Highlights

Explore 16th-century Arkadi Monastery, a pilgrimage site that is a symbol of Cretan resistance.
View compelling mementos of the monastery’s role in a 19th-century military conflict.
Appreciate the picturesque Venetian harbor and restored historic buildings of 16th-century Rethymno.
Discover Rethymno’s picture-perfect Remondi Fountain, mosques and fragrant gardens on a guided walking tour.
Explore 16th-century Fortezza Castle, an imposing citadel built to protect the city from invasion.
Relish time on your own for further exploration of captivating Rethymno.

Description

Enhance your shoreside experience with a Regent Choice small group tour. Hosting no more than 16 guests, these tours provide a more intimate experience and allow for more personal engagement with your knowledgeable guide.

Immerse yourself in Cretan history by touring a 16th-century monastery and neighboring Rethymno, a town of Venetian origin. You’ll explore Renaissance-style Arkadi Monastery, a honey-colored stone structure built in 1587 that has long been a pilgrimage site and symbol of resistance after being assailed by Turkish troops in 1866. See relics from that conflict proudly displayed in the monastery’s small museum, including weapons and military banners, and examine religious artifacts such as a 17th-century vestment embroidered in gold that depicts Christ and His 12 disciples. Explore the nearby 16th-century city of Rethymno and appreciate the captivating Venetian-style harbor and abundance of restored historic buildings lining its narrow streets. On your guided walking tour, you might view stately Rimondi Fountain in Platanos Square, beautiful mosques and the fragrant municipal gardens. Discover imposing star-shaped Fortezza Castle, an imposing citadel perched at the edge of the city that juts out into the sea, originally built in 1590 to protect Rethymno from pirates and the Turks. You’ll revel in free time to further embrace Rethymno’s charm and enthralling history.

Helpful Hints

Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Carry bottled water, as you may require hydration.
Dress appropriately for religious venues; in churches, shoulders and knees must be covered; in mosques, men should wear long trousers and women should cover their hair, arms and knees.

Disclaimer:

This tour includes approximately two hours of moderate walking/standing, plus any additional walking at the guest’s discretion during free time. There will be some steps and uneven surfaces to negotiate. It is not available to guests who utilize a wheelchair. Guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina and may arrange with the guide not to participate in some walking portions of the tour. This tour has a limited capacity; therefore, it is recommended that guests pre-book this tour as early as possible. Guests who go ashore do so with the understanding that they will be mixing with members of the general public.

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