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Half-Day Trip to Arkadi Monastery and Melidoni Cave

Duration: 6 hours

TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM

$29

Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout

Overview

Immerse yourself in authentic Crete on a guided tour from Rethymno. Discover Melidoni Cave, Margarites Village, and the Arkadi Monastery, and discover how traditional handmade pottery is made. Explore the northeastern part of Crete on a guided half-day trip from Rethymno. Encounter sights like the Fragma Potamon Dam as you soak up the local atmosphere. Climb onboard the bus and start your trip by heading east to your first stop at iconic Melidoni Cave. Visit the fascinating site and perhaps enjoy a coffee (own expense) while admiring a magnificent view of the valley of Melidoni village. Then, move south to Margarites village and make a stop at a pottery workshop. Have the opportunity to observe how traditional handmade pottery is made. Next, move on to the famous Arkadi Monastery, where you have time for coffee or lunch (own expense). Finally, stop at a vantage point with a magnificent view of the well-known Fragma Potamon Dam for photos. Return to your hotel in the early afternoon.

Ticket Options

2 Options Available

3 hours to Arkadi Private Trip: $16.41

Half-Day Trip to Arkadi Monastery and Melidoni Cave: $18.60

Ticket Information

  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • One per booking

What's Included

  • Professional Tour Guide English and German
  • Taxes
  • Liability insurance
  • Pickup and drop-off from Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Missiria, Rethymno town and Atsipopoulo
  • Tour and Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses and bus tickets
  • Pottery workshop
  • Attraction entry

What's not Included

  • Personal Expenses
  • Entrance ticket to Arkadi monastery and Melidoni Cave (€4 + €3 can be paid onsite)

Cancellation Policy

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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