Full description
Experience the cultural and historical richness of Crete on a private tour designed for travelers who appreciate tradition, heritage and breathtaking landscapes. Meet your guide at the Cretan Spiti Travel terminal in Heraklion before heading to Margarites, a charming village famous for its pottery craftsmanship, picturesque alleys and beautifully preserved architecture.
Continue to the iconic Arkadi Monastery, an architectural and spiritual landmark that became a global symbol of freedom and heroism after the tragic events of the 1866 holocaust.
Your journey proceeds to Rethymno, one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Greece. Stroll through the enchanting Old Town, admire Venetian and Ottoman influences and enjoy an optional lunch among its historic streets.
In the afternoon visit the impressive Venetian Fortezza, perched atop Paleokastro Hill. Built between 1540 and 1570 using over 100,000 Cretans in compulsory labor, the fortress offers sweeping panoramic views over Rethymno. Despite its turbulent history and the Ottoman conquest in 1646, its outer fortifications remain remarkably intact.
The tour concludes with a scenic coastal drive along northern Crete, passing through Bali, Fodele and Agia Pelagia before arriving back in Heraklion at 18:00. A perfect private experience for exploring Crete’s timeless beauty and heritage
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Additional information
● Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour departure time
● Please note that tickets, meals and other services that are not mentioned in the inclusions can be contracted as optional supplements or can be paid directly at the destination. Remember to bring extra money
● The following visitor categories are entitled to free admission to archaeological sites: Children and young people up to 25 years old from EU member states; Children and young people up to 18 years old from non-EU countries. In both cases, they must present their ID card or passport in advance to verify their age and country of origin
Inclusions
✔ Air-conditioned Motorcoach
✔ Professional Guide
✔ VAT and all legal taxes
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✖ Entrance fees to archaeological sites
✖ Headphones
✖ Tickets, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other unspecified service
✖ Lunch at Restaurant (optional)
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service.
Cancellation with less time or no-show, no refund will be made.
Meeting point
Opposite the entrance of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, in front of Hari’s Creperie.
On the left side of the road, you will see the entrance to the museum, and on the other side, behind the statue, the creperie with the benches