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Matala and Gortys Archaeological Site

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8+ hrs
Availability : 1/4 - 31/10
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Max People : 50
Tour Details

Spend a day at the south part of Heraklion Region. Discover its coast and scenic landscapes of Matala, swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Libyan Sea and take a walk to the world-wide known Caves of the Village, shelter of the hippies during 60’s & 70’s.

Enjoy the views over the bay and walk around the streets of the village to do some souvenir shopping or have lunch.

During this tour you will also visit, the archaeological site of Gortyn, the Roman capital of the island of Crete which area was first inhabited around 7000 BC.

Departure & Return Location

Pickup and return from meeting point close to your hotel

Pickup from city of stay

Departure Time

Pickup time and details will be send to your email within 24 hours after your booking.

Price Includes

  • Transportation in Air-Conditioned bus
  • Professional Driver
  • Tour Guide
  • All the legal taxes
  • Liability insurance coverage by ALLIANZ

Price Excludes

  • Archaeological Site Entrance: 6€
  • Entrance to the caves: 4€
  • Lunch / Drinks
  • Personal expenses

Available languages

  • English
  • German
  • French
  • Italian

Highlights

  • Visit the Archaeological Site of Gortys
  • Enjoy a day in Matala Hippies Beach
  • Explore the famous caves by the beach
  • Swim in the crystal-clear waters
  • Explore the Village and get lunch by the sea

Important information

  • At the time of booking please provide your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the exact pickup details

What to bring:

  • Hat / Sunglasses / Sunscreen
  • Swimsuit / Beachtowel
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water
Tour ages
  • Adults 13+ | 45 EUR
  • Child 4-12 yrs | 22.50 EUR
  • Infant 0-3 yrs | FREE

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

 

Itinerary

Morning pickup

We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive will differ.

Bus Drive: 1 hour 30 minutes

1st stopGortys Site - 1 hour

Visit the unique archaeological place at the South of Crete, with sights from all periods of the 5000 years Cretan history.

 
Bus Drive: 20 minutes

 

2nd stopMatala - 4 hours 30 minutes

Arrival at the Hippies Beach of Matala. Our participantswill have plenty of free time to enjoy swimming, explore the famous caves, or have lunch at the most popular hippies shelter during the eras of 60’s & 70’s.

End of the tourReturn to resorts

Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning.
Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.

Bus Drive: 1 hour 30 minutes

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