• Margarites - Margarites is a charming traditional village situated in the Rethymno prefecture. It is renowned for its distinctive pottery heritage, scenic alleys, and well-maintained architecture.
• Monastery of Arkadi - The Holy Monastery of Arkadi stands as a symbol of freedom and the desire for the liberation of Crete and its people from Ottoman rule.
• Rethymnon Old Town - Discover one of Greece’s best-preserved medieval cities, Rethymno. The tour includes a visit to the Venetian fortress of Fortezza, perched on a low hill above Rethymno Town. The hill, known as Paleokastro, meaning old castle in Greek, hints at an ancient structure once located there. This massive fortress, with its dramatic history, was constructed between 1540 and 1570 by the Venetian maritime power as a defense against Turkish pirates. The construction involved over 100,000 Cretans in forced labor and more than 40,000 pack animals. Despite its strength, the Fortezza was captured by the Turks in 1646. After numerous upheavals over the following three centuries, only the outer fortifications of the Fortezza remain intact, with a few buildings still undergoing restoration. The Fortezza is visible from all parts of the town and offers visitors a panoramic view of Rethymno.

• Professional Escort
• VAT and all legal taxes included
• Air-conditioned Motorcoach

• Pick-up/drop-off transfer
• Lunch in restaurant throughout in the tour (20,00 €)
• Gratuities
• Anything that is not specified in the program as included
• Entrance fees
• Entrance fees

We start our tour driving to our first stop Margarites, a small traditional village located in the prefecture of Rethymno and known for its unique pottery tradition, its picturesque alleys, and its well-preserved architecture.Afterwards we reach the Arkadi Monastery, which constitutes a landmark of architecture and civilization considering the magnificent facade of the church, the highly developed spiritual tradition as well as the flourishing development of fine arts. However, the holocaust, which took place in 1866, gave the monastery an eminent place in history, elevating it to an eternal symbol of freedom and heroism, recognized worldwide. We will visit the picturesque old town of Rethymno and have lunch (optional). At the end we will visit the Venetian stronghold of Fortezza which is built on top of a low hill above Rethymno Town. This huge fortress, with its turbulent history, was built between 1540 and 1570 by the Venetian maritime power as a bulwark against Turkish pirates

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Our company is not responsible for the client’s failure to appear at the meeting point for the booked tour or activity.
• Last minute cancellation of flights or inability to disembark from a cruise ship, is not our company’s responsibility, therefore any refund requests due to such incidents will not be accepted. Should the client be aware of such a change, he/she is requested to communicate with our company more than 24 hours before the tour or activity starts, in order to discuss possible date or time amendment (subject to availability)
• Refund requests for last minute cancellations (up to 24 hours before the tour or activity), for any reason, will not be accepted.
• Please note that there will be time spent in transportation (included in the duration of the tour)
• Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.