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History & Culture
Ancient Wonders & Coastal Charms: Phaistos, Gortyna & Matala Tour
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About This Tour
Explore Phaistos’ Minoan palace, Gortyna’s Roman ruins, and Matala’s cliff caves with a licensed guide. Private car and driver included - immerse yourself in Crete’s archaeology, history, and stunning coastal landscapes.
Notes
- Please note that the stay time at each site is ~1.5 hour.
Guides, Tickets and time slots are pre-booked. It’s important to maintain the schedule and the given timings during booking.
According to the licensed guides‘ national collective labour agreement, there is a 100€ supplement fee on Sundays.
For groups more than 6 pax it is mandatory to use whispers.
Technical Details
- Location: Heraklion
- Starting time: 08:00-09:00 am
- Difficulty: Easy
- Recommended for: Families, Friends, Couples
Itinerary
- 1Visit the magnificent Minoan palace of Phaistos
- 2Discover the secrets of the enigmatic Phaistos Disc
- 3Explore the Roman capital of Gortyna
- 4Admire Gorty’s Great Inscription
- 5Discover the neolithic caves of Matala
- 6Feel the hippie vibe of the 1960s
What's Included
Included
- Personal pick up & drop off
- A chauffeured premium vehicle
- Professional driver
- Ancient city & entrance fees
- Licensed/ professional local guide
- All taxes, fees and VAT
Not Included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Meeting Point
Pick-up is included from hotel’s lobby (Heraklion central hotels and within ~15 km radius). Transfers from other regions of Crete is available at an extra cost - See our transfer list for details.
