Cretan Stories – A Journey Through History and Tradition

Name: Cretan Stories – A Journey Through History and Tradition
Brand: Viator
Price: 35.24 USD
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Rating: 4.7 (21 reviews)

4.7(21)8 hours - 9 hoursGerman, English, FrenchBook 1 day aheadHeraklion, Greece

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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.

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.

Included

Pick-up & drop off in Bali, Panormo,Skaleta,Adele,Platanias,Rethymno,Atsipopoulo,Kavros,Georgioupoli
Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Entrance fees for ARKADI, ELEFTHERNA MUSEUM, MELIDONI

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What you'll do

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...
1 hourAdmission not included
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....
40 min
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.
2 hours
Let's explore the impressive cave of Melidoni, very important in the Cretan revolution during the Turks occupation
40 minAdmission not included

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

Please, wait outside of the reception of your hotel 10 minutes before the appointement The pick-up and drop off will take place in Bali, Panormo, Skaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli.

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Elpis Studios and Apartments
Rethymnon, Greece
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Bali Diamond Hotel
Varkotopos, Bali, Greece
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Nostos Beach Boutique Hotel
Bali, Greece
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Nalu Resort & Spa
Adelianos Kampos, Platanias, Greece
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Vetera Suites
39 Kastrinoyannaki St, Rethymnon, Greece
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Odyssia Beach Hotel
18 Mandilara Str, Rethymnon, Greece
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Minos Mare Royal
Lasithiou 16, Platanias, Greece
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Palazzino di Corina
7-9 Damvergi, Rethymnon, Greece
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Hotel Arcadi Loutra
Kokkinohomata Loutra, Rethymnon, Greece
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Hotel Adams
28 Episkopou Kastrinogiannaki, Rethymnon, Greece
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Anita Beach Hotel - Adults Only
Afstralon Polemiston 20, Rethymnon, Greece
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Ikones Seafront Luxury Suites
Ari Velouchioti 47, Rethymnon, Greece
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Hotel Iliana Panormos
Panormo, Panormos, Greece
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Hotel Belvedere
25 Stamathioudaki Str, Rethymnon, Greece
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Hotel Dimitrios Perivolia
16 Afstralon Polemiston, Rethymnon, Greece
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Petradi Beach Lounge Hotel by GHH
Stamathioudaki 79, Rethymnon, Greece
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Hotel Dimitrios Plaza
27 Mandilara Nikiforou, Rethymnon, Greece
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Atrium Ambiance Hotel
24 Markou Portaliou, Rethymnon, Greece
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Olympia Hotel
Hersonissos, Greece
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Rethymno Mare Royal & Water Park
Skaleta, Greece
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Alkyon Hotel
Pigianos Kampos, Greece
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Pantheon Hotel
Violi Charaki, Atsipopoulo, Greece
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Poseidon Hotel
Sofokli Venizelou 61, Rethymnon, Greece
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Hotel Pighassos
56 Venizelou Sofokli, Rethymnon, Greece
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Palazzo Rimondi
21 Xanthoudidou, Rethymnon, Greece
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Batis Aero Beachfront Wellbeing Hotel
Ari Veluchioti 7, Rethymno, Rethymnon, Greece
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Bali Beach Hotel & Sofia Village
Bali, Greece
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Casa dei Delfini
Nikiforou Foka 70, Rethymnon, Greece
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Hotel Angelos
26 Psihountaki, Rethymnon, Greece
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Swell Boutique Hotel
Sofokli Venizelou 69 & Kapetan Lemonia, Rethymnon, Greece
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Panormo Beach Hotel
Main Street, Panormos, Greece
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Hotel Loggeta
45 Kapodistriou, Rethymnon, Greece
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RG Village Crete
Old National Road Rethymno, Magnisia, Greece
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Casa Moazzo Suites & Apartments
57 Tobazi Street Metropolitan Church Squ, Rethymnon, Greece
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Iberostar Waves Creta Panorama & Mare
Panormos Beach, Lavris, Greece
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Melidoni X Village
Melidoni, Greece
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Rethymnon Bay Hotel
Polemiston 23A, Rethymnon, Greece
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Marinos Beach Hotel
Machis Kritis 194, Platanias, Greece
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Minos Hotel
5 Machiton Scholis Chorofylakis Str, Rethymnon, Greece
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The Syntopia Hotel
Palea Eo Rethimnou Irakliou, Adelianos Kampos, Greece
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Melrose Hotel Rethymno
Machis Potamos, Kapetan Lemonia, Rethymnon, Greece
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Lefkoniko Sands Hotel & Apartments
Sofokli Venizelou, Kapetan Lemonia, Rethymnon, Greece
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Grecotel Marine Palace & Aqua Park
Panormos, Geropotamos, Panormos, Greece
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Evli Apartments
10 Agiou Ioanni, Evligias, Rethymnon, Greece
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Andreas
Panormo, Rethymnon, Greece
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Blue Sea Hotel Apartments
13a Velouchioti Ari, Rethymnon, Greece
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Danaos Beach Hotel
Sfakaki, Greece
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Hotel Ares
39 Kazadzaki Nikou, Rethymnon, Greece
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Achillion Palace
27 K Giamboudaki Str, Rethymnon, Greece
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Lefkoniko Bay
2 Panepistimiou Kritis, Rethymnon, Greece
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End point

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

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.

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