From Chania Areas Trip to Arkadi Margarite and Rethymno City Tour

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Duration10h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The Arkadi Monastery is the most important and historic Venetian church in Crete’s history. A symbol of resistance, it played a crucial role in the heroic revolution of the Cretans until their complete liberation.

Next, visit the village of Margarites, one of the largest pottery centers in Greece. With a tradition passed down through generations, you may even meet an elder artisan who will demonstrate the art of hand-throwing pots.

This picturesque village, with its extraordinary architecture and charming narrow streets, is well worth exploring.

After picking everyone up, we will head to Rethymno, a captivating town known for its narrow streets and ancient Venetian architecture. Enjoy four hours of free time to visit the impressive Venetian Fortezza, wander through the charming alleys of the old town, and sample the delicious local cuisine.

Additionally, you may choose to go for a swim at the beautiful palm beach, conveniently located near the town center.

Options

Private Arkadi Rethymno NO Gui

Private Arkadi Rethymno NO Gui
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Private Arkadi Rethymno Guided

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from Chania,Nea Chora,Kladisso

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From Kalyves or Almyrida

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from Ag.Marina,Platanias,Stalo

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from Perivolia,Halepa

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from Gerani,Maleme,Tavronitis

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What's included

  • Exploration of Margarites village
  • Free time in Rethymno
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off (at Perivolia, Halepa, Akrotiri, Halidon Street Alpha Bank, Chania center, Kladissos, Nea Chora, Agioi Apostoloi, Xrysi Akti, Daratso, Galatas, Kalamaki, Stalos, Agia Marina, Platanias, Gerani, Kontomari, Pyrgos, Psyionfrou, Maleme, Tavronitis, Kolymvari, Minothiana, Paraniana and Kamisiana)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional English guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Entrance Arkadi Monastery (4€/person)

What to expect

  1. Monastery of Arkadi
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The most important and historic Venetian church in Crete history. The heroic revolution of the Cretans until the complete liberation has its own reference point, and it is none other than the Arkadi Monastery.
  2. Margarites
    1h
    The village of Margarites, one of the largest pottery centers in Greece.

    The tradition of pottery goes back many generations in this village and you will be able to find an elder to show you how the pots are hand thrown.

    The village, which has some extraordinary architecture and lovely narrow winding streets, is well worth exploring.

    There you will have the opportunity to admire the handmade ceramics and learn the secrets of pottery and
    tradition.
  3. Rethymnon Old Town
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Continue to the town of Rethymno, where you will have free time (approx. 3 hours) to visit the alleys of the old town and traditional taverns overlooking the beach of Rethymno.

    Rethymno the charming town with narrow streets and ancient
    Venetian architecture. Enjoy 4 hours of free time to explore the impressive Venetian Fortezza, wander through the
    charming alleys of the old town, and sample some of the delicious local cuisine. Additionally, you may go swimming at the beautiful palm beach, which is located close to the town's center.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Hotel pick-up and drop off (Perivolia, Halepa, Akrotiri, Halidon Street Alpha Bank, Chania center, Kladissos, Nea Chora, Agioi Apostoloi, Xrysi Akti, Daratso, Galatas, Kalamaki, Stalos, Agia Marina, Platanias, Gerani, Kontomari, Pyrgos, Psyionfrou, Maleme, Tavronitis, Kolymvari, Minothiana, Paraniana and Kamisiana).

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You will be notified about your pickup details via email; make sure to check your spam email folder
  • Pickup begins up to 15 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Perivolia, Halepa, Akrotiri, Halidon Street Alpha Bank, Chania center, Kladissos, Nea Chora, Agioi Apostoloi, Xrysi Akti, Daratso, Galatas, Kalamaki, Stalos, Agia Marina, Platanias, Gerani, Kontomari, Pyrgos, Psyionfrou, Maleme, Tavronitis, Kolymvari, Minothiana, Paraniana and Kamisiana
  • At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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