duration: 9 Hours
description: On our Rethymnon Villages Adventure tour, we will hit the road to the lush rolling hills area of the Rethymnon region where bucolic medieval villages and iconic historic sites are located.
Let us introduce you to the authentic rural areas of Crete, a side of the island beyond the city centers that don't see too many tourists by exploring abandoned historic monasteries, passing through the oldest olive groves in the Mediterranean, indulging in local recipes and admiring ancient ceramic techniques! Adventure awaits!
highlights: - Discover Cretan rural life in one of the most spectacular hilly parts of Crete (Rethymno region) and get a glimpse of how life was back in the late 19th century
- Visit the most sacred symbol of Cretans' struggle for Freedom Arkadi Monastery, as well as other amazing hidden gems.
- Explore an off-the-beaten-path village and learn about - Cretan herbs and their use in everyday life.
- Enjoy a walk through the charming village of Margarites known for its traditional pottery crafts
- Local impact — How you help the local community by joining this tour:
- Rural tourism is promoted as we support local economies and deep-rooted traditions that don't generally benefit from tourism.
- Traditional ways of cooking are supported that could be lost if not preserved.
- This tour promotes the traditional way of living and the customs of the area by visiting local craftsmen in their traditional venues
