Matala Beach - Ancient Phaistos-Faistos & Gortyn - South Crete
Overview
Panoramic views from the Cretan Sea to the Libyan Sea await in this tour, showcasing the Psiloritis massif and the Messara Valley. The journey offers a unique blend of archaic and Christian history along with local traditions.
- 🌄 Travel through the central and widest part of Crete, taking in breathtaking landscapes.
- 🏖️ Visit the magnificent Matala Bay, known for being one of the best beaches in Crete.
- ⛪ Discover a unique combination of historical influences, including both archaic and Christian elements.
- 🌿 Experience local life and recreation as part of this comprehensive tour.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Pick-up Heraklion region:: Fodele/Agia Pelagia/Ligaria/Amudara/Heraklion/ Karteros/Kokkini Hani/Gournes/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Malia
Pickup included
- Accompanying throughout the trip with a guided tour in the language of your order.
- Transfer with air-conditioned bus
- Pick-up from your hotel (at the specific tourist bus stop, outside of the hotel. No more than 800 m)
- Ticket entrance to Matala caves (Adults 5 euro)
- to Ancient Gortyn
- to Ancient Phaistos-Faistos
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees to museums/sights, individual expenses.
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Return details
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Archaeological Site of PhaistosPhaistos, Phaestos, Festos and Latin Phaestus, is a Bronze Age archaeological site at modern Faistos, a municipality in south central Crete. It is notable for the remains of a Minoan palace and the surrounding town.
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Ancient GortysRemains of the Archaic period (7th century BC) were located in the area of the Acropolis, while the large inscription, the Gortyn Law Code, dated to the 5th century BC, attests the prosperity of the city, which continued throughout the historical times.
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Matala BeachMátala was the ancient port of Phaistos and Gortys and a former fishing community which has developed into a modern holiday center.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.