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Private tour Crete, Walk the old town of Rethymno, Arkadi Monastery, Lake Kourna
1 day
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Stop At: Rethymnon Old Town, Rethymnon, Crete Greece
You will walk at the narrow streets of old town of Rethymno, a journey back to time, the Venetians, the Ottoman aesthetics and the Cretan original pride. The town of Rethymnon was built according to the rules of Venetian architecture. You will admire the Turkish house and Many buildings with gothic features. Narrow alleys, kiosks (prominent wooden windows), amateur lyres, mantinadas, smell of fresh bread from wood ovens and tsikoudia flavor. In other words, one of the latest authentic magical tour in Crete
The old town of Rethymnon is one of the best-preserved towns of the Renaissance.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Lake Kournas, Kournas, Apokoronas, Crete 730 07 Greece
Next our stop will be at the Kournas Lake that is the ideal place for a daytrip nearby.
Kourna Lake is lying in a small valley among mountains and high hills. Both the lake and its natural surroundings are very picturesque.The landscape is lovely and relaxing, whether you want to go for a walk in the countryside with unique natural beauty. We will enjoy our coffee break here and you will have memorable photos
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Monastery of Arkadi, Arkadi, Rethymnon, Crete 74100 Greece
Our next stop will be at the Arkadi Monastery, as it is the most historic monastery of Crete and it has been designated by UNESCO as a European Freedom Monument. Is the most sacred Cretan symbol for freedom.
Built at 12th century, at an altitude of 500 meters, on a fertile plateau with olive groves, vineyards, pines, cypress and oak trees, The Arkadi Monastery has a unique natural beauty, a prestigious history, numerous legends deeply rooted in the time, heirlooms and thesaurus richness.
Finally, we will reach at the most traditional village in Crete, located in picturesque green rolling hills the village is well known for its pottery, called "Margarites". Being the most important center of ceramics industry in Crete this is the must-see. Margarites, is a village with Venetian roots, mentioned by sixteenth-century travelers.
It is so beautiful to stroll around this very charming narrow streets of the villages, and visiting & enjoy the many of ceramics ateliers.
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Rethymnon Old Town, Rethymnon, Crete Greece
You will walk at the narrow streets of old town of Rethymno, a journey back to time, the Venetians, the Ottoman aesthetics and the Cretan original pride. The town of Rethymnon was built according to the rules of Venetian architecture. You will admire the Turkish house and Many buildings with gothic features. Narrow alleys, kiosks (prominent wooden windows), amateur lyres, mantinadas, smell of fresh bread from wood ovens and tsikoudia flavor. In other words, one of the latest authentic magical tour in Crete
The old town of Rethymnon is one of the best-preserved towns of the Renaissance.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Lake Kournas, Kournas, Apokoronas, Crete 730 07 Greece
Next our stop will be at the Kournas Lake that is the ideal place for a daytrip nearby.
Kourna Lake is lying in a small valley among mountains and high hills. Both the lake and its natural surroundings are very picturesque.The landscape is lovely and relaxing, whether you want to go for a walk in the countryside with unique natural beauty. We will enjoy our coffee break here and you will have memorable photos
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Monastery of Arkadi, Arkadi, Rethymnon, Crete 74100 Greece
Our next stop will be at the Arkadi Monastery, as it is the most historic monastery of Crete and it has been designated by UNESCO as a European Freedom Monument. Is the most sacred Cretan symbol for freedom.
Built at 12th century, at an altitude of 500 meters, on a fertile plateau with olive groves, vineyards, pines, cypress and oak trees, The Arkadi Monastery has a unique natural beauty, a prestigious history, numerous legends deeply rooted in the time, heirlooms and thesaurus richness.
Finally, we will reach at the most traditional village in Crete, located in picturesque green rolling hills the village is well known for its pottery, called "Margarites". Being the most important center of ceramics industry in Crete this is the must-see. Margarites, is a village with Venetian roots, mentioned by sixteenth-century travelers.
It is so beautiful to stroll around this very charming narrow streets of the villages, and visiting & enjoy the many of ceramics ateliers.
Included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up & drop off form your hotel / cruise ship
- English Speaking driver
- Bottled water
- All taxes
Not included
- Meals & personal expenses
- Tour Guide / Leader
- Entrance fees
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
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The only reason I rate this four is because our driver Demetrius worked very hard to become the tour guide. He did an excellent job but said to us when we got Rethymno, he wood pick us up at the same place, we ask if he was our tour guide and found out he was just the driver. After much debate he became the tour guide. We did see everything on the tour and you need good shoes because some of the walking is hard. The lake was not worth the trip but if we had a regular tour guide it might have been better.