Guided Tour in Rethymno with Arkadi Monastery and Margarites
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
What's Included
- Professional Escort
- VAT and all legal taxes included
- Air-conditioned Motorcoach
- Pick-up/drop-off transfer
- Lunch in restaurant throughout in the tour (20,00 €)
- Gratuities
- Anything that is not specified in the program as included
- Entrance Fee to Arkadi Monastery
- Entrance Fee to Fortezza Rethymno
Meeting Location
Sapoutie 1
Iraklio 712 02, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Margarites
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Monastery of Arkadi
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Rethymnon Old Town
5 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Our company is not responsible for the client’s failure to appear at the meeting point for the booked tour or activity.
- Last minute cancellation of flights or inability to disembark from a cruise ship, is not our company’s responsibility, therefore any refund requests due to such incidents will not be accepted. Should the client be aware of such a change, he/she is requested to communicate with our company more than 24 hours before the tour or activity starts, in order to discuss possible date or time amendment (subject to availability)
- Refund requests for last minute cancellations (up to 24 hours before the tour or activity), for any reason, will not be accepted.
- Please note that there will be time spent in transportation (included in the duration of the tour)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Professional Escort.
- VAT and all legal taxes included.
- Air-conditioned Motorcoach.
- Pick-up/drop-off transfer.
- Lunch in restaurant throughout in the tour (20,00 €).
- Gratuities.
- Anything that is not specified in the program as included.
- Entrance Fee to Arkadi Monastery.
- Entrance Fee to Fortezza Rethymno.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Guided Tour in Rethymno with Arkadi Monastery and Margarites is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Professional Escort
- VAT and all legal taxes included
- Air-conditioned Motorcoach
- Pick-up/drop-off transfer
- Lunch in restaurant throughout in the tour (20,00 €)
- Gratuities
- Anything that is not specified in the program as included
- Entrance Fee to Arkadi Monastery
- Entrance Fee to Fortezza Rethymno
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Our company is not responsible for the client’s failure to appear at the meeting point for the booked tour or activity.
- Last minute cancellation of flights or inability to disembark from a cruise ship, is not our company’s responsibility, therefore any refund requests due to such incidents will not be accepted. Should the client be aware of such a change, he/she is requested to communicate with our company more than 24 hours before the tour or activity starts, in order to discuss possible date or time amendment (subject to availability)
- Refund requests for last minute cancellations (up to 24 hours before the tour or activity), for any reason, will not be accepted.
- Please note that there will be time spent in transportation (included in the duration of the tour)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
