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Cretan Stories – A Journey Through History and Tradition

Location Heraklion, Crete, Greece, Europe
$35.25
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

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.

After that, we will visit Melidoni Vilage and explore 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.

At the end of the tour we will visit a traditional olive oil mill, where you’ll have free time to learn about olive oil production and enjoy a tasting of premium Cretan olive oil.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Pick-Up from Rethymnon area
Pick-Up from your hotel / accomondation in Rethymnon area
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick-up & drop off in Bali, Panormo,Skaleta,Adele,Platanias,Rethymno,Atsipopoulo,Kavros,Georgioupoli
  • Entrance fees for ARKADI, ELEFTHERNA MUSEUM, MELIDONI

  • 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. Fee is 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....

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • 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.
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    Cretan Stories – A Journey Through History and Tradition

    Location Heraklion, Crete, Greece, Europe
    $35.25
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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