Arkadi Monastery, Margarites & Melidoni Cave Tour
Arkadi Monastery, Margarites & Melidoni Cave Tour
After picking you up from your hotel in Rethymno between 7 am and 8 am, we'll drive to the Arkadi Monastery, one of the most charming places in Crete.
There you'll have an hour of free time to explore the monastery at your leisure and admire its architectural beauty. We recommend visiting its museum to learn about its history through the fascinating Ottoman relics and icons exhibited there. Discover what happened in the monastery in 1866 and under Venetian rule!
From Arkadi, we'll head to Margarites, a small and beautiful village known for its traditional pottery. We'll enter a workshop where an expert craftsman will show us how the most typical local products are made. Before we leave Margarites, you'll have half an hour of free time to get lunch in a local restaurant.
The next stop on our tour will be a small oil factory, where we'll learn about one of Crete's star products. We'll discover how the process of producing oil has evolved over the centuries and the secrets that make Crete's olive oil so tasty.
Finally, we'll visit Melidoni Cave, located at an altitude of more than 220 metres. Inside, you'll be amazed by the stalactites and stalagmites that have formed over time. Did you know that the cave has been used for religious ceremonies and as a shelter during war?
We'll end the tour by returning to your hotel in Rethymno between 5 pm and 6 pm.
More Information
Duration
10 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pick up and drop off.
Transport by minibus.
English speaking guide.
Not included
Lunch.
Entry to Arkadi Monastery: € 2.50 (US$ 2.60) per person.
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Travelpath
Corporate name: DRAMITINOU ELEFTHERIA MICHAI
Pets
Allowed, only in outdoor areas.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
