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The Cretan Way of Life at the mountains of Rethymno (Mylopotamos)

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Crete, Greece
  • 6 to 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

It’s easy to think that Crete’s traditional ways of life are gone for good. But this small-group guided visit to the Milopotamos region will convince you otherwise, as you meet a goatherd, his beekeeper wife, and the only nun remaining in her convent, and enjoy their warm hospitality, including a local lunch. Stroll an orange grove, learn about Cretan weddings, and sample raki as you discover the island time forgot.
  • Discover traditional Cretan lifestyles in a group no larger than six
  • Eat a home-cooked lunch with a beekeeper and her husband in Milopotamos
  • Taste honey from the comb and pluck an orange from the tree (in season)
  • Skip the self-drive drama—picks up and drops direct to Rethymnon-area hotels

What's Included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Local taxes
  • Lunch
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

    Meeting and Pickup

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

    Pickup points

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    Pickup details

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

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    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

    1

    Monastery of the Holy Cross Vosakos

    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Milopotamos

    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Milopotamos

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Apladiana

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Apladiana

    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Infant seats available
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • 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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