Why choose this Heraklion tour ?
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.
The last destination on that excursion is 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.
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What makes Cretan stories: when craft meets history…From Rethymno a unique experience ?
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…
Come and discover the local and religious life of the ancient Eleftherna from 3000 BC until 1300 AC.
4€ fees are required for the museum entrance.
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.
Let’s explore the impressive cave of Melidoni, very important in the Cretan revolution during the Turks occupation.
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….
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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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Cretan stories: when craft meets history…From Rethymno Inclusions:
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- Pick-up & drop off in Bali, Panormo,Skaleta,Adele,Platanias,Rethymno,Atsipopoulo,Kavros,Georgioupoli
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- Entrance fees about 10€/ person
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Checkin Creta Travel.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 12 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
