15 Arkadi Monastery Trips in Crete To Build A Day Around

Arkadi Monastery Trips, Melidoni Cave Tours, Pottery Workshops, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Rethymno: Arkadi, Melidoni, and Margarites Tour

/ August 4, 2026

1.Arkadi, Melidoni, and Margarites Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 211 reviews · 10 hours · from $41Our pick

Rethymno day trip to Melidoni Cave, Margarites pottery, Arkadi Monastery, an olive oil mill, lunch with live music, and Gorge stops.

“Such great value for money. I was actually booked onto a similar tour with another company that was cancelled and I am so glad that it was. Anastasia and Costas were amazing tour guides. Anastasia has so much knowledge of the history of the island and Costas provides insight into the local culture (I don't want to ruin any surprises).”

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Rethymno: Melidoni Cave and Arkadi Monastery Half-Day Trip

/ August 4, 2026

2.Melidoni Cave and Arkadi Monastery Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 120 reviews · 210 minutes - 6 hours · from $28Best value

Half-day bus trip from Rethymno to Melidoni Cave and Arkadi Monastery, plus a Margarites pottery workshop and Dam views.

“The visit to Arkadi is definitely worthwhile, so I would recommend it if you can't get there yourself by public KTEL bus. Melidoni was also nice. The inland landscape on route was impressive, and nothing like the coastal roads. The guide talks about Cretan culture and history, which makes the trip interesting. I think this is a good day out to get away from the beach and see something else of Crete. Be aware though, you are not stopping in Margaritas village - just a nearby pottery workshop.”

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From Rethymno: Arkadi, Margarites, Sfendoni Cave & Axos Tour

/ August 4, 2026

3.Arkadi, Margarites, Sfendoni Cave & Axos Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 59 reviews · 8 hours · from $48

Arkadi Monastery, Margarites pottery, Sfendoni Cave, and Axos cheese-making in one 8-hour Crete loop from Rethymnon.

“Tutto perfetto e interessante, il bus magari un pochino più pulito”

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e-Bike Cycling Tour to Arkadi Monastery Full Lunch included

/ August 4, 2026

4.e-Bike Cycling Tour to Arkadi Monastery Full Lunch included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 6 hours · from $82Top rated

E-bike day trip from Rethymno to Arkadi Monastery with village climbs, big Mediterranean views, and a full Cretan taverna lunch.

“Wat een inspirerende gids. Verteld veel over Kreta en Griekenland in het algemeen. Prachtige tour, fietsen met goede ondersteuning. Lunch was heerlijk. De leukste tour op Kreta!”

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Rethymno Old Town, Arkadi , Eleutherna, Margarites | Private

/ August 16, 2026

5.Rethymno Old Town, Arkadi , Eleutherna, Margarites | Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $98.52

Private day trip from Heraklion to Rethymno, Arkadi, Margarites and Apithano, with olive oil tasting. Optional Eleutherna and cave.

“We went on the tour of Rethymno, Ardadi Eleutherna and the Margarites. It was a very good tour. We tasted some very good olive oil and saw some very beautiful pottery. We went to the monastery and learned something of the history of Crete. It was a wonderful way to see part of the island. Thank you so much for everything you showed us.”

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Pottery Village of Margarites – The monastery of Arkadi & The Gorge of Patsos

/ August 16, 2026

6.Pottery Village of Margarites – The monastery of Arkadi & The Gorge of Patsos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $357.45

A no-driving Crete day of pottery in Margarites, Arkadi Monastery, and the gorge of Patsos with a picnic lunch and raki.

“Excellent and varied tour to the countryside (village, monastery and Amari valley) At Patsos gorge, nice hike along the river: depending on your ability, you can have an easy walk to the st anthony cave only or walk further out. Had an excellent lunch at a countryside taverna, excellent meatballs in a fragrant tomato sauce, goat and local cheese pastry with mint and honey desert! I recommend for a day out of the city!”

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Rethymno: e-Bike tour to Arkadi monastery

/ August 24, 2026

7.e-Bike tour to Arkadi monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $53

E-bike tour from Rethymno to Arkadi Monastery with a live guide, safety gear, village stops, and a soft-drink break in about 4 hours.

