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Soulful Sojourn in Crete: Monastery Musings, Pottery Perfection, and Sweet Symphony

Crete

Rethymno City

Duration

9 h

Availability

Up to 12 persons

Guided Tour

Up to 12 persons

Overnight Stay

Not provided

Active Months

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov

Description

An unforgettable nine-hour Crete adventure tour beginning with a scenic ride through the Rethymno countryside — visiting a 19th-century monastery, experiencing the ancient art of pottery, and culminating in a sweet symphony of authentic Cretan desserts and honey products.

Soulful Crete: Monastery, Pottery and Sweets Tour

  • 19th-Century Monastery: Visit a beautifully preserved 19th-century Cretan monastery in the rolling hillsides of Rethymno and experience the contemplative spiritual heritage of island life
  • Pottery Workshop: Participate in a Cretan pottery workshop — learning the ancient ceramic traditions that have been practised on this island since Minoan times
  • Sweet Cretan Symphony: Conclude with a curated tasting of authentic Cretan sweets and honey products — the sweetest possible ending to a soulful day in western Crete

A beautifully diverse Crete day adventure. Book through Gastronomy Tours.

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Highlights

  • Folklore Village Courtyard Visit

  • Monastery of Arkadi

  • Margarites Village

  • Traditional Cretan Sweets and Raki

  • Included

  • Private tour with private transportation

  • Coffee

  • Sweets

  • 3-course lunch

  • Wine

  • Fresh orange juice for children

  • Pickup Service within Chania and Rethymno

  • Not Included

  • Additional food and drink

  • Souvenirs and items of a personal nature

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Important Notice

    1. Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
    2. In general, there are few dress restrictions in Europe and dress codes are similar to those you are used to at home. Please note though that in many churches modest dress is required; no shorts or skimpy tops are permitted.

    Timeline

    Begin your Crete adventure tour from your accommodation in Chania / Rethymno

    Chania

    09:00

    Arrive at the folklore village and enjoy Greek coffee or local mountain tea in the courtyard. Listen to stories about life in 19th-century Crete from the traditional house museum owner.

    Rethymno

    10:00

    Depart for the Monastery of Arkadi. Explore the monastery, including the refectory, museum, icon shop, and religious edifices. Learn about its monumental architecture and significance in Cretan history.

    Monastery of Arkadi

    11:30

    Arrive at Margarites village and witness pottery making in the workshops.
    Explore local museums and galleries showcasing pottery craftsmanship.
    Indulge in traditional Cretan dishes at tavernas.

    Margarites village

    13:00

    Arrive at a local establishment to enjoy traditional Cretan sweets and raki.

    16:30

    Conclude the tour and return to your accommodation in Chania / Rethymno

    Chania

    18:00

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    Tour Languages

    English

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