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Full Day Tour: Exploring Arkadi Monastery, Margarites Pottery, Melidoni Cave, and Axos Village
3.3
3 Ratings
Rethymnon
Immerse yourself in the genuine local experience as you tour the uniquely authentic sites scattered across the Rethymon mountains. Discover the Arkadi Monastery, investigate Margarites pottery workshop, explore Melidoni cave, and visit Axos village.
Immerse yourself in the genuine local experience as you tour the uniquely authentic sites scattered across the Rethymon mountains. Discover the Arkadi Monastery, investigate Margarites pottery workshop, explore Melidoni cave, and visit Axos village.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Monastery of Arkadi - Your day begins with a morning pickup from your hotel in Rethymnon, leading to a unique village tour starting at Arkadi. Here, you will explore the historic Arkadi Monastery, celebrated for its significant role in the resistance against the Turks. Discover local history through the icons and weapons on display.
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- Monastery of Arkadi - Your day begins with a morning pickup from your hotel in Rethymnon, leading to a unique village tour starting at Arkadi. Here, you will explore the historic Arkadi Monastery, celebrated for its significant role in the resistance against the Turks. Discover local history through the icons and weapons on display.
- Archea Eleftherna - Following this enlightening visit, enjoy a scenic journey towards Eleutherna, where you will pause to admire the breathtaking landscape and views.
- Margarites - The tour continues to the village of Margarites, where you can delve into the art of pottery and craft your own ceramic piece at a local pottery workshop. Pottery has been a longstanding tradition in this village, and the local artisans are eager to introduce you to the Cretan pottery art.
- Melidoni Cave - Next, you will visit Melidoni Cave, also known as “Gerodospilios,” a historic site adorned with stalactites and stalagmites. Situated at an altitude of 220 meters, this cave was once a place of worship for Talos, the bronze giant guardian of Crete. You will have an hour to explore this fascinating cave.
- Axos - Before returning to Rethymnon, the tour stops at Axos Village, offering a firsthand experience of fresh cheese production. Participate in the milking process, observe the making of local cheese pies and cheese, and savor the fresh, traditional handmade snacks.
What's Included
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- entrance fees
- entrance fees
Additional Information
- Travel time is included in the total tour duration
- Travel time is included in the total tour duration
Location
Monastery of Arkadi
Arkadi
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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John_p
Oct 25, 2024
History, geology, theology, gastronomy and traditional Crete artisans - all in one lovely day - Such a knowledgeable tour guide. Truly covered some of the best of Crete history and traditional gems. Loved Margarite and the ceramic artisans there who gave us a demonstration. The lunch in Axons was wonderful so delicious and the taverna was so beautifully situated green shady trees. With a beautiful church and a jaw-droping mountains all around. Best of all the intense and mysterious cave of Melodoni and the legends and tragic past. Best tour!
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Bernd
Aug 18, 2024
Melidoni Cave as part of a day tour - Nice cave. Not spectacular, but with history and nice little bistro as well as great views over the valley and mountains.
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Flaviacf9012tc
May 1, 2025
Excursions rate - Hello.
We did this excursion on April 30, 2025
Unfortunately poorly organized and lack of information!!! Per person it was 40€ thinking everything was included arrived on site we had to pay monastery ticket 4€ /p
Then there was a brunch also paying 10€ (potato chicken reduced quantity ) drinks from 3€ And coffee or tea 3€ We took the bus to make the caves And the 5€ for caves or the visit lasted 10 min show in hand
I find it a little expensive for this excursion It is not worth more than 25€ all inclusive the total cost us 65€😡
And our impression was to do this scam And be forced To have lunch and take the set menu as well as buy at each stop of visit Pottery etc...
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