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Explore Cretan culture on a day trip
$46.64
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Cretan History and Archaeology Day Trip from Plakias offers an insightful journey through ancient ruins and vibrant markets. This 9-hour and 30-minute adventure immerses you in the rich tapestry of Minoan culture and local traditions.
- 🏰 Visit Phaistos, the second largest Minoan palace in Crete, and explore its fascinating ruins while learning about Minoan culture.
- 🛒 Stop at Mires, where one of Crete's most beautiful farmers markets awaits, providing ample time to enjoy traditional snacks and shop for local products.
- 🏛️ Explore the newly opened Messara Museum, showcasing excavations that highlight the region's history from prehistory to the Middle Ages.
- 🗿 Discover Gortys, the former capital of the Roman province of Crete, and visit its impressive archaeological site just one kilometer from the museum.
- 🚌 Enjoy convenient bus transfers throughout the trip, ensuring a comfortable journey as you explore each destination.
- 🎟️ Admission is free for children up to 5 years and EU citizens up to 25 years, providing an inclusive experience for families.
- 👨🏫 Benefit from a guided tour led by an experienced English-speaking guide, who will take care of entrance fees and tickets.
- 🍽️ Lunch and snacks are included, allowing you to savor local cuisine during your adventure.
- 👶 Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, with specialized infant seats available for added comfort.
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Explore Cretan culture on a day trip
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
- Bus transfer throughout the trip.
- Free admission everywhere: Children up to 5 years and EU citizens up to 25 years
- Guided tour with an experienced guide
- Entrance Messara Museum 10 € and Gortys 10 €
- Entrance fee Phaistos 15 €
- Lunch
- Snacks
Meeting point
Parking behind the Synka supermarket
at the bridge opposite Forum
Return details
Parking behind the Synka supermarket
at the bridge opposite Forum
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Explore Festo's second largest Minoan palace. On the way, your guide collects the entrance fees and takes care of the tickets
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MiresVisit the street market in Mires. Here is time for snacks and shopping for traditional Cretan products
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MessaraVisit the modern museum with excavations from the Messara Plain. The entrance ticket is a combination ticket with Gortys
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Ancient GortysGortys, the former capital of the Roman province of Crete. There we visit the impressive archaeological site.
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Explore Cretan culture on a day trip
$46.64
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!