Cretan stories: when craft meets history...From Rethymno

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Mobile ticket
Offered in: German, English, French
Pick-up & drop off in Bali, Panormo,Skaleta,Adele,Platanias,Rethymno,Atsipopoulo,Kavros,Georgioupoli
Air-conditioned vehicle

Entrance fees about 10€/ person

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. The last destination on that excursion is 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.

Itinerary

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...

1 hour
Archea Eleftherna

Come and discover the local and religious life of the ancient Eleftherna from 3000 BC until 1300 AC. 4€ fees are required for the museum entrance.

40 minutes
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.

2 hours
Melidoni Cave

Let's explore the impressive cave of Melidoni, very important in the Cretan revolution during the Turks occupation.

40 minutes
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....

40 minutes

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Understand Crete better

Published on Sep, 2023

The monastery and the related historic events are a must-see to better understand cretan people. Also, the pottery, the olive oil factory and the cave are interesting additions.

The real history of Crete - thanks :)

Published on Aug, 2023

We saw beautifull places but the most important for us, was the local guide "chrisa" because she explain very well the story for the monastery, the cave and the other places. Also, we went and balos but the 5 stars for this trip.

A wonderful day of so many memorable locations and so many stories. Not to be missed

Published on Jun, 2023

We will not forget the visits to the Arkadi Monastery and Melidoni Cave, plus the way the guide presented the emotional stories of both locations to paint a picture of tragic events in Cretan History. Then, how the excursion balanced that sadness by focusing on the positives - the great art of Cretan pottery making and the craft of olive oil production in Crete. From start to finish, the service delivered by CheckinCrata was top class. A special word of thanks to Chrysa, who first of all provided excellent communication from the office and then was the guide on the actual "Cretan Story" tour itself.. Chrysa excelled in both rolls.