Rethymno, South Crete & Preveli Monastery

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Duration

8-10 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English, Lithuanian, Romanian, Russian

About this tour

In the morning, you will go for a walk around Rethymno. The tour guide will take you through the streets of the old town, showing you Venetian, Turkish, and Greek architecture and landmarks, including the lighthouse and Rimondi Fountain.

You will visit the famous pastry shop of Master Georgos, where he will show you how to make traditional Cretan sweets. Afterwards, you will have enough free time in the old town to take photos or have coffee at one of the cafes on the waterfront.

Next, you will go to the male monastery of Preveli where the Holy Miracle Cross is kept. You will be able to touch the cross, visit the monastery museum, enjoy the sea view, and see the animals in the zoo.

After visiting the monastery, you will go to a traditional tavern for lunch (not included).

Then, you will head to the southern side of the island to Plakias Beach. Here, you can swim in the blue waters of the Libyan Sea and enjoy the view.

Finally, visit the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, where you can see Cretan bearded vultures and wild kri-kri goats. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the cliffs, sheer drops, and small caves.

Highlights

The tour begins at 9:30 in the morning (the start time may sometimes vary).
Hotel pickup is between 6:00 and 9:30, depending on the distance from the starting point of the excursion.
Return to hotels is between 18:30 and 21:30, depending on the distance from the ending point of the excursion.
What to bring: Comfortable shoes, Swimwear, Hat, Towel, Sunscreen, Water, Beachwear, Cash.
Infants must sit with their parents on the bus and will not have their own seats.

Included/Excluded

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Guide
Headsets to hear the tour guide clearly

Entrance fees to Preveli Monastery: €3 for adults
Lunch

Itinerary

	In the morning, you will go for a walk around Rethymno.
	The tour guide will take you through the streets of the old town, showing you Venetian, Turkish, and Greek architecture and landmarks, including the lighthouse and Rimondi Fountain.
	Next, you will go to the male monastery of Preveli where the Holy Miracle Cross is kept.
	Then, you will head to the southern side of the island to Plakias Beach. Here, you can swim in the blue waters of the Libyan Sea and enjoy the view.
	Finally, visit the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, where you can see Cretan bearded vultures and wild kri-kri goats. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the cliffs, sheer drops, and small caves.