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Full day tour to Arkadi-Margarites-Melidoni Cave-Axos

Location Chania, Crete, Greece, Europe
$47.99
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Overview

Live the original experience of a local tour at the most original places in the mountains of Rethymon. Visit and explore Arkadi monastery, Margarites pottery workshop, Melidoni cave and Axos village.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

JUNE-OCTOBER
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Snacks
  • entrance fees

  • Monastery of Arkadi
    After you will be picked off in the morning from your hotel in Rethymnon, this unique village tour begins from Arkadi. There you will visit the historic Arkadi Monastery, renowned for its pivotal role in the resistance against the Turks. You will learn a lot about local history from the icons and the weapons there.
  • Archea Eleftherna
    After this enriching visit, you will enjoy a majestic route towards Eleutherna where you will stop to glaze the landscape and enjoy the view.
  • Margarites
    The next station will be the village of Margarites, in which you can learn about the art of pottery and create your own ceramic in their local pottery workshop. The tradition of pottery goes back many generations in this village and the ladies there will be more than happy to initiate you to the Cretan pottery art.
  • Melidoni Cave
    Afterwards, you will be heading to Melidoni cave, also called “Gerodospilios,” which is a historic cave filled with stalactites and stalagmites. This 220-meter altitude cave was a place of worship for Talos the bronze giant guardian of Crete who protected the island of Crete from enemies. You will have an hour to explore the cave.
  • Axos
    Before heading back to Rethymnon, you will stop at Axos Village, where you will have the chance to experience firsthand the production process of fresh cheese. Along with the local people you can take part in the milking process, witness the production of local cheese pies and cheese and of course taste the fresh traditional handmade snacks.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time is included in the total tour duration
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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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    Full day tour to Arkadi-Margarites-Melidoni Cave-Axos

    Location Chania, Crete, Greece, Europe
    $47.99
    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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