Hiking on the Ancient path Eleftherna - Margarites, Crete

Activity ID : 2471

Moderate

7 hours

Apr - Oct

Minimum participation limit 8 years

English, Greek

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Activity Description

The city of Eleftherna was built between 970 – 820 BC by the Dorians (northern Greeks) that came to the island during 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 with the rest of the cities on Crete, continental Greece, Cyprus, and even cities in Africa.

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.

There we have the choice to visit the ceramic workshops and be introduced to the traditional art of pottery which flourished there from the Minoan period until nowadays.

Data:

Distance: 11 km
Duration: 5 hours
Total tour duration 7 hours
Family-friendly: Yes

Included

• Experienced, English speaking guide

• Free Wi-Fi

• Free transport from/to your hotel. (as long as you are within the predefined pick-up area)

• Trekking equipment (trekking poles, backpack) uppon request

• Snack pack (water,energy bar, fruits, juice box)

Not included

• Tickets to museums and archeological sites

• Specialised guides for museums and archaeological sites

• Private expenses (coffees, alcoholic drinks etc.)

Do nοt forget

• Trekking shoes or regular sports shoes

• Camera

• Sun Screen

• Sunglasses

• Windproof jacket

• Hat

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 7 days or more prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are automatically reimbursed for the full activity price.
Cancellation between 3 and 7 days prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are entitled to a 50% reimbursement.
Cancellation 3 days or later are what we call last-minute cancellations. No reimbursements will be effected.

* If the activity is canceled by the activity provider (due to weather, non-completion of minimum entries, force majeure, etc.), the price of your activity, is refunded in full.

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