Day tour to Arkadi -Margarites-Rethymno city from Chania

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Duration10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGreek, English
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

On this excursion you will visit the oldest monastery in Crete, the historic Arkadi
Monastery, which played a major role in the liberation of the island from the Turks. We
continue to the village of Margarites, one of the largest pottery centers in Greece. There
you will have the opportunity to admire the handmade ceramics and learn the secrets of
pottery and tradition. Don't forget to taste the local Cretan cuisine in the picturesque
town of Rethymnon, overlooking the beach.

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance to Arkadi Monastery (4€)

What to expect

  1. Monastery of Arkadi
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the oldest monastery in Crete, the historic Arkadi
    Monastery, which played a major role in the liberation of the island from the Turks.
  2. Margarites
    1h
    Next stop is the village of Margarites, one of the largest pottery centers in Greece. There
    you will have the opportunity to admire the handmade ceramics and learn the secrets of
    pottery and tradition.
  3. Rethymnon
    3h
    Taste the local Cretan cuisine in the picturesque
    town of Rethymnon, a place blessed with beauty. Embraced by breathtaking mountains and the deep blue of the Mediterranean, decorated with renaissance colors and inhabited by people known for their hospitality, honoring their ancestors and traditions.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

It's a bus station in front of the Old Market (which is under construction) and opposite to the National Bank. The bus sign is ''Elafonissos Travel'' and there will also be a guide.

End point

It's a bus station in front of the Old Market (which is under construction) and opposite to the National Bank. The bus sign is ''Elafonissos Travel'' and there will also be a guide.

Pickup details

Travelers are requested to fill in their reservation with the hotel they are staying, and our customer support will inform them about their pick-up. The pick-up is either their hotel or the nearest location (if the bus cannot pass by narrow streets).

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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