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Chania To Phaistos Palace And Minoan Culture With Licensed Guide
The Palace of Phaistos is the second largest archaeological site and Minoan Palace in Crete, right behind the Minoan Palace of Knossos. We start our private guided tour from Chania where our experienced driver and tourist guide pick you up for free from your designated area: Α refreshing breakfast stop is being done, while we pass through some villages of mainland Chania that are worth seeing. Ongoing, we approach the famous beach shore village of Agia Galini and the region of Messara. Our guide will show you the highlights of one of the biggest palaces of the Minoan civilisation in Crete. After the tour of the archaeological site, this private full-day tour to Phaistos from Chania takes you to the romantic hippie beach shore of Matala where we will eat our lunch, have an opportunity for a rewarding swim, or stroll the picturesque alleys of the famous village, before embarking our private car to return to Chania, where we started our private transfer early in the morning.
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 15 travelers
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 4 itinerary stops
Road route is approximate — path follows driving directions between stops.
- 1
Chania Town
Stop for a coffee break & Sightseeing in a romantic picturesque village on our way to Heraklion and Phaistos (Festos) Archaeological Site
60 min - 2
Agia Galini
Arrival at Agia Galini Village, where we can enjoy a light lunch or snack (own expense) before having a guided tour of the Archaeological Site of Faistos Palace & the Minoan Civilisation. Our professional licensed guide will prepare you for the guided tour to Festos Palace and will inform you briefly about its history, the culture of Minoans, and everything you need to know about what you will see next.
120 min - 3
Palace of Faistos
Arrival at Phaistos Palace. Guided tour to Faistos Minoan Palace with a professional licensed tour guide, accredited by the Greek Ministry of Tourism & Culture. Time free after our private guided tour to the archaeological site for you to grasp the essence of antiquity and solve all your questions by our licensed historian tourist guide.
180 minAdmission not included - 4
Matala Beach
Optional Stop at Matala Beach, with its famous hippie culture that was created in the 1960s! Possibilities for exploring the countless hippie caves, having lunch overlooking the South Cretan Sea or a rewarding swim and crystal clear waters of Matala Beach.
180 minAdmission included
What's included
- WiFi on board
- Entrance Tickets to Faistos Palace
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private Transfer to Faistos Palace in a modern A/C Vehicle with a licensed guide
- Professional Licenced Historian Tour Guide - Licensed by the Greek Ministry of Tourism & Culture
- Professional Historian Licensed Tour Guide - Specialized in Contemporary History (BA - MSc) -
- Private Transportation
What's not included
- Lunch/Drinks at the private our stops (they can purchase as they preferred)
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Chania to Phaistos Palace and Minoan Culture with Licensed Guide
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