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Rethymno: Melidoni Cave and Arkadi Monastery Half-Day Trip

By PLATANOS TOURS
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $40 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Get under the skin of northeastern Crete on this enjoyable half-day trip by bus
  • Discover Melidoni Cave and enjoy a coffee with a view of the Melidoni Valley
  • Watch a pottery-making demonstration at a workshop in the village of Margarites
  • Visit the Arkadi Monastery and enjoy a coffee or lunch in the surrounding area
  • Stop at the Fragma Potamon Dam for a photo opportunity and enjoy the view

Activity location

    • Rethymno
    • Rethymno, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Rethymno
    • Rethymno, Greece

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From Panormo, Lavris, Scaleta Stavromenos, and Sfakaki
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pick up From Panormo, Lavris, Scaleta Stavromenos, and Sfakaki

Starting time: 7:50 a.m.
Price details
CA $40.22 x 1 AdultCA $40.22
Total
Price is CA $40.22
Until Sat, Jul 26
From Rethymno Town, Perivolia, Misiria, and Atsipopoulo
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pick up From Rethymno Town, Perivolia, Misiria, and Atsipopoulo

Starting time: 8:10 a.m.
Price details
CA $40.22 x 1 AdultCA $40.22
Total
Price is CA $40.22
Until Sat, Jul 26
From Adele, Pigianos Kampos, Platanias, and Missiria
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pick up From Adele, Pigianos Kampos, Platanias, and Missiria

Starting time: 8:15 a.m.
Price details
CA $40.22 x 1 AdultCA $40.22
Total
Price is CA $40.22
Until Sat, Jul 26
Rethymnon Area: 4.5-Hour Private Trip to Arkadi Monastery
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English

Choose this option for a private trip to only Arkadi Monastery with a Mercedes Vito minivan.

Language options: English
Price details
CA $320.17 x 1 AdultCA $320.17
Total
Price is CA $320.17
Until Sat, Jul 26

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuide English and German (not included with the Private Day Trip option)
  • What's includedWhat's included Pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included Pottery workshop
  • What's includedWhat's included Third-party insurance
  • What's includedWhat's included not included with the Private Day Trip option)
  • What's includedWhat's included Private tours are with minivan or minibus
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAttraction entry (to be paid in cash on the day)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Entrance ticket to Arkadi monastery (€4 can be paid on-site)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Entrance ticket to Melidoni cave (€3 can be paid on-site)

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Explore the northeastern part of Crete on a guided half-day trip from Rethymno. Encounter sights like the Fragma Potamon Dam as you soak up the local atmosphere.

Climb onboard the bus and start your trip by heading east to your first stop at iconic Melidoni Cave. Visit the fascinating site and perhaps enjoy a coffee (own expense) while admiring a magnificent view of the valley of Melidoni village.

Then, move south to Margarites village and make a stop at a pottery workshop. Have the opportunity to observe how traditional handmade pottery is made.

Next, move on to the famous Arkadi Monastery, where you have time for coffee or lunch (own expense). Finally, pause at a vantage point with a magnificent view at the well-known Fragma Potamon Dam for a photo stop. Return to your hotel in the early afternoon.

Location

Activity location

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    • Rethymno
    • Rethymno, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Rethymno
    • Rethymno, Greece