Greece · City Tours

7-Hour Rethymno Sightseeing Tour with Arkadi Monastery and Fortezza

7 Hours Round trip from Margarites 740 52 Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Margarites Village, known for its pottery and traditional local craft shops
02 Visit Arkadi Monastery, a UNESCO-declared European Monument of Freedom
03 Stroll around Rethymno's Venetian harbour lined with inviting cafes
04 Discover the Venetian Fortezza and the old town's charming buildings, minarets, and domed mosques

Get mesmerized by the picturesque city of Rethymno, one of the most beautiful places on this Greek island, full of exotic beaches, archaeological sites, Byzantine churches, quaint villages, and cosmopolitan resorts. Learn about the city's turbulent yet glorious past as you walk along its cobbled paths, visit Arkadi Monastery, and stroll around the Venetian harbour. Do not miss the magnificent Venetian Fortezza Castle as you explore the city's charming streets shaped by Venetian and Turkish influence.

Head to Arkadi Monastery, built at an altitude of 500 m on a plateau surrounded by olive groves, vineyards, pine, cypress, and oak trees.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Rethimnon

Languages English, German, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Margarites Village, Arkadi Monastery and Rethymno Old Town

Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin your tour with a visit to Margarites Village in the Rethymno area. The village is well known for its pottery, which visitors can purchase along with other items of traditional art from local craft shops. Margarites is worth exploring on foot, and you will see beautifully decorated doors and walls dating back to the period of Venetian occupation.
Head to Arkadi Monastery, built at an altitude of 500 m on a plateau surrounded by olive groves, vineyards, pine, cypress, and oak trees. UNESCO has declared Arkadi a European Monument of Freedom.
Transfer to Rethymno for a stroll around the Venetian harbour, a place brimming with cafes where you can relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Explore the fortress that dominates the city of Rethymno. The streets are lined with charming old buildings, minarets, and domed mosques that reflect the city's Turkish influence.

Where this trip takes you

Margarites Village pottery, Arkadi Monastery on the olive-strewn plateau, Venetian harbour at Rethymno, Venetian Fortezza Castle

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Margarites 740 52 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Entrance fee to Arkadi Monastery
Local driver and vehicle
Official English-speaking Rethymno tour guide
One bottle of water for each passenger in the vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Rethymno City, Heraklion City, and Chania City
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Liability insurance
Certified services with ISO 9001
All taxes
Child seats, if requested

What's Not Included

Drinks and food
Gratuities

Know before you go

Traveller pickup is offered.
Enjoy personal pick-ups and drop-offs from your hotel, villa, cruise, or any other point on Crete island.
Please note that the pick-up time is flexible.

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