Classic and Authentic Day Tour (1D)

Wednesday:

Zaros - Phaistos - Lampini - Vatos - Spili - Arkadi - Rethimno (B-L-D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Starting from Zaros at the valley of Mesara we visit the archaeological site of Phaistos and its palace, the most important center of the Minoan civilization, and the most wealthy and powerful city in southern Crete. We continue on the road to Rethymnon and stop at the traditional Cretan village of Lampini, to visit the church and the museum of Panagia. The church is inscribed with a cupola, and depicts frescoes of the 12th and 14th century. It was an Episcopal church, since the village of Lampini once accommodated the seat of the famous Episcopate of Lampis, which had existed since 431. We continue to the village of Vatos, a small village hidden in the green where we find all the elements of its tradition. Walking down the alleys we visit the old school and its fountain as well as the museum with the farming tools and utensils of earlier times and end up having lunch at Vangelio House; a traditional village house , where dishes of genuine pure Cretan products are served, such as olive oil, vegetables, cheese, meat, wine and of course all the ingredients are fresh, local and cooked by your host, Vangelio. We finish at a cauldron of the village where you make Raki (the famous alcoholic beverage of Crete). Spili is our next stop known for its Venetian snake with a long line of 25 stone lion heads that run cool water from their mouths. Crossing the lush villages of Amarios we reach the Arkadi Monastery, which constitutes a landmark of architecture and civilization considering the magnificent facade of the church, the highly developed spiritual tradition as well as the flourishing development of fine arts. However, the holocaust, which took place in 1866, gave the monastery an eminent place in history, elevating it to an eternal symbol of freedom and heroism, recognized worldwide. We continue to Rethymnon in the afternoon and as we cross it we get an look at the city we can visit for a dinner walk after our arrival at the hotel. We continue to Rethimo in the afternoon.

• Air-conditioned Motorcoach
• 1 Lunch at Vaggelio's House
• Professional guide is included
• VAT and all legal taxes includedd

• Entrance Fees at the museums and the archaeological sites
• Drinks and beverages during lunch
• Optional excursions
• Gratuities
• Porterage service
• Anything that is not specified in the program as included

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