Tags: The city of Eleftherna was built between 970 – 820 BC by the Dorians (northern Greeks) that came to the island at that period. The city was one of the strongest and richest cities of Crete. It had a port that was located at Fodele bay. Through that port, the city could trade and communicate wi
| Experienced, English speaking | |
| Free transport from/to your ho | |
| Free Wi-Fi | |
| Lunch pack (water,energy bar, | |
| Lunch (wine, soft drinks, wate | |
| Trekking equipment (trekking p |
Starting from the small village Eleftherna, we shall hike through the ruins of the ancient city, where will have the opportunity to admire the Byzantine tower at the city’s entrance, the Roman reservoirs, and tunnels, the acropolis, and the Hellenistic bridge. After our exploration, we will visit the local archeological museum. Later, after hiking through the beautiful countryside we end up at the pottery village of Margarites, where we can enjoy our lunch.
There we have the choice to visit the ceramic workshops and be introduced to the traditional art of pottery which is flourished there from the Minoan period until nowadays.
Price
156€/person
Minimum number of participants, 3 persons
Price includes
• Experienced, English speaking trekking guide
• Free transport from/to your hotel with our vans. (as long as you are within the predefined pick-up area)
• Free Wi-Fi
• Lunch pack (water,energy bar, fruits, juice box)
• Lunch (wine, soft drinks, water)
•Trekking equipment (trekking poles, backpack) uppon request
excludes
• Private expenses (coffees, alcoholic drinks etc.)
• Tickets to museums and archaeological sites
• Specialised guides for museums and archaeological sites
• Anything that it is not mentioned at the "Price includes" list
What to bring
• Trekking shoes
• Windproof jacket
• Camera
• Sunscreen
• Hat – sun glasses
• Distance: 11 km
• Duration: 5 hours
• Total tour duration 7 hours
• Family friendly: Yes
Tour highlights: Visit the Acropolis Museum, one of the world's ten best museums (National Geographic's The Ten Best of Everything) Admire the most important exhibits of the Acropolis Museum you just can't miss -hand-picked among the 4,000 items on display
Sunset Wine Tasting at a traditional Canava with local delicacies. Wine tasting at a traditional Canava with local delicacies You will have the chance to choose your favorite wine and enjoying at the Prophet Elias mountain with panoramic sunset views.
Departure point of this excursion is set the small marina area of Mirabello Hotel at 9:00 a.m. heading to Spinalonga fortress and the marvelous beach of Kolokytha and Glaria, a small island near Kolokytha beach and opposite of Elounda village. On arrival we fish small size fish using rods and reels
GNTO Registry Number: 1039Ε60000070000
Number GE.MI. 118062927000