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Heraklion: Matala Beach, Hippie Caves & Odigitria Monastery
Heraklion, Crete, Greece, Europe
$49.37
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Overview
South Crete's relaxed charm awaits on a delightful day trip from Heraklion. Immerse yourself in the vibrant seaside village of Matala, where golden sands meet the crystal-clear waters of the Libyan Sea.
- 🏷️ All-Inclusive Package: Enjoy a comprehensive experience that includes a tour guide, air-conditioned transport, and liability insurance coverage.
- 🛩️ Self-Arrival Option: For those who prefer to travel independently, self-arrival at Matala is available.
- 🚐 Convenient pick-up from select locations in Heraklion ensures a hassle-free start to your adventure.
- 🌊 Spend four hours in Matala, where you can swim, sunbathe, or explore local shops at your leisure.
- 🏛️ Visit the historic Odigitria Monastery, a significant religious site, and enjoy free entrance to its folklore museum.
- 🌿 Discover traditional herbal creams crafted by the monks using local mountain herbs, steeped in centuries of Cretan history.
- 🐑 Enjoy a small area with animals and a café offering stunning views while you relax outside the monastery.
- 🚌 Relax on the return journey to Heraklion after a day filled with culture, history, and seaside freedom.
- ⏰ Expect a scenic 1.5-hour drive to Matala, showcasing the breathtaking landscapes of southern Crete.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
English: Anisaras, Gouves area
Pick-up from specific points:: Anisaras, Analipsi, Gouves
Pickup included
Pick-up from specific points:: Anisaras, Analipsi, Gouves
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Tour Guide
- Professional Driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
- Appropriate clothing is required for entry to Odigitria Monastery (not provided on site)
- Matala
- Lunch
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HeraklionEnjoy a comfortable, air-conditioned day trip through South Crete with convenient pick-up from selected locations in Heraklion. Sit back and relax as you travel through scenic landscapes on the way south. After morning pick-up from your accommodation, enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour drive to Matala, famous for its relaxed atmosphere, sandy beach, and artistic spirit.
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MatalaStop 1: Matala Village – 4 hours free time Spend ample free time in Matala to experience it at your own pace. Swim or sunbathe at the beach, enjoy lunch at a charming seaside café, browse local shops, or purchase a ticket to explore the iconic hippie caves, carved into the cliffs above the beach and steeped in 1960s history (entrance fee: 5€ - optional). After your time in Matala, continue with a short 15-minute bus drive.
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Odigitria MonasteryStop 2: Odigitria Monastery – 45 minutes Visit the historic Monastery of Odigitria, one of the most important religious landmarks in southern Crete. Wander through its peaceful grounds and uncover sights from years of Cretan history. Explore the folklore museum (free entrance), and discover traditional herbal creams made by the monks using secret recipes and local herbs collected from the surrounding Asterousia Mountains, part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Global Geopark. Please note that appropriate dress is required to enter the monastery. Shoulders and knees must be covered, so we recommend bringing a light scarf, shawl, or cover-up. As clothing is not provided on site, it is important to come prepared. If you prefer not to enter the monastery, you can enjoy your time outside, where there is a small area with animals (mini farm) and a café with a beautiful view.
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HeraklionReturn to Heraklion Relax on the return journey back to your accommodation after a day filled with culture, history, and seaside freedom. Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.
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Heraklion: Matala Beach, Hippie Caves & Odigitria Monastery
Heraklion, Crete, Greece, Europe
$49.37
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
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!