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e-Bike Cycling Tour to Arkadi Monastery with Lunch included

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e-Bike Cycling Tour to Arkadi Monastery with Lunch included
Top rated
5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
20 reviews

A 44 km e-bike tour through hillside villages to reach Rethymno's most significant landmark, Arkadi Monastery. You will also enjoy a traditional lunch in a local tavern, before making your way back.

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Duration 6 hours
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GetYourGuide traveler –

Undoubtedly the highlight of a brilliant Crete holiday was the tour to Arkadi Monastery organised and led by the knowledgeable and professional Michalis of ebikes Rethymno. Suitable for all ages and abilities we cycled round the Rethymnon countryside making several stops at significant sites to learn for example the importance of the olive industry in the local economy and to visit buildings of historical importance. Before returning we enjoyed a delicious lunch of local specialities in a taverna overlooking the bay.

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Isla – United Kingdom

Great trip on Arkadi monastery tour. Michalis was an excellent guide and host, sharing lots of interesting information about crete and its culture. The eBikes made the up hills easy, and the monastery was fascinating. After the monastery a long sweeping ride downhill through beautiful scenery, stopping for a delicious Cretan lunch at a taverna. An excellent day out and thoroughly recommended.

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Panepistimiou 1

  • Adelianos Kampos

    Bike tour, Pass by

  • Pagkalochori

    Bike tour, Pass by

  • Amnatos

    Bike tour, Pass by

  • Timeline stop icon

    Monastery of Arkadi

    Visit, Coffee, Free time, Sightseeing

    Extra fee

  • Kirianna

    Lunch

  • Adele, Crete

    Bike tour, Pass by

  • Arrive back at:

    Panepistimiou 1

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Cycle along Rethymno's coastline
  • Discover small picturesque villages with breathtaking views
  • Visit the Arkadi Monastery, which is Rethymno's most significant landmark
  • Indulge yourself in a delicious Cretan lunch at a traditional taverna

Full description

Discover the beauty surrounding Rethymno as you cycle along the coastline. Just before you start the journey uphill, you will make your first stop at the Arsani Monastery. From there you will continue uphill through the olive groves, passing small picturesque villages before making your next stop to the village of Amnatos.

There you can admire the mansion of Sanguinazzo, where you will discover above its main door the inscription which states "Initium sapientiae timor Domini". Your next stop is the Arkadi Monastery, which boasts a rich and prestigious history. You can learn about the resistance of the local people and the heroic acts of the monks, which will help you understand the significant role they played during the Greek revolution against the Ottomans.

Following the monastery, you will be spoiled with a selection of traditional dishes in a traditional taverna. Due to the elevated location, you will also have breathtaking panoramic views over Rethymno and the Mediterranean Coast whilst you dine. Following lunch, you'll ride towards Pigi Village and make a final stop at Adele, before slowly making your way back to your starting point.

Includes

  • English speaking local guide
  • Bottle of water
  • Helmet
  • Third-party insurance
  • Lunch at a local Taverna consisting of a variety of Cretan dishes
  • Hotel pickup or drop-off
  • Entrance fee at the museum
  • Coffee and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People who can't ride a bike
  • People under 4 ft 9 in (150 cm)
  • People over 220 lbs (100 kg)
  • People with low level of fitness

Meeting point

Panepistimiou 1, Rethymno 741 00, Greece

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen

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  • The e-bike helps you cycle at a minimum effort

From $78.29 per person

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  • Guide
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  • Value for money
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GetYourGuide traveler – September 20, 2020 – Verified booking
Undoubtedly the highlight of a brilliant Crete holiday was the tour to Arkadi Monastery organised and led by the knowledgeable and professional Michalis of ebikes Rethymno. Suitable for all ages and abilities we cycled round the Rethymnon countryside making several stops at significant sites to learn for example the importance of the olive industry in the local economy and to visit buildings of historical importance. Before returning we enjoyed a delicious lunch of local specialities in a taverna overlooking the bay.
I
Isla – United KingdomOctober 23, 2022 – Verified booking
Great trip on Arkadi monastery tour. Michalis was an excellent guide and host, sharing lots of interesting information about crete and its culture. The eBikes made the up hills easy, and the monastery was fascinating. After the monastery a long sweeping ride downhill through beautiful scenery, stopping for a delicious Cretan lunch at a taverna. An excellent day out and thoroughly recommended.
D
Don – United StatesApril 11, 2024 – Verified booking
Excellent. Our guide was friendly and informative. Before the excursion we were in serious doubt about biking the 44 kilometers since the ride goes up 500 meters (1600 ft). However these e-bikes were better than others we have rented and we had no problem. Arcadi monastery is central to Crete”s history. We had a great lunch on the way down

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