Half Day Trip to Matala Hippie Beach and Caves From Heraklion
We reach the famous beach of Matala. This is the place where Zeus, having taken the form a bull, swam ashore with Europa on his back before dragging her off to Gortys. Both the Minoans and the Romans used the place as their harbor. Nevertheless, for most people, Matala means only one thing: hippies. Back in the late 1960s - 1970s, this little town was a colony of the “flower children”, who lived in the caves that used to be former Roman tombs. Here we will enjoy the crystal waters, the warm sun and lunch by the sea, while later we can explore the prehistoric caves, carved on the steep rocks of the area.
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What's included in Half Day Trip to Matala Hippie Beach and Caves From Heraklion
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Matala Beach
We reach the famous beach of Matala. This is the place where Zeus, having taken the form a bull, swam ashore with Europa on his back before dragging her off to Gortys. Both the Minoans and the Romans used the place as their harbor. Nevertheless, for most people, Matala means only one thing: hippies. Back in the late 1960s - 1970s, this little town was a colony of the “flower children”, who lived in the caves that used to be former Roman tombs. Here we will enjoy the crystal waters, the warm sun and lunch by the sea, while later we can explore the prehistoric caves, carved on the steep rocks of the area.
Matala Caves
We reach the famous beach of Matala. This is the place where Zeus, having taken the form a bull, swam ashore with Europa on his back before dragging her off to Gortys. Both the Minoans and the Romans used the place as their harbor. Nevertheless, for most people, Matala means only one thing: hippies. Back in the late 1960s - 1970s, this little town was a colony of the “flower children”, who lived in the caves that used to be former Roman tombs. Here we will enjoy the crystal waters, the warm sun and lunch by the sea, while later we can explore the prehistoric caves, carved on the steep rocks of the area.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop off Malia,Stalis,Hersonisos,Anissaras,Gouves,Heraklion,Ammoudara,Ag Pelagia
- Professional guide English, German and French
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off from Malia , Stalis ,Hersonisos , Anissaras , Analypsi , Gouves , Gournes , Heraklion , Ammoudara , Agia Pelagia / Lygaria , Fodele and Sisi
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Ticket Redemption
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking • Take swimming suits • Seats are assigned by the theater box office and will not be known in advance of the performance date • At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time • Infants will be seated with their parents on the bus and will not have their own seat Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
