RETHYMNO – PREVELI GROUP TOUR
02/06/2022
wine in crete status mlb
THE BEST WINES OF CRETE TASTING TOUR
24/02/2021

MATALA - PRIVATE TOUR TO SOUTH CRETE

ANCIENT GORTIN, CRETE FOLKLORE, LOCAL MONASTERIES AND MATALA BEACH ON AN EXCITING TRAVEL FROM NORTH TO SOUTH OF CRETE!

Group up to 2 people

550€

Group up to 4 people

580€

Group up to 6 people

600 €
Booking Request
Category: MATALA - Private tour on Crete

Included in the price:
  • Private transfer service with an a/c vehicle.
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or any other place within North Heraklion region.
  • Information about the route and sights during the bus ride by an experienced guide.
  • Coffee and tasting of Greek snacks from the traditional bakery.

Exclusions:
  • Lunch- Provided free time to have a lunch/drink/coffee on your own.
  • Entrance to Gortyna: Adult 6€ / person, Child (up to 18 years - free of charge).
  • Entrance fees to museums/sights, individual expenses.
  • For pick-up NOT from Heraklion region, extra charges may apply.
  • On request: you can choose the direction and time of the tour according to your preferences.
  • Tour duration 7-9 hours, depending on your location.
  • Possibility of changing the route even at the last moment.
    • English, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian.
  • Comfortable ride with an air-conditioned car (1-2 persons) or minibus (3-8 persons).
  • Choose a car based on your individual wishes. (additional charges).
  • Cancellation 48 hours prior to the tour date and earlier - 100% refund.
  • Cancellation 24-48 hours prior to the tour date - 75% refund.
  • No refunds in case of cancellation less than 24 hours prior to the tour date.

    • Panoramic tour from the Cretan Sea to the Libyan Sea - following the central and widest part of Crete.


    The route runs through the entire island, capturing part of the Psiloritis massif, where the magnificent Messara Valley stretches at the foot of the mountains.

    Getting acquainted with the history and traditions of the local life in the southern part of the island of Crete, you will learn that:

  • During the Minoan civilization, Gortis was the richest and fastest growing city of Greece and is also famous for being the place where, in the 5th century BC. and, for the first time, a code of laws regulating life and relations between citizens was created and carved on stone.

  • The church of the Miraculous Image of the Most Holy Theotokos, the Life-Giving Source is preserved, and is dated to the fourteenth century of our era,. In the cathedral church of the monastery of Kaliviani is also stored a copy of the Miraculous Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary - the Root of Jesse. Be sure to visit the monastic ethnographic museum.

  • In the village of Matala is still held annually in June, the world's hippie festival.
  • Pick-up from your hotel or any other place within North Heraklion region (for other regions of the island extra charges may apply).

    • THE ROUTE PASSES:
  • Orthodox monasteries PANAGIA PALIANI (first mentioned in the annals 632) and PANAGIA KALIVIANI.

  • Archaeological Museum of the Mesara Valley.

  • Archaeological park of the ancient Roman capital of Crete - GORTIS.

  • Cretan bakery with traditional sweets and Greek coffee tasting.

  • Beach in the village of MATALA on the Libyan Sea

  • End your journey with a dip in the crystal clear waters of the Libyan Sea and dine at one of the traditional taverns along the coast, amid many souvenir shops.

  • Finishing the trip, you will have the opportunity to swim in the crystal clear waters of the Libyan Sea and dine in one of the traditional taverns located along the coast among the many souvenir shops.
  • Additional stops / points of visit may be added according to your interests and wishes.

  • Drop-off at your hotel.

    • DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL REQUEST?


     Share you thoughts with us and we can offer you tailor-made tour just for you!
    Follow by Email
    Facebook
    Facebook
    YouTube
    Instagram
    WhatsApp
    Call Now Button