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South Crete: Matala Hippies Beach & Gortys Archaeological Site

By Cretan Odyssey
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,985 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Spend a day at the south part of Heraklion Region. Discover its coast and scenic landscapes of Matala, swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Libyan Sea and take a walk to the world-wide known Caves of the Village. Enjoy the views over the bay and walk around the streets of the village to do some souvenir shopping or have lunch. During this tour you will also visit, the archaeological site of Gortyn, the Roman capital of the island of Crete which area was first inhabited around 7000 BC.

Activity location

  • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece, Greece

Check availability

English: Hersonissos, Malia
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Pick-up from specific points: : Stalis, Malia, Hersonisos, Piskopiano and Sisi
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30
Price details
฿1,610.58 x 1 Adult฿1,610.58
Paid at activity฿374.55
Total
Price is ฿1,985.13
Until Sat, 9 Aug
French: Hersonissos, Malia
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • French

Pick-up from specific points: : Stalis, Malia, Hersonisos, Piskopiano and Sisi
Pickup included

Language options: French
Starting time: 7:30
Price details
฿1,610.58 x 1 Adult฿1,610.58
Paid at activity฿374.55
Total
Price is ฿1,985.13
Until Sat, 9 Aug
German: Hersonissos, Malia
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • German

Pick-up from specific points: : Stalis, Malia, Hersonisos, Piskopiano and Sisi
Pickup included

Language options: German
Starting time: 7:30
Price details
฿1,610.58 x 1 Adult฿1,610.58
Paid at activity฿374.55
Total
Price is ฿1,985.13
Until Sat, 9 Aug
Italian: Hersonissos, Malia
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • Italian

Pick-up from specific points: : Stalis, Malia, Hersonisos, Piskopiano and Sisi
Pickup included

Language options: Italian
Starting time: 7:30
Price details
฿1,610.58 x 1 Adult฿1,610.58
Paid at activity฿374.55
Total
Price is ฿1,985.13
Until Sat, 9 Aug
English: Anisaras, Gouves area
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Pick-up from specific points:: Anisaras, Analipsi, Gouves
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
฿1,610.58 x 1 Adult฿1,610.58
Paid at activity฿374.55
Total
Price is ฿1,985.13
Until Sat, 9 Aug
French: Anisaras, Gouves area
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • French

Pick-up from specific points:: Anisaras, Analipsi, Gouves
Pickup included

Language options: French
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
฿1,610.58 x 1 Adult฿1,610.58
Paid at activity฿374.55
Total
Price is ฿1,985.13
Until Sat, 9 Aug
German: Anisaras, Gouves area
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • German

Pick-up from specific points:: Anisaras, Analipsi, Gouves
Pickup included

Language options: German
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
฿1,610.58 x 1 Adult฿1,610.58
Paid at activity฿374.55
Total
Price is ฿1,985.13
Until Sat, 9 Aug
Italian: Anisaras, Gouves area
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • Italian

Pick-up from specific points:: Anisaras, Analipsi, Gouves
Pickup included

Language options: Italian
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
฿1,610.58 x 1 Adult฿1,610.58
Paid at activity฿374.55
Total
Price is ฿1,985.13
Until Sat, 9 Aug
English: Heraklion area
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30
Price details
฿1,610.58 x 1 Adult฿1,610.58
Paid at activity฿374.55
Total
Price is ฿1,985.13
Until Sat, 9 Aug
French: Heraklion area
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • French

Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani
Pickup included

Language options: French
Starting time: 8:30
Price details
฿1,610.58 x 1 Adult฿1,610.58
Paid at activity฿374.55
Total
Price is ฿1,985.13
Until Sat, 9 Aug
German: Heraklion area
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • German

Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani
Pickup included

Language options: German
Starting time: 8:30
Price details
฿1,610.58 x 1 Adult฿1,610.58
Paid at activity฿374.55
Total
Price is ฿1,985.13
Until Sat, 9 Aug
Italian: Heraklion area
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • Italian

Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani
Pickup included

Language options: Italian
Starting time: 8:30
Price details
฿1,610.58 x 1 Adult฿1,610.58
Paid at activity฿374.55
Total
Price is ฿1,985.13
Until Sat, 9 Aug
English: Agia Pelagia area
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30
Price details
฿1,985.14 x 1 Adult฿1,985.14
Paid at activity฿374.55
Total
Price is ฿2,359.69
Until Sat, 9 Aug
French: Agia Pelagia area
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • French

Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pickup included

Language options: French
Starting time: 8:30
Price details
฿1,985.14 x 1 Adult฿1,985.14
Paid at activity฿374.55
Total
Price is ฿2,359.69
Until Sat, 9 Aug
German: Agia Pelagia area
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • German

Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pickup included

Language options: German
Starting time: 8:30
Price details
฿1,985.14 x 1 Adult฿1,985.14
Paid at activity฿374.55
Total
Price is ฿2,359.69
Until Sat, 9 Aug
Italian: Agia Pelagia area
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • Italian

Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pickup included

Language options: Italian
Starting time: 8:30
Price details
฿1,985.14 x 1 Adult฿1,985.14
Paid at activity฿374.55
Total
Price is ฿2,359.69
Until Sat, 9 Aug
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLiability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional Driver
  • What's includedWhat's includedTour Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance of Gortys Archaeological Site: 10€
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMatala Caves: 5€

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Heraklion
  • 1h 30m
We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus ride will differ.
Gortyna
  • 1h
First stop will be at this unique archaeological place at the South of Crete, named Gortys, with sights from all periods of the 5000 years Cretan history. We will stay there for about 1hour.
Matala
  • 5h
Bus Drive to Matala: 20 minutes Free Time in Matala: 4.5 hours Clients are free to enjoy swimming, lunch and visit the famous hippy’s caves, the most popular hippies shelter during 60’s&70’s.
Heraklion
  • 1h 30m
Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning. Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESHeraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHeraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece, Greece

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