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MONI ODIGITRIAS MONASTERY AND MATALA BEACH

EXCITING TOUR FROM NORTH TO SOUTH OF CRETE TO THE HIPPIE BEACH OF MATALA
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With transfer Area 1

44€
Adult (12+)

With transfer Area 1

22€
Child (4-12)

With transfer Area 2

54€
Adult (12+)

With transfer Area 2

27€
Child (4-12)
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Category: MATALA - Group tour on Crete
Included in the price:
  • Transfer service from:
  • AREA 1 - Heraklion, Amudara, Analipsi, Anissaras, Gouves, Gournes, Karteros, Kokkini Hani, Hersonissos, Malia, Stalida
  • AREA 2 - Fodele, Agia Pelagia, Ligaria, Mononaftis, Milatos, Sisi
  • Experienced guide, speaking your language
    • Exclusions
  • Entrance ticket of Cave
    • + Adult 5€ / person
    • + Child up to 18 years - free of charge
  • For pick-up NOT from Heraklion region, extra charges may apply.
  • Wednesday: English, German, French, Italian
  • Sunday: English, German, French, Italian
  • Tour duration 7 hours, depending on your location.
    • By bus (up to 1.5 hours one way).
  • 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.

    • Tour to South Crete is the Greek Orthodox monastery Moni Odigitrias and relaxation on the popular Matala beach, known as the site of the world hippie festival.

  • The route from the north from the Cretan Sea to the south to the Libyan Sea attracts with delightful views of the Psiloritis mountain range and the Messara valley, and exploring the unique sights of the southern part of Crete of various historical eras and cultures:

  • Moni Odigitrias is a Greek Orthodox monastery located in the Asterousia Mountains in the south of Heraklion regional unit, Crete. The monastery is dedicated to the Virgin Mary “Odigitria” (“She who shows the way”). It is considered one of the oldest monasteries in Crete, with its origins dating back to the 14th century. The monastery has a rich history, having played an important role in the Cretan resistance against the Ottoman Empire. Today, Moni Odigitrias is a working monastery and a popular destination for pilgrims and tourists alike.

  • The popular Matala Beach in the 1960s was favored by hippie groups, including young Americans who refused to fight in the Vietnam War, and has since been a destination for tourists and the annual worldwide 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).
  • Visit to the Greek Orthodox monastery Moni Odigitrias.
  • Relax on the beach and swim in the crystal clear waters of the Libyan Sea and the opportunity to dine in one of the traditional taverns along the coast among the many souvenir shops of the village of Matala.
  • Drop-off at your hotel.

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