At the area Marathokefala at village Spilia, 25 km west of Chania and just 3 km from Kolymbari, lies the famous historical cave of Saint John the Hermit  in which, according to tradition, lived this saint of Crete that founded the rich ascetic tradition of the island. Inside the cave there is temple of the 15th century and the foundations of old cells that date back in the 17th-18th century.

Sirili it is a particularly fertile village, which produces citrus fruits , has huge vineyards of excellent variety and produces large quantities of olive oil .

Cretan Brewery S.A is the first microbrewery in the prefecture of Chania Crete. The brewery is located in Zounaki village, in the municipality of Platanias. Its highly sophisticated industrial facilities, occupy 2000m2, surrounded by orange trees and olive groves.

 

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Chania region – Hotel pick up/drop off
DEPARTURE TIME Please be ready by 8:45 AM for a prompt departure at 9:00 AM.
TRIP DURATION 4-5 hours
WHAT TO BRING  sport shoes & jacket (depend the weather)
INCLUDED
90 min total transport duration

Saint John the Hermit Cave entrance tickets

30 min free time at Cave

1 hour  at Sirili traditional coffee store
Water bottles/beverages/snacks/sweets
45 min brewery tour & beer tasting
1 hour lunch of local menu at brewery restaurant

Full A/C vehicle

Well spoken local English driver
Private tour
Free children’s/baby car seat (on request)
Free pushchair (on request)
SPECIAL OFFERS
From 2 up to 18 yrs old- 80€
Babies under 2 yrs old for free

 

 

 

1

Departure

Pick up from your hotel
2

Transportation

Transport to cave of Saint John the Hermit 
3

Walking

Explore the cave
4

Transportation

Transport to Sirili traditional cafe
5

Meal

enjoy your lunch at Cretan Brewery restaurant
8

Return

Transport back to your Hotel