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Guided Tour in Rethymno with Arkadi Monastery and Margarites
Crete, Greece, Europe
$130.41
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Overview
We start our tour driving to our first stop Margarites, a small traditional village located in the prefecture of Rethymno and known for its unique pottery tradition, its picturesque alleys, and its well-preserved architecture.Afterwards we reach the Arkadi Monastery, which constitutes a landmark of architecture and civilization considering the magnificent facade of the church, the highly developed spiritual tradition as well as the flourishing development of fine arts. However, the holocaust, which took place in 1866, gave the monastery an eminent place in history, elevating it to an eternal symbol of freedom and heroism, recognized worldwide. We will visit the picturesque old town of Rethymno and have lunch (optional). At the end we will visit the Venetian stronghold of Fortezza which is built on top of a low hill above Rethymno Town. This huge fortress, with its turbulent history, was built between 1540 and 1570 by the Venetian maritime power as a bulwark against Turkish pirates
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Guided Tour in Rethymno with Arkadi Monastery and Margarites
English-speaking guide
English-speaking guide
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Air-conditioned Motorcoach
- VAT and all legal taxes included
- Professional Escort
- Anything that is not specified in the program as included
- Gratuities
- Drinks and beverage during the meal
- Lunch in restaurant throughout in the tour (20,00 €)
- Entrance fees to the sites (Arkadi Monastery 3 €, Fortezza Rethymno 4 €)
- Pick up-drop off transfer
Meeting point
Across from the entrance of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, in front of Hari’s Creperie, Heraklion
Return details
Across from the entrance of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, in front of Hari’s Creperie, Heraklion
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MargaritesMargarites is a small traditional village located in the prefecture of Rethymno. The village is known for its unique pottery tradition, its picturesque alleys, and its well-preserved architecture.
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Monastery of ArkadiThe Holy Monastery of Arkadi is the symbol of freedom and longing for the Liberation of the island and its people in Crete under the Ottoman rule.
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Rethymnon Old TownExplore one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Greece, Rethymno. We will also visit the Venetian stronghold of Fortezza which is built on top of a low hill above Rethymno Town. The hill is known as Paleokastro, which means old castle in Greek and suggests the existence of an older structure in that place. This huge fortress, with its turbulent history, was built between 1540 and 1570 by the Venetian maritime power as a bulwark against Turkish pirates. More than 100,000 Cretans on compulsory labor and over 40,000 pack animals were used in the construction of this mighty fortress. However, the Fortezza was conquered by the Turks in 1646. After many upheavals during the next three centuries, only the outer fortifications of the Fortezza remain intact and few buildings are still under restoration. The Fortezza is visible from every part of the town and provides the visitor a panoramic view of Rethymno town.
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Guided Tour in Rethymno with Arkadi Monastery and Margarites
Crete, Greece, Europe
$130.41
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!