A Day in and Around Ano Assites Village
Price in euro
1 - 4 people 750 €
5 - 6 people 850 €
7 - 16 people 150 € pp
Der oben genannte Ausflug kann in Deutsch mit einem diplomierten Fremdenfuehrer durchgefuehrt werden.
L’ escursione citata si puo effettuare con la guida ufficiale nella lingua italiana.
When: Year round, including national celebrations and Greek official holidays
Languages: Greek, English, French, German, Italian, Russian
Duration: Seven hours
Meeting Point: Heraklion: Liberty Square; or, upon request, pick up and drop off at your hotel
Dress Code: Casual; comfortable walking shoes; sunblock
Including: Transportation to and from Heraklion; full services of a professional qualified tourist guide; entrance fees; a full meal; bottled water.
Food: A full meal
Walking Difficulty: Easy: an hour’s walk in the village
Rest Rooms/ WC: Yes
Assites is located 23 km south of Heraklion on the picturesque eastern slopes of Mt Ida (Psiloritis). This was an area of Cretan resistance during the Ottoman occupation and the location of some of the oldest monasteries on the island, one of which, Gorgolaini, is on our agenda.
The village features a local crafts and folklore museum, old stone houses with enchanting gardens, churches, and artisans, including a maker of sheep and goat bells. Hospitality reigns supreme, as does a delicious meal served in a 400-year old village home.
Special Remarks
This tour does not include tips to guides and drivers, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Be properly dressed for the Monastery visit.