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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
6 stops
- 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.
Planning the rest of the trip? Read our Crete travel guide for how long to stay, where to base yourself and how to get there.