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Air-conditioned Vehicle -
Hotel pick up and drop off
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Description
Half day excursion to Botanical Garden & Spili from Plakias
The Maravel Garden is located on a 13,000-square-meter plot, with more than 300 varieties of herbs classified as follows:
Aromatic herbs Medicinal herbs Aromatic medicinal herbs
You will start with an herb garden tour and go on a journey of discovery with your experienced guide. When you enter the Maravel Garden, you find yourself in an herbal oasis. The tour lasts about 2.5 hours and gives you a unique and unforgettable experience.
Your guide introduces you to a wide range of native plants and herbs. You will discover plants that the Cretans have used for centuries for first aid, emergencies, and the treatment of chronic diseases. The garden tour offers the perfect opportunity to spend peaceful moments, is a gift for nature lovers and a unique experience for the whole family.
After the tour, you will have approximately 2 hours to visit the traditional village of Spili, with its famous square with the lionhead fountains. The village has nice cafes, small tavernas, a folklore museum, and the local monastery (the site of a bishop) that are worth visiting.
Excursion Highlights:
- Enjoy a herbal oasis.
- Visit the traditional village of Spili
- Enjoy the beautiful route in the mainland of Rethymno
What's included
- Free Cancellation (24h)
- Air-conditioned Vehicle
- Hotel pick up and drop off
What's not included
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
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Schedule
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |