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A courtyard with a large terracotta pot, a church, and palm trees. 1
A man in an orange shirt and camouflage pants working with a large ceramic pot. 2
An outdoor exhibition with large ceramic pots and informational signs. 3
A cave with stalactites and stalagmites. 4
A cobblestone alley with potted plants and a wooden pergola. 5
By Check in Creta Travel Agency
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$59 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Discover the history and traditions of Crete on a day trip from Rethymno
    • Visit the Arkadi Monastery, a symbol of Cretan resistance and heritage
    • Visit the Tsikalario Pottery Workshop and learn about the art of ceramics
    • Explore Margarites traditional village!
    • Melidoni historical cave

Activity location

    • Monastery of Arkadi
    • Rethymno Regional Unit, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Monastery of Arkadi
    • Rethymno Regional Unit, Greece

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Cretan Stories: Arkadi Monastery, Margarites, Melidoni

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Departure from Panormos area

Price details
NZ$59.40 x 1 AdultNZ$59.40
Total
Price is NZ$59.40
Until Wed, 9 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    In the price in included transfer from your hotel and guide in the bus
  • Exclusions
    Entrance to Arkadi Monastery and Melidoni cave

What you can expect

  • Discover the authentic beauty of Crete with our exclusive Cretan Stories excursion! Departing from Rethymno every Friday between 8:00 and 9:00 AM (depending on your hotel), this tour will take you on a captivating journey through history, culture, and local traditions.

    What’s Included?

    • Arkadi Monastery – Enjoy 45 minutes of free time to explore this historic site, a symbol of Cretan resistance and heritage.

    • Margarites Village – A picturesque village famous for its pottery:

    • Visit the Tsikalario Pottery Workshop, one of the oldest pottery workshops in Crete, with a rich history. Here, you will learn about the traditional art of ceramics, with 45 minutes of free time.

    • Afterwards, you will have 1.5 hours of free time to wander the charming streets and enjoy a traditional Cretan lunch.

    • Melidoni Village – End your tour with a visit to this beautiful village:

    • Explore the Melidoni Cave, where you’ll have 45 minutes of free time to discover its history and natural beauty.
      -Visit a traditional olive oil mill, where you’ll have another 45 minutes of free time to learn about olive oil production and enjoy a tasting of premium Cretan olive oil.

    Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with history, craftsmanship, and Cretan hospitality!

Location

Activity location

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    • Monastery of Arkadi
    • Rethymno Regional Unit, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Monastery of Arkadi
    • Rethymno Regional Unit, Greece