From Heraklion: Rethymno, Arkadi, and Lake Kourna Day Trip Tour with Licensed Tour Guide
ID: GYG432644-O-779265
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Country: Greece
Description
Embark on a day trip to experience the authentic sights of Crete. Depart from Heraklion to walk at the narrow streets of Rethymno's Old Town, explore Lake Kourna, and admire ancient Arkady Monastery.
Enjoy a day trip from Heraklion to some of Crete's best sights. Immerse yourself in the island's history in the Rethymno's authentic Old Town, pause at the relaxing Kournas Lake, see the UNESCO-listed Arkadi Monastery, and encounter the charming village of Margarites.
Begin your experience by savoring the unique atmosphere of Rethymno's Old Town. Take a journey back in time as you walk through its charming narrow streets. Admire the Venetian and Ottoman-style architecture. Experience the smell of fresh bread from wood ovens as you enjoy one of the island's best-preserved towns.
Next, leave the town behind as you head for the calming atmosphere of Kournas Lake. Relax in a tranquil setting, with the lake located in a small valley surrounded by high hills. Take a break for some coffee, and have a stroll in the picturesque countryside.
After the lake, move onto the 12th-century Arkadi Monastery, designated by UNESCO as a European Freedom Monument. Encounter a site located at an altitude of 500-meters, and surrounded by olive groves, vineyards, pines, cypress and oak trees.
Conclude your tour at the village of Margarites. Witness a village which is the centre of the ceramics industry in Crete. Have a walk through its delightful small streets, and pause at one of its ceramics ateliers before your journey back to Heraklion.
Highlights
- Get under the skin of the island of Crete on a day trip from Herkalion
- Stroll through the authentic, narrow streets of Rethymno's atmospheric Old Town
- Kick back and relax at the scenic and tranquil landscape of Kournas Lake
- Admire the UNESCO-listed historic Arkadi Monastery, perched at a high altitude
- Explore the vollage of Margarites with its pottery and numerous ateliers
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine
Eat breakfast before starting the activity
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
