Private Tour: Arkadi Monastery – Margarites – Rethymno
We start from your pickup point in Chania and we head to visit the Arkadi Monastery. We continue to the village of Margarites where there will be free time for a tour. Our next stop is Rethymno city for coffee and lunch. At the end we board the coach and we return to Chania.

• Enjoyable route
• Historical sites
• Picturesque, traditional villages
• Local food

After picking you up from your hotel or villa we head to the Arkadi Monastery which was founded by a monk named Arkadius in the 12th century and is an important part of Crete’s history. The monastery attracted the rebellious Cretans during the Turkish rule and was therefore looted many times by the Ottomans. Arkadi is the most historic monastery of Crete but also the holiest symbol of the Cretans’ struggle for freedom, as the tragic holocaust took place there in 1866. Due to this incident, the island was liberated in 1898 and Unesco has designated Arkadi as a European Freedom Monument.

We continue our route at the artistic village of Margarites, also known as ‘the village of jar makers’. The region is a major pottery center in Crete and has a long tradition and history in art. Wander and observe the picturesque alleys of the village as well as the decorative ceramics hanging on the walls and courtyards. It is a wonderful area of Crete with a very special tradition.

Our last stop is the beautiful city of Rethymno. A picturesque city that represents the Cretan Renaissance and anyone that visits it has the opportunity to wander into the past. It is certainly one of the most romantic cities offering an imposing view of the Aegean Sea from the Venetian fortress on the hill of Paleokastro. Enjoy a relaxing stroll along the crowded sidewalk and the alleys and enjoy a coffee or try some local delicacies by the sea view.

Experience the most beautiful parts of Crete! Your amazing tour ends with a comfortable transfer back to your hotel.

• Transfer by modern air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional local driver
• Taxes and service charges
• Parking
• Fuels

• Hotel pickup and drop off (a different pickup point from the city of Chania can be arranged upon request)
• Tour guide
• Entrance tickets to the monastery
• Personal expenses
• Meals
• Personal tip

• You will receive a booking confirmation within 24 hours.
• Meeting point: all pickup points for this excursion concern the area of Chania. In case of a different pickup point, the price may vary accordingly.
• Meeting time: the meeting time is flexible and can be adjusted to your needs. Duration: 10 hours (approx.).
• Tour guide: you can choose whether you need a qualified guide for a tour. Please note that the standard language for all of our tours is English. Otherwise send us your request.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the agreed pickup time.

• Rethymno
• Margarites
• Arkadi Monastery