Crete: Easter Monasteries and Churches Tour

Explore the forgotten churches of small villages and monasteries in Crete on a tour from Heraklion. Admire wall paintings created hundreds of years ago that have survived centuries, wars, storms, earthquakes, and the elements of nature. Start your tour with a visit to the Monastery of Agios Ioannis Kapsa a historical monastery located east of Makry Gialos, on the road to Goudouras. Admire the beautiful architecture and learn about the history of the monastery from your guide. Next, visit the Monastery of, The Roman city of Gortys, the Minoan palace of Phaestos, and visit to the monastery of Odigitrias, Drive north to the lake of Zaros where we lunch. The monastery of Vrondisi and back to Heraklion. Finally, visit the very old country church of Saint Irene, the monastery of Halepa, the monastery of Vossakos, Lunch at the village of Geni, and back to Heraklion Admire the beautiful architecture and learn about the history of the monastery from your guide.