Crete: Arkadi Monastery e-Bike Tour with Lunch

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    Discover the beauty surrounding Rethymno as you cycle along the coastline. Just before you start the journey uphill, you will make your first stop at the Arsani Monastery. From there you will continue uphill through the olive groves, passing small picturesque villages before making your next stop to the village of Amnatos.

    There you can admire the mansion of Sanguinazzo, where you will discover above its main door the inscription which states “Initium sapientiae timor Domini”. Your next stop is the Arkadi Monastery, which boasts a rich and prestigious history. You can learn about the resistance of the local people and the heroic acts of the monks, which will help you understand the significant role they played during the Greek revolution against the Ottomans.

    Following the monastery, you will be spoiled with a selection of traditional dishes in a traditional taverna. Due to the elevated location, you will also have breathtaking panoramic views over Rethymno and the Mediterranean Coast whilst you dine. Following lunch, you’ll ride towards Pigi Village and make a final stop at Adele, before slowly making your way back to your starting point.

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    • 9.3 / 10
    • Amnatos

    Boasting a garden, private pool and pool views, Sonatina villa is situated in Amnátos. The air-conditioned accommodation is 14 km from Rethymno Town.

    The villa has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower.

    Heraklio Town is 70 km from the villa, while Balíon is 28 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 86 km from Sonatina villa.

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      • 2.9 km
      • 8.8 / 10
      • Amnatos

      Featuring a garden, private pool and pool views, Adagio villa is located in Amnátos. The air-conditioned accommodation is 14 km from Rethymno Town.

      The villa features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower.

      Heraklio Town is 67 km from the villa, while Balíon is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 77 km from Adagio villa.

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        • 2.9 km
        • 9.5 / 10
        • Kapsaliana

        Surrounded by the largest olive grove on the island of Crete, Kapsaliana Village is nestling in a peaceful location with superb views of the countryside and the sea.

        The carefully renovated Kapsaliana Village Hotel is a beautiful complex of 22 stone buildings of Cretan and Venetian architecture.

        Each individual in design unit offers modern amenities. Most feature comforts including fireplace, private terrace, free internet access, satellite TV and minibar.

        At the outdoor swimming pool guests can swim, sunbathe and enjoy cool drinks and snacks from the bar. At the Kapsaliana Village Restaurant & Café guests can taste delicious meals or drinks by the fireplace or on the outside terrace.

          • 3.4 km
          • 9.5 / 10
          • Eparchiaki Odos Viran Episkopis-Monis Arkadiou Epar.Od. Viran Episkopis-Monis Arkadiou, Milopotamos 740 52, Greece

          Located in Roúpai and only 5.5 km from Museum of Ancient Eleftherna, Aerin Villa, a Sublime Sanctuary, By ThinkVilla provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. With mountain views, this accommodation features a terrace and a swimming pool.

          This villa is equipped with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms equipped with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa.

          At the villa guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. Guests can also relax in the garden.

          Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 20 km from Aerin Villa, a Sublime Sanctuary, By ThinkVilla, while Psiloritis National Park is 31 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 70 km from the accommodation.

            • 3.5 km

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