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TREASURES OF CENTRAL CRETE
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TREASURES OF CENTRAL CRETE
Rethymnon, Crete, Greece
Journeys for Culture Lovers
Experience Seekers
About this experience
Highlights
- Explore the village of potters, Margarites
- Try your hand at your own ceramic creation at a family-owned pottery workshop
- Visit one of the most important monasteries in Crete
- Your destination angel will enrich your experience with insights and stories about the local culture and heritage
- Taste delicious creative Cretan cuisine in a unique reconstructed settlement dating back to the 17th century
Description
A private scenic road trip to some of central Crete’s cultural treasures and a window onto traditional Cretan life, opened by your devoted destination angel. Your first stop is the small village of Margarites, located in the foothills of Psiloritis mountain, south east of Rethymno town. With its charming narrow streets, sweeping valley views and home-spun architecture, Margarites is sure to enchant you.
The village is famed for its abundant pottery and ceramic art and we will visit one of the thriving family-run workshops to learn all about this traditional craft that stretches back many generations. Soon it will be time to get your hands dirty and create your own ceramic piece. You may very well be handling the same clay from the nearby riverbanks that was used by potters during the Minoan period!
Next, we will walk around the village, exploring lovely Byzantine churches, and Venetian doorways. On the central square, we’ll enjoy a Greek coffee at one of the village’s many cafes while admiring splendid views over the local countryside.
Our next stop is the legendary Arkadi monastery. One of the finest Venetian churches in Crete, this island icon has stood proudly for eight centuries. Your destination angel will share its noble but haunting past while you soak up the profound beauty of this historic site. Shall we tell you why the monastery became a national sanctuary following the Cretan resistance? You will discover this and many other stories from your destination angel.
Passing through olive groves and vineyards we will end up in unforgettable Kapsaliana. At this 300-year-old historic hamlet that’s been fully restored to a gourmet destination hotel with olive oil mill, you’ll enjoy creative Cretan cuisine accompanied by local wine.
Experience Details
What is included
Your English speaking destination angel
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation by air conditioned vehicle
Entrance Fees
Drinks (beer, house wine, beverages, soft drinks, mineral water)
Lunch
Visit to a traditional pottery and crafts workshop
A lesson-demonstration
What is not included
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Beverage/drinks other the ones mentioned
Things you need to know
General Terms and Conditions
General Terms and Conditions
Before proceeding with the final booking, customer has to agree on applicable terms and conditions
Payment terms
Payment terms
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Deadline for reservations
The latest deadline for submitting your booking request is 4 days before the desired date
Restrictions that might influence the operation
As per terms and conditions (extraordinary cancelations)
This experience is subject to weather conditions, (rain- strong winds)
Prepare for the experience
Know before you go
- It is important to know in advance if the guests have any food allergies/dietary requirements
- To enter the Monastery, it is compulsory for men to wear long pants and for women to wear a long skirt with their shoulders covered
- Good physical condition & sturdy and comfortable shoes are required
- Guests must be without heart, lungs or breathing health problems
Starting time
09:00 am
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sun protection cream, hat and loose fitted clothing
NOT suitable
- Wheelchair users / People with mobility impairments
Meeting point
Your hotel, villa, yacht from any location / radius -15klm from Rethymno city centre