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On this excursion you will visit the oldest monastery in Crete, the historic Arkadi
Monastery, which played a major role in the liberation of the island from the Turks. We
continue to the village of Margarites, one of the largest pottery centers in Greece. There
you will have the opportunity to admire the handmade ceramics and learn the secrets of
pottery and tradition. Don't forget to taste the local Cretan cuisine in the picturesque
town of Rethymnon, overlooking the beach.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Travelers are requested to fill in their reservation with the hotel they are staying, and our customer support will inform them about their pick-up. The pick-up is either their hotel or the nearest location (if the bus cannot pass by narrow streets).
It's a bus station in front of the Old Market (which is under construction) and opposite to the National Bank. The bus sign is ''Elafonissos Travel'' and there will also be a guide.
Itinerary
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1Monastery of Arkadi
Visit the oldest monastery in Crete, the historic Arkadi Monastery, which played a major role in the liberation of the island from the Turks.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
2Margarites
Next stop is the village of Margarites, one of the largest pottery centers in Greece. There you will have the opportunity to admire the handmade ceramics and learn the secrets of pottery and tradition.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Rethymnon
Taste the local Cretan cuisine in the picturesque town of Rethymnon, a place blessed with beauty. Embraced by breathtaking mountains and the deep blue of the Mediterranean, decorated with renaissance colors and inhabited by people known for their hospitality, honoring their ancestors and traditions.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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