Agia Triada wine tasting & hike

ACTIVE PERIOD: Throughout the year
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: 1

DURATION: 5-6 hours
MINIMUM PARTICIPANTS: 4

Overview

The hike starts from the impressive Gouverneto Monastery and follows wild limestone trails to the ruins of Katholiko Monastery, built into the rock.

Along the way, you will visit the legendary Arkoudiotissa Cave (“Bear Cave”), a historic site of centuries-old asceticism.

After the hike, you continue to Agia Triada Monastery for a private wine tasting, accompanied by a professional sommelier, sampling selected Cretan varieties paired with local products.

This experience combines history, nature, and gastronomy in a half-day program, ideal for those seeking an authentic experience in Crete.

Your tour leader selects the safest routes, assists on technical sections, and ensures the group’s pace and safety.

Itinerary

Hotel Pickup & Drive to Gouverneto Monastery: 09:00
Arrival & Briefing at Gouverneto Monastery: 09:30
Guided Hike Through Katholiko Gorge: 09:45 – 11:45
Agia Triada Monastery & Wine Tasting: 12:00 – 13:30
Return to Chania: 13:30 – 15:00

Highlights

Explore Gouverneto Monastery and the cliffside Katholiko ruins
Discover the sacred Arkoudiotissa (“Bear”) Cave
Guided hike through the serene Katholiko Gorge
Exclusive wine tasting at Agia Triada Monastery with a sommelier
Luxury transport from Chania included
The tour is for active travelers, hikers with experience on uneven terrain, guests seeking culture, history, and local wine

General Info

DURATION: 5-6 hours
ACTIVE PERIOD: Throughout the year
PRICE: Shared group:

Price: €150/person, pickup included

Minimum participants: 4

Group size: 4–10 participants

Private tour:

91€/person for 8 participants

109€/person for 7 participants

121€/person for 6 participants

133€/person for 5 participants

169€/person for 4 participants

229€/person for 2-3 participants

Participation requirements

Minimum age 18
This is a moderate hike that follows uneven limestone trails and rocky terrain, with a 150 m elevation gain on the return. It is suitable for participants with a moderate level of fitness.
This hike is not recommended for pregnant women, guests with heart problems or vertigo, or guests without prior hiking experience.

Notes

What’s not allowed:

Flip-flops/open-toed shoes
Drones without pre-approval
Littering or damaging the environment
Alcohol during the hike portion

Pickup Service:

From: Any address in Chania & surrounding areas (~15–20 km)
When: Before the activity starts, typically 09:00
Confirmation: Day before via WhatsApp or email
Description: Pickup from your accommodation or nearby accessible meeting point. The luxury van from Trekking Hellas Chania will arrive at the confirmed time.