Rethymnon Old Town, Arkadi, Eleutherna, Margarites | Private
Overview
Private experience • Flexible itinerary • Local insight
Experience Crete’s history, culture, and local craftsmanship on this carefully curated private tour, led by a local host.
• Walk through the charming Old Town of Rethymno, with its Venetian harbor, colorful alleys, and hidden churches.
• Visit the historic Arkadi Monastery, a powerful symbol of Cretan freedom and resilience.
• Continue to Margarites Pottery Village, where centuries-old ceramic traditions come alive in local workshops.
Depending on your interests and time, we may enrich your experience with one additional stop, such as:
• A traditional Olive Mill
• Melidoni Cave
• The Ancient Eleutherna Museum (Closed Tuesday)
• A local Honey Museum
• A local Winery
Ideal for travelers who value authenticity, flexibility, and culture.
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Shore Excursion • Cruise Friendly • Ports of Call Tours • Full Day Tour From Heraklion Port • Crete • Rethimno • Noon • Afternoon
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Fuel, Tolls, Taxes, & Fees
- Olive Mill Visit & Tasting Fee
- Onboard Wi-Fi & Fast Charger
- Knowledgeable Local Driver-Host Fluent in English
- Planning & Organization of your Personalized Tour
- Liability Insurance
- Private Transportation in a Comfortable Van
- Hygiene Amenities & First Aid Kit
- Hotel, Harbor, or Meeting Point Pickup & Drop-Off
- Arkadi Entrance Fee
- Personal expenses, Tips & Gratuities
- Lunch is an Optional Experience
- Museum of Ancient Eleutherna Entry Fee: €10/person (optional)
- Licensed Guide (multi-language, optional, extra charge)
Meeting and Pickup
Pick-Up Point: Outside your Hotel Reception. -For Cruise Passengers: Outside the main Heraklion Port Passenger Terminal BuildingPick-ups outside the designated area -Available upon request (extra fee may apply)
What To Expect
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Old Venetian Harbour of Rethymno
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rethymnon Old Town
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Venetian Fortezza (pass by)
Monastery of Arkadi
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Museum of Ancient Eleutherna (pass by)
Margarites
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Melidoni Cave
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Apithano Honey Museum-Tasting & Tours
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Your Driver-Host provides historical background, local context, and logistics throughout the day outside archaeological sites. Greek law requires a Licensed Guide for tours inside sites and museums; these can be arranged upon request for an in-depth visit.
- Travelers from cruise ships should take the earliest possible option!
- Travelers should wear suitable shoes & clothes
- We can accommodate big groups. For groups of 9 or more, please contact us directly.
- Pick-ups outside the designated area -Available upon request (extra fee may apply)
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rethymnon Old Town, Arkadi, Eleutherna, Margarites | Private?
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- 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).
- Bottled water.
- Fuel, Tolls, Taxes, & Fees.
- Olive Mill Visit & Tasting Fee.
- Onboard Wi-Fi & Fast Charger.
- Knowledgeable Local Driver-Host Fluent in English.
- Planning & Organization of your Personalized Tour.
- Liability Insurance.
- Private Transportation in a Comfortable Van.
- Hygiene Amenities & First Aid Kit.
- Hotel, Harbor, or Meeting Point Pickup & Drop-Off.
- Arkadi Entrance Fee.
- Personal expenses, Tips & Gratuities.
- Lunch is an Optional Experience.
- Museum of Ancient Eleutherna Entry Fee: €10/person (optional).
- Licensed Guide (multi-language, optional, extra charge).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rethymnon Old Town, Arkadi, Eleutherna, Margarites | Private is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024What's Included
- Bottled water
- Fuel, Tolls, Taxes, & Fees
- Olive Mill Visit & Tasting Fee
- Onboard Wi-Fi & Fast Charger
- Knowledgeable Local Driver-Host Fluent in English
- Planning & Organization of your Personalized Tour
- Liability Insurance
- Private Transportation in a Comfortable Van
- Hygiene Amenities & First Aid Kit
- Hotel, Harbor, or Meeting Point Pickup & Drop-Off
- Arkadi Entrance Fee
- Personal expenses, Tips & Gratuities
- Lunch is an Optional Experience
- Museum of Ancient Eleutherna Entry Fee: €10/person (optional)
- Licensed Guide (multi-language, optional, extra charge)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Your Driver-Host provides historical background, local context, and logistics throughout the day outside archaeological sites. Greek law requires a Licensed Guide for tours inside sites and museums; these can be arranged upon request for an in-depth visit.
- Travelers from cruise ships should take the earliest possible option!
- Travelers should wear suitable shoes & clothes
- We can accommodate big groups. For groups of 9 or more, please contact us directly.
- Pick-ups outside the designated area -Available upon request (extra fee may apply)
- Operated by a business
