(800) 814 COOL Questions? Call Us Now!

The Real Crete from Rethymno

43 Reviews 4.93 out of 5 stars Based on 43 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor |
Recommended by 100% of reviewers
100% of reviewers gave this experience a rating of 4 or higher.
| Chania, Greece
Book online or call us
Chat now

from US$39.95 per person

Lowest Price Guarantee
The Real Crete from Rethymno Image 1
The Real Crete from Rethymno Image 2
The Real Crete from Rethymno Image 3
The Real Crete from Rethymno Image 4
The Real Crete from Rethymno Image 5

Loading Options
10 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation

Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
See 2 more

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

You will be picked up from your hotel in Scaletta, Stavromenos, Pigianos Kampos, Adelianos Kampos, Platanias, Rethymno City. If you are staying at the Grand Rimondi pickup is from the Opap shop in Stavromenos. Hotel Ideon pickup from 4 Martyrs Square bus stop. Pickup is not available from Grand Rimondi and remote hotels/villas. Pick up not available from Petres.,Gerani, Kavros and Georgioupolis

What To Expect

Monastery of Arkadi

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.
Read more

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Melidoni Cave

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.
Read more

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

(7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Real Crete from Rethymno?

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).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-140026P1

Traveler Photos

See more
See more

Reviews

4.93
43 reviews

Average 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 43 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
40
4 stars
3
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0

Loading Options
Chania Tours
Attractions
Guides
Calendar
View more

Similar Tours & Activities

From Chania private trip to Spili-Kourtaliotiko-Kalypso beach

From Chania private trip to Spili-Kourtaliotiko-Kalypso beach

42
 7 to 8 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$570.78
Full-Day Tour Gramvousa Balos Bay from Rethymno with French Guide

Full-Day Tour Gramvousa Balos Bay from Rethymno with French Guide

New To The Site!
 9 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$19.34
Gramvousa Islands Boat Cruise

Gramvousa Islands Boat Cruise

New To The Site!
 8 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$78.77
Full-Day Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour from Chania

Full-Day Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour from Chania

3
 14 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$55.75

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari
Likely to Sell Out

Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari

280
 4 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$68.27
Walking “Food tasting tour” in the town of Chania
Likely to Sell Out

Walking “Food tasting tour” in the town of Chania

209
 2 hours 20 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$94.44
Minoans World 3D Museum & 9D Cinema
Likely to Sell Out

Minoans World 3D Museum & 9D Cinema

200
 45 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$22.76
Milia Mountain Retreat - Semi Private Safari Tour with Tastings and Lunch
Likely to Sell Out

Milia Mountain Retreat - Semi Private Safari Tour with Tastings and Lunch

146
 7 to 8 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation
from
US$165.53

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.

Filter by:

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Real Crete from Rethymno?
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).
  • This tour 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • All Fees and Taxes.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 18..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

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?
A:

Accessibility information for the The Real Crete from Rethymno is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Real Crete from Rethymno 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!

 

 

Mar 2024

What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Report Product Issue

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Lowest Price Guarantee

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

We guarantee the lowest price on all the tours available to book on our site. We'll refund the difference if you find the exact tour cheaper online until 48 hours before your tour starts.

We Make It Easy!

Gather your information

Locate your City Boat Tours Booking Number and the proof of the lower price you found.

Send it to us

Email [email protected] with the documents, your name, and your home address.

We'll review

We'll review your materials and get in touch as soon as possible.

Receive your refund

If everything checks out, we'll refund you the price difference.

Refund Terms & Conditions

The following conditions apply to all lowest price guarantee refund requests:

  • The lowest price guarantee is available to any customer who makes a qualifying purchase through our website. The qualifying purchase must be a minimum of US$20 (or equivalent).
  • The lowest price guarantee covers retail and prepaid rates available to the general public. This does not include discounts or promotions you may receive (or be eligible for) from third-party sites or organizations such as AAA or AARP or special offers made as part of a membership program, corporate discount, daily deal, group, or rewards program.
  • City Boat Tours promotions cannot be combined with the lowest price guarantee.
  • If you find a lower retail or prepaid rate for the same tour, offered on the same date, time and priced in the same currency as your original purchase, on any other website between the time you book on City Boat Tours and 48 hours before your trip starts, we will refund the difference.
  • The lowest price guarantee does not apply where a lower overall price is found by breaking down the purchased tour into one or more parts sold separately.
  • City Boat Tours reserves the right to verify the lower price details. Examples of acceptable forms of verification include a web screenshot or a web address.
  • All refund decisions will be made at the sole discretion of City Boat Tours.

Cancellation Policy

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free cancellation
100% refund
No refund

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).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour 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.

Sorting, ranking, and search results

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

City Boat Tours wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through City Boat Tours over a 12-month period.

The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.

Chat with us

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Concierge