Day tour to Arkadi -Margarites-Rethymno city from Chania

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  • Price from
    €34
  • Duration
    10 h
  • Group size
    Up to 30 travellers
  • Guide languages
    Greek, English

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    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

    Not included

    • Entrance to Arkadi Monastery (4€)

    What you will do

    • Monastery of Arkadi

      Visit the oldest monastery in Crete, the historic Arkadi

      Monastery, which played a major role in the liberation of the island from the Turks.

      1 h

    • 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.

      1 h

    • 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.

      3 h

    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.

    Pickup: 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).

    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.

    Important 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.