Margarites pottery - Arkadi Monastery - Rethymno old town

ITINERARY

Margarites are famous for their ceramic tradition. In our workshop, we receive visitors from all over the world to get to know Cretan Ceramic Art to see how we make the pots on the wheel, how we decorate them, and how they are baked in the oven to reach their final form. We will be very happy to show you how we work, to see the modern tools we use but also the tools of our grandparents and if you want to try to create your works with our help. Learn to make your pottery for free in one of the best studios.
 
Arkadi Monastery: This contains one of the finest Venetian churches in Crete. The tragic events that took place here in 1866 made it a national symbol of Crete’s heroic struggle for independence. The Arkadi Monastery is very important in Greek history.  

Rethymno city: Combines rarely united features: the old town's charm and history, with proximity to a long sandy beach. Explore one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Greece, and search for your fairy-tale romance in the amazing old town of Rethymno. Rethymno's Old Town hides its secrets in plain sight walking tour takes you through the original settlement of the city you'll understand how the Old Town grew into Crete's third-largest settlement. 

DURATION

5 hours

FREE CANCELLATION

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PRIVATE GROUP 

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MEETING POINT

Cruise Ship Port / Hotels / Villas / City centre spots