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Cretan Stories – A Journey Through History and Tradition

Cruises & Sailing
Digital
540 minutes
English

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.

After that, we will visit the Museum of Ancient Eleftherna with its historical findings from Homer’s era. 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.

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Pick-Up From Panormos area

Pick-Up from Rethymnon area

Pick-Up From Panormos area

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

From$36.01Per Person

What's included in Cretan Stories – A Journey Through History and Tradition

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Monastery of Arkadi

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...

Admission Ticket Not Included

Archea Eleftherna

Come and discover the local and religious life of the ancient Eleftherna from 3000 BC until 1300 AC. Fee is required for the museum entrance.

Margarites

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.

Inclusions

  • Pick-up & drop off in Bali, Panormo,Skaleta,Adele,Platanias,Rethymno,Atsipopoulo,Kavros,Georgioupoli
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees for ARKADI, ELEFTHERNA MUSEUM, MELIDONI
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Choose to be picked up from a list of locations

Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

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.

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