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Half-Day Trip to Arkadi Monastery and Melidoni Cave

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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.

What's Included

  • Liability insurance
  • Pickup and drop-off from Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Missiria, Rethymno town and Atsipopoulo
  • Private tours are with minivan or minibus and is only Arkadi 3 or 4 hours any extra time is charged
  • Personal Expenses
  • Entrance ticket to Arkadi monastery and Melidoni Cave (€4 + €3 can be paid onsite)
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▪︎ Pick-up and drop-off from hotel villas or AirbBnB in Panormo, Adele, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros, Paralia Kournas and Georgioupoli. ▪︎ Pickup is from your hotel villa or airbnb the closest point accessible by a vehicle. ▪︎ You'll receive specific pickup information in a separate email from the local partner (please check your spam folder). ▪︎ All the pick-ups from Rethymno Old Town will be from the bus stop of church of four martyrs (4 martyres church).

What To Expect

Melidoni Cave

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.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Margarites

Move south to Margarites village and make a stop at a pottery workshop. Have the opportunity to observe how traditional handmade pottery is made.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Monastery of Arkadi

Move on to the famous Arkadi Monastery, where you have time for coffee or lunch (own expense). Then, pause at a vantage point with a magnificent view at the well-known Fragma Potamon Dam for a photo stop. Return to your hotel in the early afternoon.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • The remaining time will be for the travel time to and from each attraction.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half-Day Trip to Arkadi Monastery and Melidoni Cave?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (6)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half-Day Trip to Arkadi Monastery and Melidoni Cave?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Liability insurance.
  • Pickup and drop-off from Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Missiria, Rethymno town and Atsipopoulo.
  • Private tours are with minivan or minibus and is only Arkadi 3 or 4 hours any extra time is charged.
  • Tour and Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses and bus tickets 3-4 h with mercedes minivan.
  • Pottery workshop.
  • Attraction entry.
  • Professional Tour Guide English and German.
The following is NOT included:
  • Personal Expenses.
  • Entrance ticket to Arkadi monastery and Melidoni Cave (€4 + €3 can be paid onsite).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Half-Day Trip to Arkadi Monastery and Melidoni Cave is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half-Day Trip to Arkadi Monastery and Melidoni Cave will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Liability insurance
  • Pickup and drop-off from Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Missiria, Rethymno town and Atsipopoulo
  • Private tours are with minivan or minibus and is only Arkadi 3 or 4 hours any extra time is charged
  • Tour and Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses and bus tickets 3-4 h with mercedes minivan
  • Pottery workshop
  • Attraction entry
  • Professional Tour Guide English and German
  • Personal Expenses
  • Entrance ticket to Arkadi monastery and Melidoni Cave (€4 + €3 can be paid onsite)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • The remaining time will be for the travel time to and from each attraction.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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