Cretan Stories – A Journey Through History and Tradition

4.7 (21 reviews) Heraklion, Greece
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Duration8h - 9h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

When History meets art and craft. This excursion is for those who want to discover Crete from Rethymnon without a long way driving in bus.

We start from the most important monastery of Crete:
The Historical Monastery of Arkadi.

Afterward, you will enjoy a guided tour to the pottery workshop “TSIKALARIO", where Mrs Helen will show us the art of pottery.

Right after, in a 2 km distance only, you will visit Margarites village where you will have free time for a lunch or a walk.

After that, we will visit Melidoni Vilage and explore Melidoni cave at an altitude of 220 meters. You will discover an amazing cave filled full with stalactites and stalagmites, but also full of History.

At the end of the tour we will visit a traditional olive oil mill, where you’ll have free time to learn about olive oil production and enjoy a tasting of premium Cretan olive oil.

Options

Pick-Up from Rethymnon area

Pick-Up from your hotel / accomondation in Rethymnon area
Pickup included

Pick-Up From Panormos area

Pick-Up from your hotel / accomondation in Panormos area
Pickup included

What's included

  • Pick-up & drop off in Bali, Panormo,Skaleta,Adele,Platanias,Rethymno,Atsipopoulo,Kavros,Georgioupoli
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees for ARKADI, ELEFTHERNA MUSEUM, MELIDONI

What to expect

  1. Monastery of Arkadi
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Arkadi... This monastery has the most important history in the Cretan revolution.
    Our guide will explain you in the bus the history of this monastery. Then, you will have free time to feel this history, walk on the small stone paths, visit the rooms and the big room where the explosion took place...
  2. Tsikalario cretan ceramics
    40m
    We will visit the ceramic workshop, near of Margarites village. It's like a museum about the ceramic art and history. Mrs Helen, the owner and the artist, will show you live how the clay becomes an object to use....
  3. Margarites
    2h
    Margarites village is wellknown for its pottery. You'll walk the traditional village and also you'll have free time to enjoy lunch in a local small tavernas if you like.
  4. Melidoni Cave
    40m · Admission ticket not included
    Let's explore the impressive cave of Melidoni, very important in the Cretan revolution during the Turks occupation.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please, wait outside of the reception of your hotel 10 minutes before the appointement
The pick-up and drop off will take place in Bali, Panormo, Skaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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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