Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
The Real Crete:
On this excursion you will have the opportunity to see many places that represent the traditional lifestyle and some historical facts of Crete. The first stop is at Melidoni Cave which is a cave full of history and dates back to Neolithic Period based on tools and items found it the cave. The second stop is at the village of Margarites. Margarites is famous for its pottery that goes back many generations. The third stop is by Arkadi Monastery, is the oldest monastery in Crete. You then continue on the village of Apostoli.
Here you will visit an old olive oil factory and see how the production of our olive oil is made. In this village you will also eat in a traditional tavern whilst enjoying the beautiful sound of live Creta music. The second last stop is at Saint Antonios Gorge for photos and finally the last stop which is the Dam known as "Fragma Potamon" which is the home of many animals and flowers.
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Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up costumers from all Hotels in the area of Rethymno.
Monastery of Arkadi, Rethymnon, Greece Take a break from the beach and discover the more authentic side to Crete on a small group tour of the small villages and rural landscapes. Visit an old olive oil mill, see the island's oldest monastery and learn more about ancient Eleftherna. 60 minutes
Melidoni Cave, Melidoni, Greece Take a break from the beach and discover the more authentic side to Crete on a small group tour of the small villages and rural landscapes. Visit an old olive oil mill, see the island's oldest monastery and learn more about ancient Eleftherna. 30 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
zlatkok497
21 Sep 2025
On September 16th we made the small Crete tour to the cave Melidoni,Arkadi monastery and Margarites pottery village.We felt the tour relaxed and pleasant.
The whole thing was rounded off with a safe driver and a superior Anastasia.
She brought us closer to Crete through interesting stories.Surely in 3 languages she guided us through the day.
We will not forget the day with her.Thank you!
Paul_Bridgnorth
20 Sep 2025
Tour cancelled day before with no call, reason or notice. APPALLING. I would advise not booking with this operator via Tripadvisor
rebeccalE1573CD
16 Sep 2025
Had a amazing day with nick and the safest driver in crete such friendly people with such big hearts and love for everyone made us feel like family and gave us a extraordinary experience will definately be using markidis again in future thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts Ray and Beckie
This tour in
Crete
is organized by
Markidis Travel
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