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Craft Beer Tasting & St. John’s Hidden Cave
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Zounaki
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 cav...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Beer Tasting
Optional Transfer to Heliophilia Office
Meeting Points
Departure
Heliophilia
Return
Itinerary
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Zounaki
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.
2 hours
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Cave of St John the Hermit
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.
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 cav...
