Private Tour to Arkadi Monastery and Rethymno from Heraklion
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
A day tour in Rethymno and Arcadi Monastery, offers a delightful mix of history, culture, and scenic beauty. Start your day with a visit to Fortezza, a massive Venetian fortress that overlooks the city. Explore the bastions, towers, and the historical mosque inside. The panoramic views of Rethymno from the top are breathtaking. Take a leisurely walk through the narrow streets of the Old Town. Admire the well-preserved Renaissance buildings, Ottoman structures, and charming squares. The Venetian Loggia and Rimondi Fountain are notable landmarks. Explore the Arcadi monastery, known for its beautiful architecture and religious artifacts. It holds great significance in Greek history and has become a symbol of the Cretan struggle for independence. The monastery houses a small museum with exhibits related to its history. The journey to the monastery offers breathtaking views of the Cretan landscape, adding to the overall experience.
Inclusions
What's included
- Tickets Entrance
- Pick up and Drop off from your hotel/port/airport
- Bottled water
- Local English speaking Driver Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation in Mercedes Benz Van
- Liability Insurance
- Coffee and/or Tea
What's not
- Lunch (optional)
Itinerary
Our first stop for coffee
Time to take some pictures of the Bali village
Explore the narrow alleys and beautiful architecture of the old town, which is a mix of Venetian and Ottoman influences.
Arcadi Monastery, also known as Moni Arkadiou, is a historic Greek Orthodox monastery located on the island of Crete, near the town of Rethymno. It is one of the most significant monasteries in Crete and holds great importance in Greek history and culture.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Tours in Heraklion
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Let us know if there are any specific sights or experiences you'd like to include, and we'll tailor the tour accordingly.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Cruise passengers must provide the name of ship.
- Infant seats available on request
- If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please contact us to let us know
How it compares in Halkidiki
- Its from-price is 289% above the median of the 106 experiences we list in Halkidiki.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 63 of 106.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Halkidiki
Halkidiki is a three-pronged peninsula in northern Greece, with pine-backed beaches, ancient sites and the monastic community of Mount Athos.
Halkidiki reaches into the Aegean south-east of Thessaloniki like a hand with three fingers: Kassandra, Sithonia and, furthest east, the narrow peninsula of Mount Athos. Kassandra has lively beach resorts, Sithonia is wilder, with pine forests running down to coves of clear water and small fishing villages, and Mount Athos is a self-governing monastic community whose twenty monasteries can be seen from boats offshore.
