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History & Culture
Pottery, History & Hidden Charms of Rethymno Mainland
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About This Tour
Explore the stunning mainland of Rethymno & unique landmarks. Visit traditional villages, Arkadi Monastery, Eleftherna, Margarites & more.
Notes
The museum remains closed on Tuesdays.
The original tour does not include a licensed guide, so visits inside Arkadi Monastery and Eleftherna Museum are self-guided. Guided tours at both sites can be arranged for an additional cost.
In case we include a licensed guide, please note that according to their national collective labor agreement, there is a 100€ supplement fee on Sundays and Public Holidays.
The village of Margarites is renowned for its exceptional pottery. Guests will find numerous ceramic shops, offering a wide selection of beautiful pieces to take home.
Technical Details
- Location: Rethymno
- Starting time: 08:00 or 09:00 am
- Difficulty: Easy
- Recommended for: Families, Friends, Couples
Itinerary
- 1The historical Arkadi Monastery
- 2Margarites village to admire the pottery artworks
- 3The Museum of Ancient Eleftherna
- 4The beautiful Rethymno mainland
- 5Lunch at the most picturesque village
What's Included
Included
- Personal pick up & drop off
- A chauffeured premium vehicle
- Mineral water per person
- Professional driver/escort
- Monastery entrance fee
- Museum entrance fees
- Traditional Cretan lunch
- All taxes, fees and VAT
Not Included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Additional food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Separate escort (extra 160€)
- Separate licensed guide (extra 300€)
Meeting Point
Pick-up is included from hotel’s lobby (Rethymno central hotels and within ~15 km radius). Transfers from other regions of Crete is available at an extra cost - See our transfer list for details.
