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Excursion #Kalypso Beach

Excursion #12

 

Kalypso Beach or Pirates’ Fjord is located south of Rethymnon, in a tiny cove south of Mouri or Karavos Cape, near Plakias. It is a very narrow cove, formed between enormous vertical cliffs. The tiny beach shaped here has sand at its starting point and doesn’t exceed 2m in width. It deepens abruptly and changes to a deep rocky harbor. The fjord is named after the pirates who took refuge inside this sheltered bay during the Byzantine era.

Excursion #10

Excursion #9

 

Starting Point: Rethymno



Stop at Plakias for photos. Plakias is a popular tourist resort, located 36km south of Rethymno city, at the exit of a fertile valley south of the range Kouroupa. Next to it empties the river Kotsifos.


Stop at Korakas beach for swim.


Stop at Fragokastelo. It stands for “ The Catholic Castle” and it is a famous location in Crete, its landmark is the local Venetian castle and it is accompanied by the superb beach and of course, the renowned Drosulites.


Stop at Hora Sfakion for food or coffee.


Stop at Vryses for yoghurt or coffee. Vryses is a village of Apokoronas municipality at Chania, built at an elevation of 70 meters, 30 km away from Chania, on the central Chania – Rethymnon highway. The name of the village is due to the morphology of the soil, as there are a lot of taps, springs and running waters.


Return: Rethymno

Excursion #9

Excursion #9

 

Starting Point: Rethymno



Tour at traditional mountain villages of Axos, Zoniana, Livadia, Anogia, Zominthos and Nida where we make a short strop for photos.


Back to Anogia for food or coffee.


Next Stop Melidoni Cave. The Cave of Melidoni is located approximately 1,800 meters northwest of the homonym village Melidoni of Mylopotamos, at an altitude of 220m and on the south side of Kouloukonas Mountain. Gerontospilios, as also called, is very important due to the archaeological findings, some of which are exhibited in the Archaeological Museum of Rethymnon. Moreover, the cave has played a tragic role in the history of Cretan revolution against the Turks, in 1824.


Stop at Panormo for coffee and photos. Panormo is situated about 20km east of Rethymnon city, in the province of Milopotamos. It is a tranquil seaside village, which has met a fast development during the last decades, without however losing its traditional character.


Return: Rethymno

Excursion #7

Excursion #7

Starting Point (1): Rethymno



Stop (2): Limnoupolis – There is a lot of excitement, craziness, swirl and laughter splashes waiting for you. Only 8km outside of Chania city there is a whole “fun land” in lush full of fascinating aquatic games which will take you away from your routine, negative thoughts and stop the time years ago when you were still a child.


Return (1): Rethymno

Excursion #5

Excursion #5

Starting Point (1): Rethymno



Stop (2): Spili (10 minutes stop to get water) – Spili is located about 30km south of Rethymno, at an altitude of 430m. In the center of the village square with the two huge plane trees, is Kefalovrisi as it is called.


Stop (3): Agia Galini (1 hour stop) – Agia Galini is one of the most popular seaside resorts of southern Rethymnon, situated next to the exit of the Amarianos River, 61km south of Rethymno city and 68km southwest of Heraklion. This small town is bustling with life during the summer months and provides all the necessary touristic amenities.


Stop (4): Phaistos (1 hour and 30 minutes stop) – Phaistos was the second biggest city of Crete in the second millennium before Christ, after Knossos, and is now an important archaeological site. Located southwest of Heraklion, at a distance of 62 kilometers, 100 meters above sea level. The Minoan palace of Phaistos corresponds to a flourishing city which arose in the fertile plain of the Messara in prehistoric times, from circa 6000 BC to the 1st century BC, as archaeological finds confirm.


Stop (5): Matala (1 hour stop) – Matala, were a port of Phaestus and Gortys and is well known for the carved caves, which were Grecoroman tombs. The cape south of Matala has been identified as the Cape Nysos and the location where the ships of Menelaus were wrecked (Odyssey).


