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Rethymno: Melidoni Cave and Arkadi Monastery Half-Day Trip

from 25€
24€

Description

Immerse yourself in authentic Crete on a guided tour from Rethymno. Discover Melidoni Cave, Margarites village, and the Arkadi Monastery, and discover how traditional handmade pottery is made.

About this Activity

up to 50 people 6 hours
Starting Time: 07:50 am
Guide / Language: Greek, English, German
Hotel pick up/drop off service: Pickup is from your hotel or the closest point accessible by a vehicle. You'll receive specific pickup information in a separate E-mail from the local partner. Please check your spam folder.
Pickup Location: Pickup is available in the areas of Panormo, Skaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria,Sfakaki, Stavromenos, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo ,Georgioupolis ,Petres and Bali.
Operating Days: The activity takes place every Wednesday and Sunday.
Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Adults (12-99)
0
Children (4-11)
0
Infants (0-3)
0
05/03/24

Activity Cancellation Policy:

You can cancel your activity before by supplier's Cancellation policy

3 adults x 20

2 children x 15

2 infants x 15

Total Cost

270
  • Get under the skin of northeastern Crete on this enjoyable half-day trip by bus
  • Discover Melidoni Cave and enjoy a coffee with a view of the Melidoni Valley
  • Watch a pottery-making demonstration at a workshop in the village of Margarites
  • Visit the Arkadi Monastery and enjoy a coffee or lunch in the surrounding area
  • Stop at the Fragma Potamon Dam for a photo opportunity and enjoy the view

Explore the northeastern part of Crete on a guided half-day trip from Rethymno. Encounter sights like the Fragma Potamon Dam as you soak up the local atmosphere.

Climb onboard the bus and start your trip by heading east to your first stop at iconic Melidoni Cave. Visit the fascinating site and perhaps enjoy a coffee (own expense) while admiring a magnificent view of the valley of Melidoni village.

Then, move south to Margarites village and make a stop at a pottery workshop. Have the opportunity to observe how traditional handmade pottery is made.

Next, move on to the famous Arkadi Monastery, where you have time for coffee or lunch (own expense).

Finally, pause at a vantage point with a magnificent view at the well-known Fragma Potamon Dam for a photo stop.

Return to your hotel in the early afternoon.

Air-Conditioned Luxury Bus

Professional Driver

All the legal taxes

Liability insurance coverage

Guide English and German

Pickup and drop-off

Pottery workshop

Personal expenses

Attraction entry (to be paid in cash on the day)

Entrance ticket to Arkadi monastery (€4 can be paid onsite)

Entrance ticket to Melidoni cave (€3 can be paid onsite)

Location of activity / Starting & ending point (google maps):
  • https://maps.app.goo.gl/CrtTpyZYaQn6PTDj6
What to bring:
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sun Hat
  • Camera
  • Sunglasses
  • Cash
  • Water bottle
Not suitable for:
  • Wheelchair user
  • People with mobility impairments
Know before you go:
  • This option includes pickup from Pickup is available in the areas of Panormo, Skaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria,Sfakaki, Stavromenos, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo ,Georgioupolis ,Petres and Bali. Pickup is from your hotel villa or the closest point accessible by a vehicle.
  • You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time