Trade beach towels for pine trees on this culture-rich afternoon escape into Skiathos' hills. Begin at the Church of the Archangels with sweeping views and local legends, then make your way to the hidden Monastery of Evangelistria, where Greece's first flag was raised. Pause for Greek coffee and sweets, explore icons and relics in the museum, and wrap up with a glass of local wine in tranquil, history-soaked surroundings.
Excursions & day trips
Sacred Skiathos tour
from
£31.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
- The Church of the Archangels is the idea place for a laidback, late-afternoon visit
- You'll discover the Evangelistria Monastery which holds over 200 years of Greek Orthodox history
- You'll round off the experience in tranquil and rustic surroundings with some free time and a wine tasting
What to expect
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What's included
Church and monastery admission
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Guided hike
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Wine tasting
Church and monastery admission
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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Provider
tui-supplier+tui-hellas-ae@musement.com
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
What people say about this experience
Based on 16 reviews from verified customers
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Staff
4.6/5
Service
4.6/5
Value for money
4.2/5
Safety
4.6/5
Denise
From United States of America - May 2025Travelled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Anonymous
From United States of America - May 2025Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Michael the guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and with good sense of humour.
Shelley
From United Kingdom - August 2024Travelled with family
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Myself and my 2 daughters loved this trip and our guide, Michael. He really was so passionate and enthusiastic.
Mark Welsh
From United States of America - August 2024Travelled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Interesting tour with a very knowledgeable guide
Fran
From United States of America - June 2023Solo traveller
55 - 64 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Really enjoyed the afternoon. Guide knowledgeable and interesting. Perhaps do not suggest that there is a wine tasting but that ,at the monastery, the ...
Tourist
From Netherlands - June 2023Solo traveller
25 - 34 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
Enjoyed this tour very much. Very friendly and extremely knowledgeable guide.
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