Sacred Skiathos tour

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Skiathos, Greece

from 13 reviews

4.3/5

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You'll visit the Church of the Archangels in the late afternoon

The Evangelistria Monastery holds over 200 years of Greek history

There's free time and wine tasting at the Monastery

What to expect

High up in the hills north of Skiathos town, you'll find two of the island's holiest sites. The Church of the Archangels and the Evagelistria Monastery have been attracting the faithful for centuries – and it's easy to see why.Your late afternoon outing starts with a guided tour of the Church of the Archangels – which is famed for its healing spring waters – and then hike over to the Evangelistria Monastery. It is a haven of cultural and historical artefacts, and was a key location in Greece's struggle for independence– it was here that Greece's flag was raised for the first time.This 18th-century monastery is perched on the mountainside and surrounded by a lush pine forest. The views from here are spectacular. The chapel is decorated with colourful icons and there's also a museum displaying rare books and manuscripts. After a guided tour, you'll enjoy a tasting of some local wines. And you'll also have free time to wander around the monastery's grounds before heading back to your hotel.

What's included

Church and monastery admission

Guided hike

Wine tasting

What to remember

Adults only

Collection from hotel at 15:00 with return at 18:45

Good walking shoes a must

Wear appropriate attire – no sleeveless shirts, shorts, skimpy clothing etc – for church visit

Bring suitable footwear

Bring money for extras or gratuities

Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change

Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings

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Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins

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Skiathos

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Based on 14 reviews from verified customers

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Shelley

August 2024

From United Kingdom

Traveled as With family

Excellent

Myself and my 2 daughters loved this trip and our guide, Michael. He really was so passionate and enthusiastic.

Mark Welsh

August 2024

From United States of America

Traveled as As a couple - 43 years old

Excellent

Interesting tour with a very knowledgeable guide

Fran

June 2023

From United States of America

Traveled as Alone - 57 years old

Excellent

Really enjoyed the afternoon. Guide knowledgeable and interesting. Perhaps do not suggest that there is a wine tasting but that ,at the monastery, their home made wine is for sale and you can sample a small glass. No one to guide you through the tastes, production or history.

Tourist

June 2023

From Netherlands

Traveled as Alone - 27 years old

Great

Enjoyed this tour very much. Very friendly and extremely knowledgeable guide.

Caz

May 2023

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple - 50 years old

Excellent

A pleasant few hours visiting 2 churches and a monastery with Michael who was a very interesting and informative guide with a lovely easy manner. Very little walking and a small glass of wine but enjoyed it.

Justin sight

September 2022

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple

Average

Not as advertised. Three monasteries not two. Too much information. No wine tasting! Expected a more balanced experience, two monasteries and some wine to help mull over what we’d seen. The one large monastery and wine tasting would have been ideal. As it was I was all out by the time we’d got to the main event.

Yvonne

September 2022

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple - 46 years old

Average

Guide Michael was excellent, very knowledgeable and entertaining. However, trip was very expensive. We were not picked up from our hotel but had to make our own way to Skiathos Harbour and still paid the same as those who had transport from other parts of the island. Also, there was no wine tasting.

Nicky

August 2022

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple - 40 years old

Excellent

Great trip, our guide Michael was so knowledgeable and made it very interesting. Just a point that on the trip info it says there is a wine tasting session which didn't happen. Would be great to have tasted the wine or liquers that they make at the monastery.

C Maisuria

August 2022

From United Kingdom

Traveled as With family - 37 years old

Excellent

A great little tour, guide was great, very knowledgeable and friendly. It was lovely to see these beautiful little churches. A beautiful part of the island with stunning views.

James

July 2022

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple - 43 years old

Excellent

Our guide, Michael, was excellent. Very knowledgeable with a good sense of humour. Really knew his subject. The monastery was beautiful and the monk’s liqueurs well worth sampling.

DDO Diver

July 2022

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple - 39 years old

Excellent

The guide on this trip was excellent. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Made the trip enjoyable. The details said there was 'Hike@ and 'Wine Tasting'.... The hike was a gentle stroll from one spot to another, no hiking involved, and the wine tasting was not exactly as promised, just a swig in the shop before a retail opportunity. That said it was a great trip and I would highly recommend if only for the 'Michael Palin' style guide's delivery....Highly entertaining.

Brenda

June 2022

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple - 36 years old

Excellent

The information around the pick up time was total incorrect and therefore we waited for more than 40 mins. That said this was a great afternoon with a some group and an excellent guide. Very enjoyable.

Anonymous

September 2021

From United Kingdom

Average

Michael, our guide was extremely knowledgeable and excellent. Unfortunately, due to poor communication by TUI causing some members of the party to be late, our tour of the churches and monastery was rushed. Was a little disappointed as this quit an expensive trip. To reiterate- Michael was excellent

Anonymous

September 2021

From United Kingdom

Excellent

Great tour, Michael was amazing and so knowledgeable. Shame the tour was cut short due to people being late and the bus waiting for them. Really rushed the whole experience. Otherwise fabulous.

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