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After you will be picked off in the morning from your hotel in Rethymnon, this unique village tour begins from Arkadi. There you will visit the historic Arkadi Monastery, renowned for its pivotal role in the resistance against the Turks. You will learn a lot about local history from the icons and the weapons there.
After this enriching visit, you will enjoy a majestic route towards Eleutherna where you will stop to glaze the landscape and enjoy the view.
The next station will be the village of Margarites, in which you can learn about the art of pottery and create your own ceramic in their local pottery workshop. The tradition of pottery goes back many generations in this village and the ladies there will be more than happy to initiate you to the Cretan pottery art.
Afterwards, you will be heading to Melidoni cave, also called “Gerodospilios,” which is a historic cave filled with stalactites and stalagmites. This 220-meter altitude cave was a place of worship for Talos the bronze giant guardian of Crete who protected the island of Crete from enemies. You will have an hour to explore the cave.
Before heading back to Rethymnon, you will stop at Axos Village, where you will have the chance to experience firsthand the production process of fresh cheese. Along with the local people you can take part in the milking process, witness the production of local cheese pies and cheese and of course taste the fresh traditional handmade snacks.
After the relaxed time for snacks and resting you are ready to depart and get dropped off at your hotel in Rethymnon, with a full experience of Crete’s history, art and flavors.
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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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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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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.
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.
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