Stop (6): Tavern “Drymos” (aproximately 2 hours stop) – Tavern “Drymos” is situated in a natural green environment and is crossed by small tributaries. Next to it there is the gorge of Agios Antonios of Patsos where you can enjoy the walk before or after your meal.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Return (1): Rethymno

Excursion #4

Excursion #4



Starting Point (1): Ρέθυμνο


Stop (2): Heraklion Archaeological Museum – The museum brings together archaeological finds from all over Crete, covering over 5500 years of the island”s history. Pride of place is given to the treasures of Minoan civilization, the entire historical course of which can thus be appreciated.


Stop (3): Knossos – The archaeological site of Knossos is sited 5 km southeast of the city of Heraklion.
There is evidence that this location was inhabited during the neolithic times (6000 B.C.). On the ruins of the neolithic settlement was built the first Minoan palace (1900 B.C.) where the dynasty of Minos ruled.
This was destroyed in 1700 B.C and a new palace built in its place.
The palace covered an area of 22,000sq.m, it was multi- storeyed and had an intricate plan. Due to this fact the Palace is connected with thrilling legends, such as the myth of the Labyrinth with the Minotaur.


Return (1): Ρέθυμνο

Excursion #2

Excursion #2

 

Starting Point (1): Rethymno



Stop (2): Melidoni Cave – The Cave of Melidoni is located approximately 1,800 meters northwest of the homonym village Melidoni of Mylopotamos, at an altitude of 220m. Gerontospilios, as also called, is very important due to the archaeological findings. Moreover, the cave has played a tragic role in the history of Cretan revolution against the Turks, in 1824.


Stop (3): Margarites – Margarites village is located 27 km from Rethymnon at an altitude of 300 meters. It keeps a long tradition of pottery that has its roots in antiquity. It is a village with narrow streets and nice houses. In the village there is the church of St. John with medieval frescoes.


Stop (4): Museum of Eleftherna – A modern building of 1,700 sq.m. which looks like an ark and accommodates the rich history of one of the most powerful and important cities of ancient Crete.


Stop (5): Arkadi Monastery – Arkadi Monastery is situated 23 km. from Rethymno and is one of the most important monasteries in Crete. It became known due to the strong involvement of the liberation struggles, culminating in the siege and sacrifice of encapsulated defenders to it on November 8, 1866, which blew themselves up alive so as not to surrender to the Turks. Also it has been characterized by UNESCO as a European Freedom Monument.


Return (1): Rethymno

Excursion #1

Excursion #1

 

Starting Point (Α): Rethymno



Stop (Β): Agryroupoli – The village of Argiroupoli is full of ancient and modern culture elements. In and around the village there are sections of the ancient city, Roman remains Venetian buildings and Byzantine churches. The area is famous for its springs, it is a verdant place with water flowing from everywhere.


Stop (C): Ancient Lappa – The area has Roman baths, mosaics, inscriptions and statues of Zeus, Aphrodite and Dionysus. Near the village there is the temple of the Five Virgins. Also there is a Roman cemetery with carved tombs.


Stop (D): Kourna Lake – The only natural freshwater lake of Crete, a place rich in fauna.


Stop (E): Georgioupoli – Georgioupolis is 20 km from Rethymno and has a large tourist facilities and shops.


Return (A): Rethymno

Excursion #Chania Old Town



Chania is popular for its vibrant nightlife and cosmopolitan lifestyle and it is located 70 km from Rethymno. Chania is considered a top holiday destination for tourists from all over the world. With a very rich and extraordinary history and cultural heritage, you may find in Chania a great variety of monuments of exceptional cultural interest worth visiting.


We can take you to Chania’s old town. After you enjoy the traditional streets of the old town, the time we will agree, we will come to pick you up and return you to Rethymno.
(140 km. route)

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