Pottery Village of Margarites - The monastery of Arkadi & The Gorge of Patsos

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Crete, Greece

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Immerse yourself in Crete's culture with this journey from Patsos. Throughout the course of your day, you'll visit the pottery village of Margarites Gorge and the Eastern Orthodox Monastery of Arkadi before heading over to the beautiful St. Anthony Gorge for a bit of hiking. You'll then stop for a traditional tavern lunch before heading back.

Private tour for just you and your party
Don't worry about driving; a chauffeur will drive you from point to point
All admission fees are included
A traditional lunch in a tavern is included

What's Included

Hotel pick up and drop off (Only Rethymno district)
English or French speaking guide
Local driver / guide
Transport by air-conditioned car / mini bus
Entrance to the monastery
Learn about the religion of Crete
Walk in the beautiful gorge of Patsos
Lunch (vegetarian option included)
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lots of raki and laughter :)

The guide will not enter with you in the Monastery of Arkadi

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Private pick-up at each client’s hotel, only in the district of Rethymno Pick up time depending on the hotel

Meeting point

Eleftheríou Venizélou 39, Rethymno 741 31, Greece

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Margarites Gorge

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Monastery of Arkadi

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

St. Anthony Gorge (Gorge of Patsos)

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.8

based on 16 reviews

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Excellent and varied tour

LouisMartin_D, Sep 2022

Excellent and varied tour to the countryside (village, monastery and Amari valley) At Patsos gorge, nice hike along the river: depending on your ability, you can have an easy walk to the st anthony cave only or walk further out. Had an excellent lunch at a countryside taverna, excellent meatballs in a fragrant tomato sauce, goat and local cheese pastry with mint and honey desert! I recommend for a day out of the city!