Breakfast at the monastery
2024
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. Let the nuns show you around their home, the chapels, the museum and the workshops where they create icons and arts.
You will then be served a delicious traditional Cretan breakfast they will prepare especially for you. After a picturesque drive to the family owned Kourkoulou Winery (winery visited depends on availability), you will learn about viticulture and the winemaking process, and taste 5 of their amazing wines.
On the way back, you will enjoy a traditional Cretan mezze lunch in a local taverna, paired with one exclusive bottle of our own wine label Demitrion.
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Discovery, Road trip and autotour, Culinary stay / Wine route, Local stay.
Best months to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Avril, Mai, Juin, Juillet, Août, Septembre, Octobre.
How to get there?
You can get there by Plane, Boat, Car, Tourism bus.
CRETE WINE ESCAPES
From 140€ à 160€ / person
Travel suitable for :
Detail of the stay : Breakfast at the monastery - 1 day
Breakfast at the monastery
The first stop on the tour is the historic monastery of St. Irene, located on the northern slope of the foot of Mount Vrisinas, atop a rocky hill. Let the nuns show you around their home, the chapel, the museum and the workshops where they create icons and art objects.
Afterwards you will be served a delicious traditional Cretan breakfast which they have prepared especially for you. After a scenic drive to the Kourkoulou Family Winery (winery visited is subject to availability), you will learn the secrets of viticulture and the wine making process, and taste 5 of their wines.
On the way back, you will enjoy a traditional Cretan meal in a local tavern, accompanied by an exclusive bottle of our own Demitrion wine.
