Full day tour to Arkadi-Margarites-Melidoni Cave-Axos
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Full day tour to Arkadi-Margarites-Melidoni Cave-Axos
Next available dates
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13 Apr
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20 Apr
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27 Apr
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JUNE-OCTOBER
Duration: 9 hours
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Pickup included
From
MYR 185.19
MAY
Duration: 9 hours
Instant confirmation
Free cancellation
MAY
Pickup included
Pickup included
From
MYR 208.35
Highlights
Live the original experience of a local tour at the most original places in the mountains of Rethymon. Visit and explore Arkadi monastery, Margarites pottery workshop, Melidoni cave and Axos village.
Itinerary
Monastery of Arkadi
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedAfter 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
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAfter this enriching visit, you will enjoy a majestic route towards Eleutherna where you will stop to glaze the landscape and enjoy the view.Margarites
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe 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
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedAfterwards, you will be heading to Melidoni cave, also called “Gerodospilios,” which is a historic cave filled with stalactites and stalagmites. This 220-meter altitude cave was a place of worship for Talos the bronze giant guardian of Crete who protected the island of Crete from enemies. You will have an hour to explore the cave.Axos
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeBefore heading back to Rethymnon, you will stop at Axos Village, where you will have the chance to experience firsthand the production process of fresh cheese. Along with the local people you can take part in the milking process, witness the production of local cheese pies and cheese and of course taste the fresh traditional handmade snacks.
What's included
INCLUDED
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
NOT INCLUDED
entrance fees
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time is included in the total tour duration
Location
Address
Arkadi, Rethymnon, Greece 74100
Provider
TravelPath AllcreteTours
From
MYR 185.19
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