This village tour begins with a visit to the historic Arkadi Monastery, known for its key role in the resistance against the Turks. After this, you’ll enjoy a scenic drive to Eleutherna, where you can pause to admire the surrounding landscapes.

The next stop is the village of Margarites, where you’ll learn about the traditional art of pottery. For those interested, there’s an opportunity to create your own ceramic piece in a local workshop. While not all guests may have time to participate due to time constraints, the village's rich pottery tradition offers a fascinating experience, and local artisans are eager to share their craft.

The tour continues to the Melidoni Cave, also known as “Gerodospilios”. This historic cave, full of stalactites and stalagmites, was once a worship site for Talos, the bronze giant who protected Crete. You’ll have an hour to explore the cave.

Before heading back to Rethymnon, you’ll visit Axos Village. Here, you can optionally enjoy a traditional lunch and experience the production of fresh local cheese. Participate in the milking process, watch cheese pies being made, and taste traditional handmade snacks. After a relaxing break, this memorable experience concludes with a return to your hotel in Rethymnon.

Discover the Monastery of Arkadi and enjoy a scenic drive to Eleutherna
Learn about traditional pottery and create your own ceramic piece
Explore the Melidoni Cave, once a place of worship for the bronze giant Talos
Learn about the cheese production process and taste the local flavours

Important to know

Extra fees to be paid on site:

Arkadi Monastery - 4 EUR to be paid on site by cash only
Melidoni Cave - 3 EUR to be paid on site by cash only

Know in advance:

You'll receive a second final voucher with the exact pickup arrangement (final place and time) in your e-mail one day before the tour. Kindly pay attention to your e-mails
You'll be requested to insert your accommodation address and your phone number in the dedicated fields at checkout