Take a beautiful cycle through Rethymno's countryside on an electric bicycle. Hike through the Myli Gorge and wander through the flora and fauna of Crete with a local guide. Enjoy a tasty local lunch and experience real Cretan hospitality.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 6 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English
- Small group
- Limited to 8 participants
- Welcoming travelers since 2019
Experience
Itinerary
Starting location:
Panepistimiou 1
Halevi Monastery, Rethymno
Visit, Sightseeing
Chromonastiri Military Museum
Visit, Sightseeing
Mili Gorge, Rethymno
Coffee, Free time, Walk, Hiking
Roussospiti
Lunch
Holy Monastery of St. Irene
Visit, Sightseeing
Panepistimiou 1
Bike tour
Main stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Visit the church of Panagia Halevi with its beautiful garden
- Visit Vila Clodio which houses the military museum
- Hike through the magnificent Myli Gorge
- Stop in the picturesque village of Roussospiti
- Enjoy a traditional Cretan lunch
Full description
Discover the beauty surrounding Rethymno as you head uphill through picturesque olive groves and make the first stop at Halevi Monastery. See the church of Panagia with its flame-shaped windows and the ruin of the monastery building, which was recently renovated.
Continue to the village of Chromonastiri and visit Villa Clodio where the Military Museum is housed. As you reach the Myli Gorge, a small oasis close to the city, set out on a short hike through a gorge with diverse flora and fauna and visit the abandoned village of Myli.
Stop and relax in the Cretan village of Roussospiti and be spoiled with a selection of traditional dishes from a family run taverna. Due to the elevated location you will have a breathtaking panoramic view over Rethymno and the Mediterranean coast. After lunch, ride to the monastery of Aghia Irini to talk to the nuns there and learn more about the history of this place before slowly starting your way back.
Includes
- Bottle of water
- Helmet
- Third-party insurance
- Lunch with a variety of Cretan dishes
- Entrance fee at the museum
- Coffee and drinks
- Gratuities, optional
Not suitable for
- People who can't ride a bike
- People under 4 ft 9 in (150 cm)
- People over 220 lbs (100 kg)
- People with mobility impairments
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Participants
Date
Meeting point
Panepistimiou 1 Rethymno 741 00, Greece.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Cash
Know before you go
- The entrance fee for the Military Museum is not included in the price of the tour
- The Military Museum is closed on Mondays and Saturdays
- This tour is recommended for people aged over 15 years old who are fit to ride a bike
- The e-bike helps you cycle at a minimum effort