Explore Rethymno History with Arts and Crafts Private Tour

New To The Site! Chania, Greece
Excursion to Rethymno from Chania
Rethymno History Excursion Private Tour
Private Tour to the unkown villages and history of Rethymno from Chania Town
Arkadi Monastery Private Tour

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7 to 9 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Instant Confirmation

Overview

We start this tour by doing various sightseeing stops, to see the valleys and villages of Mainland Rethymno, a prefecture east of Chania Region.

After a lovely drive through one of Rethymno’s most beautiful gorges, we finally reach the Monastery of Arkadi with huge historical & Archaeological significance. Free time is given to explore the artefacts of the monastery, pray and meditate, as well as gather in the gunpowder room and learn about the history of self- committed suicide of monks, women and warriors during the Ottoman Rule of the island.

Margarites Village is famous worldwide for the many art workshops and handmade crafts artists that reside in the village, owning their own shops and producing souvenirs of the highest quality.

We continue to visit a unique underground cave with huge historical significance. We stand in awe admiring the numerous stalactites and stalagmites and learning about the history of the Cave, on the Foothills of Mount Ida (Psiloritis Mountain).

Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Our professional historian tour guide will wait for you at the hotel lobby area 5 minutes before the private full-day tour starts.

Description

Stop At: Monastery of Arkadi, Arkadi, Rethymnon 74100

We make a visit and pay our respects to one of the most historic monasteries in Crete, Arkadi Monastery. Our professional historian tour guide explains the significance of this monastery for agriculture, for the customs of Crete, as well as for the Cretan divine tradition. We pay special attention to the heroic act of the monks during the revolt against the Ottoman Empire in 1866, as we stand in awe in the gunpowder room right next to the monastery premises.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Rethymnon, Rethymnon

A lovely sightseeing stop to a breathtaking bridge allows us to see the authentic Cretan landscape, understand the agricultural sector in Crete, as well as unveil the real scale of the island, with its picturesque valleys, gorges, villages and loads of cultivated lands.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Rethymnon, Rethymnon

Coffee Break/ Sightseeing stop at an elevated position, overlooking the valleys of Rethymno Prefecture.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Archea Eleftherna, Archea Eleftherna

Lunch Break at one of the many rated restaurants our professional historian tour guide can recommend in the vicinity of Ancient Eleftherna.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Margarites, Margarites

Visit the village of Margarites, a traditional Cretan village where artists and ceramists have found an artistic shelter. Wander around the romantic alleys of Margarites village, and interact with the various artists producing Greek folklore and contemporary art, as well as Greek ceramics. Margarites village has retained its character through the years, and being desolate from mass tourism, it is an ideal destination to see Cretan life, laid back style, as well as see how the famous Greek handmade ceramics are made.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Melidoni, Melidoni

We visit a jaw-dropping underground cave that will be the highlight of your experience! We go underground, and we are amazed by the millions of stalactites and stalagmites inside the cave. Furthermore, we learn about the history of the cave, as it still is the resting place for many Greek villagers that found a tragic death during a revolt against Ottoman empire. Our professional historian explains.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Rethymnon, Rethymnon

Coffee Break to stay energized, while heading back to Chania, to end this private full-day tour from Chania to Rethymno Prefecture.

Duration: 30 minutes

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 7 to 9 hours (Approx.)
  • Departure Time: 08:30 AM

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Flexible Stops and Possible Alterations (Private Tour)
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees (Approximately 8 Euro's per Person)
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What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-417409P8

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