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Craft Beer Tasting & St. John’s Hidden Cave
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This experience combines two completely different sides of Crete in one relaxed half-day journey: the island’s growing craft beer culture and one of its most peaceful hidden spiritual sites. Rather than focusing only on a brewery visit, the tour pairs an award-winning craft beer tasting experience with the hidden Cave of St. John the Hermit, creating a refreshing balance between flavor, local stories, and nature. The first stop introduces guests to Crete’s modern brewing scene through fresh unfiltered beers, local ingredients, and small Cretan snacks in a scenic countryside setting. The journey then shifts into a completely different atmosphere, where a short walk leads into the sacred cave and its peaceful monastic surroundings. This contrast between contemporary local craftsmanship and centuries-old spiritual heritage makes the experience feel fresh, authentic, and unlike standard tasting tours.
Inclusions
What's included
- Water
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Beer Tasting
What's not
- Optional Transfer to Heliophilia Office
Itinerary
Your journey begins in the Cretan countryside at an award-winning local craft brewery, surrounded by olive groves and mountain views. Here, you’ll enjoy a guided tasting of fresh, unfiltered craft beers brewed with pure spring water and carefully selected local ingredients. As you sample a curated beer flight, you’ll learn about the brewing process, the inspiration behind each label, and the growing craft beer culture of Crete. Paired with small Cretan snacks, this first stop offers a relaxed and authentic introduction to the island’s modern flavor scene in a peaceful countryside setting.
The journey continues with a short scenic drive toward the hidden Cave of St. John the Hermit, a sacred site carved into a dramatic limestone gorge. Linked to the story of Saint John the Hermit, this peaceful cave and monastic setting offer a completely different side of Crete. The cool air, natural acoustics, and quiet atmosphere create a calm, reflective contrast to the lively brewery experience. A short walk leads you into the cave, where history, spirituality, and the natural landscape come together in one of the region’s most unique hidden spots.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Heliophilia | Back to Nature
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Greece, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 11% below the median of the 1748 experiences we list in Greece, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 796 of 1748.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Greece, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
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