Private Tour: Arkadi Monastery-Rethymno City
As soon as the cruise ship docks at the port of Souda, your guide will be waiting for you to start an enjoyable tour. We head to visit the Arkadi Monastery and afterwards we reach Rethymno for a walk around the old town. At the end we board and return to the port of Souda.

• Enjoyable route
• Historical sites
• Picturesque landscapes

After picking you up from the port of Souda 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.

Our next 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, a sidewalk by the sea full of cafes and restaurants with local delicacies.

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

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

• Tour guide
• Entrance tickets to the monastery
• Personal expenses
• Meals
• Optional tip

• You will receive a booking confirmation within 24 hours.
• Pickup point: Port of Souda
• Meeting time: the meeting time is flexible and can be adjusted to your needs. Duration: 6 hours.
• 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.
• If you wish any change in the above program, send us your request and we will inform you immediately.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the agreed pickup time.

• Arkadi Monastery
• Rethymno