Private Tour to Arkadi Monastery and Rethymno from Heraklion
Overview
A day tour in Rethymno and Arcadi Monastery, offers a delightful mix of history, culture, and scenic beauty.
Start your day with a visit to Fortezza, a massive Venetian fortress that overlooks the city. Explore the bastions, towers, and the historical mosque inside. The panoramic views of Rethymno from the top are breathtaking.
Take a leisurely walk through the narrow streets of the Old Town. Admire the well-preserved Renaissance buildings, Ottoman structures, and charming squares. The Venetian Loggia and Rimondi Fountain are notable landmarks.
Explore the Arcadi monastery, known for its beautiful architecture and religious artifacts.
It holds great significance in Greek history and has become a symbol of the Cretan struggle for independence.
The monastery houses a small museum with exhibits related to its history.
The journey to the monastery offers breathtaking views of the Cretan landscape, adding to the overall experience.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
- Tickets Entrance
- Pick up and Drop off from your hotel/port/airport
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation in Mercedes Benz Van
- Liability Insurance
- Local English speaking Driver Guide
- Lunch (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
We don't pick up travelers from Souda port, Chania, Ierapetra and Sitia region.
What To Expect
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Rethymnon
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Monastery of Arkadi
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Let us know if there are any specific sights or experiences you'd like to include, and we'll tailor the tour accordingly.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Cruise passengers must provide the name of ship.
- Infant seats available on request
- If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please contact us to let us know
- For the tours that start later than 09:00 am from cruises, kindly note that you may have to skip one/a couple sites to get back to ship on time. Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour to Arkadi Monastery and Rethymno from Heraklion?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Bottled water.
- Tickets Entrance.
- Pick up and Drop off from your hotel/port/airport.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Private transportation in Mercedes Benz Van.
- Liability Insurance.
- Local English speaking Driver Guide.
- Lunch (optional).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour to Arkadi Monastery and Rethymno from Heraklion is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour to Arkadi Monastery and Rethymno from Heraklion will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
- Tickets Entrance
- Pick up and Drop off from your hotel/port/airport
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation in Mercedes Benz Van
- Liability Insurance
- Local English speaking Driver Guide
- Lunch (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Let us know if there are any specific sights or experiences you'd like to include, and we'll tailor the tour accordingly.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Cruise passengers must provide the name of ship.
- Infant seats available on request
- If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please contact us to let us know
- For the tours that start later than 09:00 am from cruises, kindly note that you may have to skip one/a couple sites to get back to ship on time. Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities.
