Craft Beer Tasting & St. John’s Hidden Cave

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US$164.89 per guest

Adult x2

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Earliest available date: January 2, 2027

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

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Location

Oropedio Lasithiou

Duration

4 hours

Number of Guests

2 - 8 guests

Language

English, German

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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 cave and its peaceful monastic surroundings.

This contrast between contemporary local craftsmanship and centuries-old spiritual heritage makes the experience feel fresh, authentic, and unlike standard tasting tours.

What You Get

Water

Snacks

In-vehicle air conditioning

Air-conditioned vehicle

Optional Transfer to Heliophilia Office

Good To Know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

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 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

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.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Heliophilia, Χανιά, Greece, GR, 730 14

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

5.0

based on 1 reviews

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