Matala Beach

South Crete: Matala Hippies Beach & Gortys Archaeological Site

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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. 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.

Options

English: Agia Pelagia area

English: Anisaras, Gouves area

English: Heraklion area

English: Hersonissos, Malia

French: Agia Pelagia area

French: Anisaras, Gouves area

French: Heraklion area

French: Hersonissos, Malia

German: Agia Pelagia area

German: Anisaras, Gouves area

German: Heraklion area

German: Hersonissos, Malia

Italian: Agia Pelagia area

Italian: Anisaras, Gouves area

Italian: Heraklion area

Italian: Hersonissos, Malia

English: Agia Pelagia area

Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pickup included

FromNZD $85.62Per Person

What's included in South Crete: Matala Hippies Beach & Gortys Archaeological Site

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Heraklion

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

Gortyna

First stop will be at this unique archaeological place at the South of Crete, named Gortys, with sights from all periods of the 5000 years Cretan history. We will stay there for about 1hour.

Matala

Bus Drive to Matala: 20 minutes Free Time in Matala: 4.5 hours Clients are free to enjoy swimming, lunch and visit the famous hippy’s caves, the most popular hippies shelter during 60’s&70’s.

Inclusions

  • Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Driver
  • Tour Guide
  • Entrance of Gortys Archaeological Site: 10€
  • Lunch
  • Matala Caves: 5€
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Additional Information

We pick up travellers from specific points in the areas of Sisi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Agkisaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Amoudara, Agia Pelagia and from two centrally located points in Heraklion town. As soon as you make the booking we will contact you in order to let you know the exact place and time of the Pick-up which is closer to your place of hotel.

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Cretan Odyssey