St. Andrew's Monastery & Rombola Winery
St. Andrew's Monastery & Rombola Winery
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Description
Points of Interest
- St. Andrew's Monastery
- Rombola Winery
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Indulge in a leisurely, half-day guided exploration of Cephalonia via air-conditioned motorcoach to St. Andrew's Monastery, founded in the mid-16th century. Tour the church to view ancient frescoes and icons that were exposed during the massive quake in 1953. Marvel at the monastery's chief religious relic - the preserved foot of Saint Andrew. Discover the secrets of Ionian wine-making with a fascinating tour of Rombola Winery, nestled against the Ainos Mountain. Indulge in a complimentary sample of their renowned white wine made from the native rombola grape that is so delicious it has been nicknamed "Nectar of Immortals". Enjoy photo stops to see the ruins of St. George Castle, a Byzantine fortress dating to the 15th century, the white-columned Argostoli Lighthouse which dominates Cape Argostoli and the charming mountain village of Kourkoumelata that was completely leveled during the 1953 quake and re-built in neo-classical style.
Special Notes:
Tour Notes - Dress conservatively when visiting sacred sites. Shorts are not permitted and women's clothing must cover the shoulders.Flash photography is not permitted at St. Andrew's Monastery.
Sequence of tour stops may vary.
Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.