Margarites Trip Overview
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 Miss Helen will show us the art of pottery but every visitor will also have the opportunity to create his own ceramic.
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.
Additional Info
Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Margarites, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Margarites, Rethymnon Prefecture, Greece
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 Miss Helen will show us the art of pottery but every visitor will also have the opportunity to create his own ceramic.
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.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Monastery of Arkadi, Arkadi, Rethymnon, Crete 74100 Greece
Our guide will explain you in the bus the history of the Monastery. Then you will have free time to feel this history and visit all the rooms.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Archea Eleftherna, Archea Eleftherna, Rethymnon Prefecture, Crete
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Margarites, Margarites, Rethymnon Prefecture, Crete
Let’s go for some craft. Margarites village is wellknown for its pottery. Before to have free time to enjoy a lunch or a walk in the village, you will go in Tsikalario workshop to learn about ceramic conception and why not, doing your own pottery.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Melidoni Cave, Melidoni, Crete Greece
Let’s explore the impressive cave of Melidoni, important in the revolution during the Turks occupation.
Duration: 40 minutes