Full Day Tour: Exploring Arkadi Monastery, Margarites Pottery, Melidoni Cave, and Axos Village
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.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Monastery of Arkadi - After you will be picked off in the morning from your hotel in Rethymnon, this unique village tour begins from Arkadi. There you will visit the historic Arkadi Monastery, renowned for its pivotal role in the resistance against the Turks. You will learn a lot about local history from the icons and the weapons there.

  • Archea Eleftherna - After this enriching visit, you will enjoy a majestic route towards Eleutherna where you will stop to glaze the landscape and enjoy the view.

  • Margarites - The next station will be the village of Margarites, in which you can learn about the art of pottery and create your own ceramic in their local pottery workshop. The tradition of pottery goes back many generations in this village and the ladies there will be more than happy to initiate you to the Cretan pottery art.

  • Melidoni Cave - Afterwards, you will be heading to Melidoni cave, also called \

What's Included
  • Snacks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • entrance fees
Additional Information
  • 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.

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