Rethymnon Town & Arkadi Monastery
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port
Chania, Crete, Greece
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activityLevel
Moderate Activity
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excursionType
Information Not Currently Available
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wheelchairAccessible
No
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startingAtPrice
$90
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minimumAge
Information Not Currently Available
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duration
Approximately 5½ hours
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mealsIncluded
Meals not included
Head to the historic Venetian-Baroque Monastery of Arkadi—important due to the active role it played in the Cretan resistance to Ottoman rule. Your guide will provide details of the history and functions of this multi-purpose monastery. Life has seldom been restful and quiet for Crete; so next you will visit the city of Rethymnon, which was established during the Venetian occupation. With buildings dating back to the 16th century, a small Venetian-style harbor and narrow streets, Rethymnon offers a charming and very peaceful encounter with the island’s turbulent history. You will have free time to explore here and perhaps purchase a coffee (at your own expense) or shop for souvenirs.