Cretan Stories – A Journey Through History and Tradition
Overview
Crete offers a unique blend of culture and tradition through visits to the Historical Monastery of Arkadi and the Museum of Ancient Eleftherna. This excursion provides an enriching way to learn about the island without extensive bus travel.
- 🏛️ The tour begins at the Historical Monastery of Arkadi, an important site in Crete.
- 🏺 A guided tour at the pottery workshop “TSIKALARIO” showcases the art of pottery with Mrs. Helen.
- 🍽️ Free time for lunch or a walk is available in Margarites village, located just 2 km from the workshop.
- 🌄 Explore Melidoni cave in Melidoni Village, known for its stalactites, stalagmites, and historical significance, situated at an altitude of 220 meters.
- 🫒 The tour concludes with a visit to a traditional olive oil mill, where participants can learn about olive oil production and enjoy a tasting of premium Cretan olive oil.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Pick-Up from your hotel / accomondation in Panormos area
Pickup included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick-up & drop off in Bali, Panormo,Skaleta,Adele,Platanias,Rethymno,Atsipopoulo,Kavros,Georgioupoli
- Entrance fees for ARKADI, ELEFTHERNA MUSEUM, MELIDONI
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Monastery of ArkadiArkadi... 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...
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Tsikalario cretan ceramicsWe 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....
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MargaritesMargarites 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.
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Melidoni CaveLet's explore the impressive cave of Melidoni, very important in the Cretan revolution during the Turks occupation.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.