Viator
From €30
Cretan Stories – A Journey Through History And Tradition
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.
Tour information provided by Viator.
- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 15 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 4 itinerary stops
Route is approximate — 🚗 road, 🚶 walk, 🚲 bike, or ⛵ sea between the selected stops.
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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...
60 minAdmission not included - 2
Tsikalario cretan ceramics
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....
40 min - 3
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.
120 min - 4
Melidoni Cave
Let's explore the impressive cave of Melidoni, very important in the Cretan revolution during the Turks occupation.
40 minAdmission not included
What's included
- Pick-up & drop off in Bali, Panormo,Skaleta,Adele,Platanias,Rethymno,Atsipopoulo,Kavros,Georgioupoli
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included
- Entrance fees for ARKADI, ELEFTHERNA MUSEUM, MELIDONI
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Pick-Up From Panormos area
Pick-Up from your hotel / accomondation in Panormos area Pickup included
Pick-Up from Rethymnon area
Pick-Up from your hotel / accomondation in Rethymnon area Pickup included
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