Viator
From €700
Matala Beach - Ancient Phaistos-faistos & Gortyn - South Crete
Panoramic tour from the Cretan Sea to the Libyan Sea - through the central and widest part of Crete, taking in part of the Psiloritis massif, where the magnificent Messara Valley stretches at the foot of the mountains. A unique combination of archaic and Christian history, traditions of local life and recreation in one tour in the Magnificent Matala Bay on one of the best beaches in Crete.
Tour information provided by Viator.
- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 15 travelers
Photos
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Location
This experience is centered on one mapped location. 1 of 3 stops have map coordinates.
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Archaeological Site of Phaistos
Phaistos, 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.
60 minAdmission not included - 2
Ancient Gortys
Remains 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.
60 minAdmission not included - 3
Matala Beach
Mátala was the ancient port of Phaistos and Gortys and a former fishing community which has developed into a modern holiday center.
180 minAdmission not included
What's included
- Pick-up from your hotel (at the specific tourist bus stop, outside of the hotel. No more than 800 m)
- Transfer with air-conditioned bus
- Accompanying throughout the trip with a guided tour in the language of your order.
What's not included
- Entrance fees to museums/sights, individual expenses.
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees: to Ancient Phaistos-Faistos
- to Ancient Gortyn
- Entrance fees: Ticket entrance to Matala caves (Adults 5 euro)
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If an infant does not sit on lap in the bus, It is necessary to pay a ticket.
- Pick-up from the specific bus stops next to the hotels. From Area 1: all the villages Heraklion region, Area 2: Rethymno, Agios Nikolaos region.
- After booking we will contact you to arrange the pick-up. Please, note, if you do not provide your pick-up details up to 24 hours before the tour, we do not guarantee the pick-up. For pick-up from different location, please, contact us.
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Group up to 4 people
Transfer from Heraklion region: Fodele/Agia Pelagia/Ligaria/Amudara/Heraklion/ Karteros/Kokkini Hani/Gournes/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Malia Pickup included
Group up to 2 people
Pick-up Heraklion region:: Fodele/Agia Pelagia/Ligaria/Amudara/Heraklion/ Karteros/Kokkini Hani/Gournes/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Malia Pickup included
Group up to 6 people
Transfer from Heraklion region: Fodele/Agia Pelagia/Ligaria/Amudara/Heraklion/ Karteros/Kokkini Hani/Gournes/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Malia Pickup included
Reviews
4.5 · 27 reviews
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