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The Private Tour Of Ancient Eleftherna & Rethymno Villages

The Private Tour of Ancient Eleftherna & Rethymno Villages

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Explore the stunning mainland of Rethymno & unique landmarks. Visit traditional villages, Arkadi Monastery, Eleftherna Ancient City & more.

All pick-up points for this tour are within Chania & Rethymno regions. For hotel pick-up from the other regions of Crete, please contact us.

 

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  • Vacation Style Holiday Type
    Culture, Discovery, Gastronomy, History
  • Activity Level
  • Private
All about the The Private Tour of Ancient Eleftherna & Rethymno Villages.

Tour Highlights

  • Visit The historical Arkadi Monastery
  • Visit the dead-city of Ancient Eleftherna
  • Admire the folklore collection of the family
  • Discover the history and mythology of Crete
  • Explore Rethymno mainland villages & nature
  • Lunch at a traditional Cretan family restaurant
  • Visit the scenic village Margarites – admire the pottery artworks
  • Chauffeured private tour ensures a more relaxing and personal experience

 

Description

Follow us on a magnificent journey through the centuries! Rethymnon is one of the most beautiful towns in Greece. You will explore the hidden treasures of it and discover the greatness of an ancient Cretan civilization. You will also learn and see many things about Cretan traditions and culture through Rethymno mainland’s unique routes, starting from the historical monastery of Arkadi.

The Arkadi Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox beautiful complex. The current catholicon (church) dates back to the 16th century and is marked by the Renaissance’s influence. The historical monastery became a national sanctuary in honour of the Cretan resistance because of the facts that took place during the Greek-Turkish wars.

After that, you will visit Eleftherna, an ancient city-state in Crete, which lies 25 km southeast of Rethymno. Archaeologists excavated the site, located on a narrow northern spur of Mount Ida, the highest mountain in Crete. It flourished from the Dark Ages of Greece’s early history until Byzantine times. The dead-city of Eleftherna will take your breath away.

The next stop will be at Margarites, a scenic Cretan village. You will walk on the stone paths of the village and admire the traditional pottery shops around. Then, leaving Margarites, you’ll have lunch in Asteri village. The unique restaurant with the private folklore collection and the traditional Cretan delicacies will take your breath away.

If you wish to explore more options return to the Cultural & Historical Tours page.

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • English speaking, local driver/escort
  • All entrance fees
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Traditional Cretan Lunch
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Additional food & drinks
  • Personal expenses