Istro Trip Overview
Over the centuries, Cretans have imbued this ancient land with the vivid presence of Christianity by founding monasteries, churches, & chapels of great religious import.
Journey to Central Crete from North to South in the paths of Apostle Paul to the land of generosity. An untouched paradise on earth, beloved by our forefathers, where fertile soils treasure lavish vineyards & the oldest olive groves seem to stretch toward the horizon.
Succumb to the expert knowledge of our local guides as you visit religious monuments always built-in stunning landscapes. Some of them were fortified & others are situated on the sites of archaic temples illuminating the long devotion to Christianity in Crete.
Let us take you on a true passage of time meandering through the Minoan wonders of Messara plain to embrace the magnificent views of Phaistos Palace.
In the afternoon, visit the village of Matala. Bask in the waters of the Libyan Sea & unwind at the delicious fish tavernas on the waterfront.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Istro, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Over the centuries, Cretans have imbued this ancient land with the vivid presence of Christianity by founding monasteries, churches, & chapels of great religious import.
Journey to Central Crete from North to South in the paths of Apostle Paul to the land of generosity. An untouched paradise on earth, beloved by our forefathers, where fertile soils treasure lavish vineyards & the oldest olive groves seem to stretch toward the horizon.
Succumb to the expert knowledge of our local guides as you visit religious monuments always built-in stunning landscapes. Some of them were fortified & others are situated on the sites of archaic temples illuminating the long devotion to Christianity in Crete.
Let us take you on a true passage of time meandering through the Minoan wonders of Messara plain to embrace the magnificent views of Phaistos Palace.
In the afternoon, visit the village of Matala. Bask in the waters of the Libyan Sea & unwind at the delicious fish tavernas on the waterfront.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Heraklion Prefecture, Heraklion Prefecture, Crete
Travel in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul with our highly specialized guide to connect with the Orthodox Christianity in Crete that nourishes from 859 BC.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Agios Myron, Agios Myron, Crete
Make a stop at an altitude of 400m to discover the storied village of Agios Myron and his ascetic holy Cave where healing water still gushes from within the rock
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Messara Plain, Moires 704 00, Greece
Wallow in the ancient fertile plain of Messara to see through the eyes of a local and realize both the spiritual and unspoiled side of the island
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Moni Palianis, Venerato, Crete Greece
Visit Paliani one of the oldest Cretan monasteries dedicated to the Assumption and famous for its sacred Myrtle tree a relic of the Minoan dendrolatry
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Archaeological Site of Phaistos, Vori, Crete 70200 Greece
Following the roads that go deeper, luxuriate in the ages unearthing prehistoric cities seemingly around every corner along with the Bronze Age Palace of Phaistos
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Odigitria Monastery, Heraklion, Crete Greece
At the island’s Southern corners, uncover the jewel of monastic Crete: Odigitria – Agiofarango Monastery with its fortified architecture that echoes its extraordinary cultural legacy
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Matala, Matala, Crete
By the end of the day, unwind at Matala the prehistoric port of Gortyna with iconic caves from the Neolithic Age and indulge in scrumptious seafood dishes
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Elounda, Elounda, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete
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Pass By: Plaka, Plaka, Elounda, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete
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Pass By: Mirabello Bay, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Greece
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Pass By: Sissi, Sissi, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete
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Pass By: Milatos Beach, Coastal Road Milatos, Milatos, Crete 724 00 Greece
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Pass By: Malia, Malia, Crete
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Pass By: Hersonissos, Hersonissos, Crete
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Pass By: Analipsi, Analipsi, Hersonissos, Crete
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Pass By: Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete
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Pass By: Agia Pelagia, Agia Pelagia, Crete
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Pass By: Bali, Bali, Rethymnon Prefecture, Crete
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Pass By: Fodele, Fodele, Crete
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Pass By: Rethymnon, Rethymnon, Rethymnon Prefecture, Crete
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