Cretan stories: when craft meets history...From Rethymno
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.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Monastery of Arkadi, Arkadi, Rethymnon, Crete 74100 Greece
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...
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: 40 minutes
Stop At: Margarites, Margarites, Rethymnon Prefecture, Crete
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Melidoni Cave, Melidoni, Crete Greece
Let's explore the impressive cave of Melidoni, very important in the Cretan revolution during the Turks occupation.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Tsikalario cretan ceramics, Eparchiaki Odos Aggelianon-Elefthernas, Rethymnon, Crete Greece
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....
Duration: 40 minutes
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick-up & drop off in Bali, Panormo,Skaleta,Adele,Platanias,Rethymno,Atsipopoulo,Kavros,Georgioupoli
Exclusions
- Entrance fees about 10€/ person
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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