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Routaki car route 32 – ‘Myriokefala’

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About the Tour – You’ll have a chance to:

  • Listen to the sad story of the Five Holy Virgins and visit the church where their graves can be seen.
  • Understand why icons are made and frescoes are painted, and what their special significance is in the Myriokefala monastery.
  • Find out what Operation Mercury entailed, and how Cretan peasants attacked their invaders with axes and pitchforks.
  • Discover why limestone was the material of choice for Roman masons building graves.
  • Enjoy a wonderfully refreshing break at Lake Kournas.
  • Hear how Georgioupoli, formerly Chrissopoli (gold city), was renamed in 1899 to honor Prince George who served as High Commissioner of Crete.

 

On this four-hour tour, created to fill a whole day, I’ll also fill you in on the chapels along the road, the regional football club, and the customs and traditions of the Cretans.

Description

The Spirit of Crete: A Drive from Rethymno to Georgioupoli via Myriokefala

One more time – the highlights of Car route 32 – ‘Myriokefala’:

    • you will drive through the nature park of Kalonyktis
    • stunning panoramic views with sea views over the Cretan Sea
    • beautiful limestone formations on both sides of the road
    • the unique Roman tombs of Ancient Lappa are open for visits
    • the impressive story of the Five Holy Virgins of Lappa
    • you can photograph the springs and waterfalls of Argiroupoli
    • you can visit the very old Monastery of Myriokefala
    • The most beautiful views over the south coast
    • Possibility to visit a cheese factory in Asia Gonia
    • The charming, cozy museum of ‘the Cretan Runner
    • Wander around or take a dip in the freshwater Lake Kournas
    • Or enjoy a delightful terrace on the square in Georgioupoli
schitterende watervallen bij Agriopouli, die u passeert met de routaki route 32
de Romeinse graven van Ancient Lappa
schitterende uitzichten tijdens routaki route 32, van Rethymnon naar Miriokefala

And all of this with the unique Routaki system. While you’re driving, your own smartphone ‘tells’ you various things via the RAGiF’s. These Routaki Audio Guide info Files provide you with interesting information about things you encounter along the way or general points of interest about Crete.

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