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Rethymno: Arkadi, Melidoni, Gorge Walk & Cooking Lesson

By Loci Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 369 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Explore the stunning Melidoni Cave, a site rich in history.
  • Cook the traditional Cretan ‘Anevati Pita’ at grandma’s house.
  • Enjoy traditional Cretan meze with a view of Psiloritis.
  • Explore the Monastery of Arkadi and its surrounding areas.
  • Α short path through the Saint Anthony Gorge.
Activity location
    • Monastery of Arkadi
    • Rethymno Regional Unit, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Monastery of Arkadi
    • Rethymno Regional Unit, Greece

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Rethymnon: Melidoni cave - Arkadi - Villages & Cooking Pies
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:45
Price details
RM 368.54 x 2 AdultsRM 737.08

Total
Price is RM 737.08
Until Fri, 13 Mar

What's included, what's not

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    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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    Cooking Experience
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    Food (Cretan Mezes)
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    Local Tour Guide all the time with our group
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    Bus Transportation (max 20pax)
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    Professional Driver
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    Entrances (Melidoni 4€, Arkadi 5€)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drinks

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Smoking
  • Not suitable for: People with claustrophobia, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Embark on a Full-Day Cultural Adventure Through Crete

Experience Crete’s rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic local culture in one unforgettable day. This curated tour includes historical sites, charming villages, hands-on cooking, and hidden surprises.

Easy Pick-Up and Drop-Off

Your day begins with a convenient mini bus pick-up from your accommodation.
You’ll receive the exact pick-up time and location via email before the tour.

Melidoni Cave – History Beneath the Surface

Our first stop is the fascinating Melidoni Cave, a site of great historical and archaeological significance.
Explore its striking chambers while learning about its role in Cretan resistance and mythology.

Kalamas Village & Cooking Lesson at Grandma’s House

Next, we head to the peaceful village of Kalamas.
Here, you’ll enter a local home and learn how to prepare the traditional Anevati Pita during a hands-on cooking session, guided by a warm-hearted Cretan “grandma” eager to share her secrets.

Monastery of Arkadi – Symbol of Freedom

Visit the historic Arkadi Monastery, a powerful monument of Crete’s resistance during the 1866 revolt.
Discover its deep historical meaning and admire its serene setting and Venetian architecture.

Amari Valley & Saint Anthony Gorge

Continue the journey through the Amari Valley, with stunning views of Mount Psiloritis. Stop to enjoy traditional Cretan meze with a view of Psiloritis at the traditional village of Thronos. Then we will follow a beautiful scenic route to the impressive Gorge of Agios Antonios, where we will have time to relax and enjoy a traditional Greek coffee. Α short path through the Saint Anthony Gorge and discover the small chapel tucked among the rocks.
Surprise Local Stop

Enjoy a surprise cultural stop along the way—an off-the-beaten-path experience that deepens your connection with local life and tradition.

Comfortable Return

After a day full of discovery, flavor, and connection, relax in the mini bus as we drop you off at your accommodation.

Why You’ll Love This Tour:

Small group for a more personal experience

Limited pick-up time = more time exploring

Balance of history, food, nature, and village life

Real Cretan hospitality and interaction with locals

Location

Activity location
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    • Monastery of Arkadi
    • Rethymno Regional Unit, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    • Monastery of Arkadi
    • Rethymno Regional Unit, Greece