Embark on a journey through history and craftsmanship on the Cretan Monastery & Museum Tour. Explore the Historical Monastery of Arkadi, the Museum of Ancient Eleftherna, a pottery workshop, and the stunning Melidoni cave.
Embark on a journey through history and craftsmanship on the Cretan Monastery & Museum Tour. Explore the Historical Monastery of Arkadi, the Museum of Ancient Eleftherna, a pottery workshop, and the stunning Melidoni cave.
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Monastery of Arkadi - 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… - Archea Eleftherna -…
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Monastery of Arkadi - 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… -
Archea Eleftherna - 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. - Margarites - 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.
- Melidoni Cave - Let’s explore the impressive cave of Melidoni, very important in the Cretan revolution during the Turks occupation.
- Tsikalario cretan ceramics - 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….
- Pick-up and drop-off services in multiple locations, including Bali, Panormo, Skaleta, Adele, Platanias, Rethymno, Atsipopoulo, Kavros, Georgioupoli
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Pick-up and drop-off services in multiple locations, including Bali, Panormo, Skaleta, Adele, Platanias, Rethymno, Atsipopoulo, Kavros, Georgioupoli
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance fees about 10€/ person
- Entrance fees about 10€/ person
When history intertwines with art and craft, this excursion is perfect for those eager to explore Crete from Rethymnon without enduring a lengthy bus ride.
The journey begins at Crete’s most significant monastery: The Historical Monastery of Arkadi.
Following this, participants will visit the Museum of Ancient Eleftherna, showcasing historical artifacts…
When history intertwines with art and craft, this excursion is perfect for those eager to explore Crete from Rethymnon without enduring a lengthy bus ride.
The journey begins at Crete’s most significant monastery: The Historical Monastery of Arkadi.
Following this, participants will visit the Museum of Ancient Eleftherna, showcasing historical artifacts from the era of Homer. Next, enjoy a guided tour of the pottery workshop “TSIKALARIO,” where Mrs. Helen will demonstrate the art of pottery.
Shortly after, just 2 km away, Margarites village awaits, offering free time for lunch or a leisurely stroll.
The tour continues to Melidoni Village, where the exploration of Melidoni Cave at an altitude of 220 meters reveals a stunning cave adorned with stalactites and stalagmites, rich in history.
Concluding the tour, a visit to a traditional olive oil mill provides an opportunity to learn about olive oil production and savor a tasting of premium Cretan olive oil.
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.