“Yiannis is a great guide, I booked the private tour and he showed me a lovely monastry run by a nun who takes care of about 20 sweet streetcats as well. We then went to a small village for some refreshments, to the military museum and then to a tiny old village that is just ruins now (beautiful scenery and a nice walk) and told me about it’s history. The bikeride itself was at times quite challenging, but the scenery is beautiful, you are thankful for the ebike during the climbs and Yiannis keeps a close eye on you to make sure you are alright and having fun. I had…”

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Half-Day Trip to Arkadi Monastery and Melidoni Cave

/ August 30, 2026

8.Half-Day Trip to Arkadi Monastery and Melidoni Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $31.95

Half-day bus tour from Chania to Melidoni Cave, Margarites pottery, Arkadi Monastery, plus dam photo stop. Tickets paid onsite.

“Luxury bus? Minivan mercedes? The joke was a double-decker bus filled with 40/50 people. The guide gave explanations on the bus but did not go to the sites gave us information on what we see concretely. I chose the tour in English, I didn’t understand that it would be in English and German! It is not very nice to hear the same information in 2 languages. I'm not wearing pottery so I would have personally dispensed with this stopover. The cave was nice and easy to access as long as you fit on its 2 legs, so the elderly and children can access it. The monastery was really good. I…”

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Full day tour to Arkadi-Margarites-Melidoni Cave-Axos

/ August 31, 2026

9.Full day tour to Arkadi-Margarites-Melidoni Cave-Axos

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $47.89

Full-day mountain loop from Chania: Arkadi Monastery, Margarites pottery, Melidoni Cave and Axos cheese stop, with pickup and snacks.

“Such a knowledgeable tour guide. Truly covered some of the best of Crete history and traditional gems. Loved Margarite and the ceramic artisans there who gave us a demonstration. The lunch in Axons was wonderful so delicious and the tavRead more”

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Chania Areas: Day Trip to Arkadi -Margarites & Rethymno City

/ August 30, 2026

10.Chania Areas: Day Trip to Arkadi -Margarites & Rethymno City

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 10 hours · from $43

See Arkadi Monastery, pottery in Margarites, and Rethymno old town, plus time to swim at a palm beach on a 10-hour day trip from Chania.

“The driver was excellent! Felt very safe! The tour guide gave very local information and even stopped and picked a carob pod for us to smell/taste! The small bus is very uncomfortable for tall people! No leg room! Seats are directly on top of the tire which makes no room for your feet!”

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Rethymno Guided eBike Tour to Arkadi Monastery

/ September 5, 2026

11.Rethymno Guided eBike Tour to Arkadi Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $69.79

Guided e-bike ride from Rethymno to Arkadi Monastery with village stops, sea views, and a 4 EUR entrance ticket extra.

“It was a very nice tour with Feo! He is a good guide. We went up the mountain to the chapel Arkadi. It was a wonderful view and on the way back with went to a local Store producing Olive oil.”

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Rethymno:Private Tour to Arkadi-Margarites and Melidoni

/ September 3, 2026

12.Private Tour to Arkadi-Margarites and Melidoni

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 hours · from $471

Private 6-hour Crete tour from Rethymno: Arkadi monastery, Margarites pottery and honey museum tasting, olive oil, and Melidoni cave.

“Beautiful experience with Angelina, thanks to her we got to know the reality of Crete beyond only the beaches. she is an excellent representative of the Cretan culture, which she tells about with passion, love and professionalism. we recommend everyone to participate in this excursion that you will always remember also thanks to the ceramic artifact produced with your hands (which you can take home). Thank you very much Angelina!”

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Rethymno Old Town, Arkadi, Eleutherna, Margarites | Private

/ September 5, 2026

13.Rethymno Old Town, Arkadi, Eleutherna, Margarites | Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8 hours · from $96

Private 8-hour Crete day: Rethymno Old Town, Arkadi Monastery, Margarites pottery, and Ancient Eleutherna, with tastings in a comfy van.

“Thoroughly enjoyable day out with George, professionally run and great communication beforehand. Various options presented to us and trip tailored to us on the day. Excellent local and historical knowledge given throughout the day. Vehicle was exceptionally clean and maintained and cold water on offer for us all day. Highly recommend this tour to anyone.”

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Patsos Gorge Dam of Potamon & The Monastery of Arkadi

/ September 12, 2026

14.Patsos Gorge Dam of Potamon & The Monastery of Arkadi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $210.68

Private 7-hour Crete tour to Agios Antonios cave, Patsos Gorge Dam, and Arkadi Monastery from Chania, with lunch and pickup.

“Very good experience ernesto was veary knowledgeable and helpful was happy to Taylor trip around me and good not have bean more helpful would defiantly use way to Crete again”

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