From Heraklion: Rethymno, Arkadi, and Lake Kourna Day TripTour with Licensed Tour Guide

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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.
Meet your private driver to start this wonderful private tour in Crete.
Village of Margarites: We have the first visit at day by visiting Margarites village, which is famous for its traditional pottery. You can watch local potters at work and buy handmade souvenirs to take home.
Arkadi Monastery: From Margarites, head to the Arkadi Monastery,  it has been designated by UNESCO as a European Freedom Monument. This 16th-century monastery is a symbol of Cretan resistance against Ottoman rule and is known for its beautiful architecture and religious significance. Built at 12th century, at an altitude of 500 meters, on a fertile plateau with olive groves, vineyards, pines, cypress and oak trees
Walking tour at Rethymno: Start your tour at the Venetian Fortezza, a 16th-century fortress that overlooks the town and the sea. 
Walk down the hill to the Old Town and enter through the Venetian Loggia, a beautiful building that once served as a meeting place for the Venetian nobility. Today, it houses the Town Hall.
From the Loggia, head to the Rimondi Fountain, a 16th-century fountain that was once the main source of water for the town. The fountain is decorated with carvings of lions, dolphins, and mythical creatures. Walk along Arkadiou Street, which is lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants. 
Take a left turn onto Vernardou Street, which is a picturesque street lined with small shops selling souvenirs, handicrafts, and local products. Continue to the Nerantze Mosque, which was built by the Ottomans in the 17th century and is now used as an art gallery. The mosque has a beautiful courtyard with a fountain and a garden.
Walk along Paleologou Street and admire the Venetian and Ottoman-era buildings, which are adorned with colorful facades, wooden balconies, and ornate doors.

Öne Çıkanlar

  • 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
  • Enjoy Cretan dishes, such as dakos (a salad with barley rusk, tomato & Feta)
  • Admire the UNESCO-listed historic Arkadi Monastery, perched at a high altitude
  • Explore the vollage of Margarites with its pottery and numerous ateliers

Rehberlik dilleri

ÖNEMLİ BİLGİLER
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.
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