Crete: Arkadi Monastery e-Bike Tour with Lunch

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ID: GYG300652-524992
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Country: Greece

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

A 44 kilometer e-bike tour visiting hillside villages and Rethymno's most significant landmark, the Arkadi Monastery. You will later enjoy a traditional Cretan lunch in a panoramic tavern, before making your way back to the starting point.
Discover the beauty surrounding Rethymno as you cycle along the coastline. Just before you start the journey uphill, you will make your first stop at the Arsani Monastery. From there you will continue uphill through the olive groves, passing small picturesque villages before making your next stop to the village of Amnatos.

There you can admire the mansion of Sanguinazzo, where you will discover above its main door the inscription which states "Initium sapientiae timor Domini". Your next stop is the Arkadi Monastery, which boasts a rich and prestigious history. You can learn about the resistance of the local people and the heroic acts of the monks, which will help you understand the significant role they played during the Greek revolution against the Ottomans.

Following the monastery, you will be spoiled with a selection of traditional dishes in a traditional taverna. Due to the elevated location, you will also have breathtaking panoramic views over Rethymno and the Mediterranean Coast whilst you dine. Following lunch, you'll ride towards Pigi Village and make a final stop at Adele, before slowly making your way back to your starting point.

Highlights

  • Cycle along Rethymno's coastline
  • Discover small picturesque villages with breathtaking views to Psiloritis Mountain and the White Mountains
  • Visit the Arkadi Monastery, which is Rethymno's most significant landmark
  • Indulge yourself in a delicious Cretan lunch at a traditional taverna with panoramic views of Rethymno

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is recommended for people aged 15 years and older, who are fit to ride a bike (the e-bike helps you cycle at a minimum effort)
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Panepistimiou 1, Rethymno 741 00, Greece

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.