Greece · Religious & Spiritual

Private Tour to Arkadi Monastery and Rethymno from Heraklion

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Agios Nikolaos. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private day tour to Rethymno and Arkadi Monastery
02 Explore Rethymno Old Town with Venetian and Ottoman influences
03 Visit the historic Arkadi Monastery and its small museum
04 Enjoy panoramic views from the Fortezza
05 Scenic drive through the Cretan countryside
06 Hotel, port, or airport pickup and drop-off included
07 Travel in a private Mercedes Benz van with an English-speaking driver guide

Discover the rich history and character of Crete on this private day tour to Rethymno and Arkadi Monastery. Explore Rethymno’s atmospheric old town, where Venetian and Ottoman influences meet in narrow lanes, elegant buildings, and charming squares, and enjoy views from the impressive Fortezza above the city.

Continue to the historic Arkadi Monastery, one of Crete’s most important religious and cultural landmarks. Admire its architecture, learn about its role in Greek history, and visit the small museum while taking in the beautiful Cretan landscape along the way.

Explore Rethymno’s atmospheric old town, where Venetian and Ottoman influences meet in narrow lanes, elegant buildings, and charming squares, and enjoy views from the impressive Fortezza above the city.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Heraklion, Rethimnon, Agios Nikolaos, Crete

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Our first stop for coffeeTime to take some pictures of the Bali villageExplore the narrow alleys and beautiful architecture of the old town, which is a mix of Venetian and Ottoman influences.Arcadi Monastery, also known as Moni Arkadiou, is a historic Greek Orthodox monastery located on the island of Crete, near the town of Rethymno. It is one of the most significant monasteries in Crete and holds great importance in Greek history and culture.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Agios Nikolaos. 4 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pick up and Drop off from your hotel/port/airport
Private transportation in Mercedes Benz Van
Local English speaking Driver Guide
Liability Insurance
Tickets Entrance
Coffee and/or Tea
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes

What's Not Included

Lunch (optional)

Know before you go

STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Not wheelchair accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Let us know if there are any specific sights or experiences you'd like to include, and we'll tailor the tour accordingly.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cruise passengers must provide the name of ship.
Infant seats available on request
If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please contact us to let us know
For the tours that start later than 09:00 am from cruises, kindly note that you may have to skip one/a couple sites to get back to ship on time. Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities.
We don't pick up travelers from Souda port, Chania, Ierapetra and Sitia region.