Rethymnon Old Town, Arkadi, Eleutherna, Margarites | Private
Overview
Private experience • Flexible itinerary • Local insight
Experience Crete’s history, culture, and local craftsmanship on this carefully curated private tour, led by a local host.
• Walk through the charming Old Town of Rethymno, with its Venetian harbor, colorful alleys, and hidden churches.
• Visit the historic Arkadi Monastery, a powerful symbol of Cretan freedom and resilience.
• Continue to Margarites Pottery Village, where centuries-old ceramic traditions come alive in local workshops.
Depending on your interests and time, we may enrich your experience with one additional stop, such as:
• A traditional Olive Mill
• Melidoni Cave
• The Ancient Eleutherna Museum (Closed Tuesday)
• A local Honey Museum
• A local Winery
Ideal for travelers who value authenticity, flexibility, and culture.
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Shore Excursion • Cruise Friendly • Ports of Call Tours • Full Day Tour From Heraklion Port • Crete • Rethimno • Noon • Afternoon
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Fuel, Tolls, Taxes, & Fees
- Olive Mill Visit & Tasting Fee
- Onboard Wi-Fi & Fast Charger
- Knowledgeable Local Driver-Host Fluent in English
- Planning & Organization of your Personalized Tour
- Liability Insurance
- Private Transportation in a Comfortable Van
- Hygiene Amenities & First Aid Kit
- Hotel, Harbor, or Meeting Point Pickup & Drop-Off
- Arkadi Entrance Fee
- Personal expenses, Tips & Gratuities
- Lunch is an Optional Experience
- Museum of Ancient Eleutherna Entry Fee: €10/person (optional)
- Licensed Guide (multi-language, optional, extra charge)
Meeting and Pickup
Pick-Up Point: Outside your Hotel Reception. -For Cruise Passengers: Outside the main Heraklion Port Passenger Terminal BuildingPick-ups outside the designated area -Available upon request (extra fee may apply)
What To Expect
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Old Venetian Harbour of Rethymno
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rethymnon Old Town
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Venetian Fortezza (pass by)
Monastery of Arkadi
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Museum of Ancient Eleutherna (pass by)
Margarites
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Melidoni Cave
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Apithano Honey Museum-Tasting & Tours
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Your Driver-Host provides historical background, local context, and logistics throughout the day outside archaeological sites. Greek law requires a Licensed Guide for tours inside sites and museums; these can be arranged upon request for an in-depth visit.
- Travelers from cruise ships should take the earliest possible option!
- Travelers should wear suitable shoes & clothes
- We can accommodate big groups. For groups of 9 or more, please contact us directly.
- Pick-ups outside the designated area -Available upon request (extra fee may apply)
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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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).
- Bottled water.
- Fuel, Tolls, Taxes, & Fees.
- Olive Mill Visit & Tasting Fee.
- Onboard Wi-Fi & Fast Charger.
- Knowledgeable Local Driver-Host Fluent in English.
- Planning & Organization of your Personalized Tour.
- Liability Insurance.
- Private Transportation in a Comfortable Van.
- Hygiene Amenities & First Aid Kit.
- Hotel, Harbor, or Meeting Point Pickup & Drop-Off.
- Arkadi Entrance Fee.
- Personal expenses, Tips & Gratuities.
- Lunch is an Optional Experience.
- Museum of Ancient Eleutherna Entry Fee: €10/person (optional).
- Licensed Guide (multi-language, optional, extra charge).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rethymnon Old Town, Arkadi, Eleutherna, Margarites | Private is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rethymnon Old Town, Arkadi, Eleutherna, Margarites | Private 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
- Bottled water
- Fuel, Tolls, Taxes, & Fees
- Olive Mill Visit & Tasting Fee
- Onboard Wi-Fi & Fast Charger
- Knowledgeable Local Driver-Host Fluent in English
- Planning & Organization of your Personalized Tour
- Liability Insurance
- Private Transportation in a Comfortable Van
- Hygiene Amenities & First Aid Kit
- Hotel, Harbor, or Meeting Point Pickup & Drop-Off
- Arkadi Entrance Fee
- Personal expenses, Tips & Gratuities
- Lunch is an Optional Experience
- Museum of Ancient Eleutherna Entry Fee: €10/person (optional)
- Licensed Guide (multi-language, optional, extra charge)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Your Driver-Host provides historical background, local context, and logistics throughout the day outside archaeological sites. Greek law requires a Licensed Guide for tours inside sites and museums; these can be arranged upon request for an in-depth visit.
- Travelers from cruise ships should take the earliest possible option!
- Travelers should wear suitable shoes & clothes
- We can accommodate big groups. For groups of 9 or more, please contact us directly.
- Pick-ups outside the designated area -Available upon request (extra fee may apply)
