Cretan Stories – A Journey Through History and Tradition
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.
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.
What's Included
- Pick-up & drop off in Bali, Panormo,Skaleta,Adele,Platanias,Rethymno,Atsipopoulo,Kavros,Georgioupoli
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees for ARKADI, ELEFTHERNA MUSEUM, MELIDONI
Meeting and Pickup
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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Monastery of Arkadi
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Tsikalario cretan ceramics
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Margarites
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Melidoni Cave
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Activity code: C-226594P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- This tour 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.
- Pick-up & drop off in Bali, Panormo,Skaleta,Adele,Platanias,Rethymno,Atsipopoulo,Kavros,Georgioupoli.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Entrance fees for ARKADI, ELEFTHERNA MUSEUM, MELIDONI.
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 Cretan Stories – A Journey Through History and Tradition is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cretan Stories – A Journey Through History and Tradition will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
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.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Pick-up & drop off in Bali, Panormo,Skaleta,Adele,Platanias,Rethymno,Atsipopoulo,Kavros,Georgioupoli
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees for ARKADI, ELEFTHERNA MUSEUM, MELIDONI
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
