines with Cretan rusk and olives.
- Guided tour of the vineyard, the production area and the bottling line.
- Wine tasting masterclass.
- Complementary bottled water.
- Pick up and drop-off from a central location in Rethymno.
- All fees, insurance and taxes
Practical Information
10:00 a.m. pick up from Crete Wine Escapes Office, Rethymno.
Tour available on Tuesdays (from April to October)
Dress Code
To respect the sanctity of the monastery, please dress modestly. A good general rule is to cover down to knees and cover the shoulders.
Warm clothes for Spring and Autumn.
Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses for Summer.
Comfortable walking shoes.
Easy
Requires some walking
Please email us for an offer of 8 people or more
Corporate tours available
Gift Vouchers available upon request
