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South Crete: Matala Beach & Ancient Gortyn

4,610 opinionesExcursiones de un día

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  • 7–9 horas
  • Cancelación gratuita hasta 24 h antes
  • 5 idiomas
  • Confirmación inmediata

Destacados

• An exciting journey from the North to the South of Crete Island! • The route passes through the entire island capturing part of the Psiloritis massif. From the foot of the mountains stretches the delightful beauty of Messara valley, which has been the island's breadbasket for centuries. • During the ride you will hear the information about the history of the island and the sights that you will visit. Then, you can enjoy a walk in the preserved part of the ancient Roman capital of Crete Gortis, which is considered to be one of the most important archaeological sights in Greece. • Finally you will have time to swim in the crystal clear waters of Matala beach, relax or dine in one of the traditional taverns located along the coast.

Incluye

Qué incluye

  • Additional insurance for tour participants
  • Pick-up (at the specific tourist bus stop, outside of the hotel or no more than 800m walk)
  • Transfer with air-conditioned bus
  • Information about the route and sights during the bus ride

Qué no incluye

  • Entrance to Gortina: Adult (discounts apply for some age groups)

Itinerario

  1. After pick-up from your hotel in Heraklion region, the first stop on your way will be the visit of the preserved part of the ancient Roman capital of Crete - Gortis. During the Minoan civilization, it 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 a stone.

    45 min

  2. The port of Matala is situated in Mesaras Bay. This place is famous for its caves that are built in the rocks and resemble small residences that were used by the ancients back in time. In the 1960-1970s Matala started to be a very popular destination where Hippies used to meet altogether and spend their time dancing and singing. Matala has beautiful beach with turquoise water, and you can enjoy swimming there.

    3,5 h

Cancelación

Cancelación gratuita hasta 24 horas antes del inicio, con reembolso completo.

Opiniones

4,6

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Las valoraciones proceden de 10 opiniones recogidas por nuestro socio de reservas. Son palabras de los viajeros, en el orden en que se escribieron — nunca reordenadas para favorecer la experiencia.

Antes de ir

Recogida
Se ofrece recogida, o puede acudir al punto de inicio.
Tipo de entrada
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tamaño del grupo
Hasta 150 viajeros
Operado por
Status MLB Travel Agency
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If an infant does not sit on lap in the bus, It is necessary to pay a child ticket.
  • After booking we will contact you to arrange the pick-up. Please, note, if you do not provide your pick-up details up to 24 hours before the tour, we do not guarantee the pick-up. For pick-up from different location, please, contact us.
  • Pick-up from the specific bus stops next to the hotels. From Area 1: all the villages between Amudara/Heraklion/Karteros/Amnissos/Kokkini Hani/Gournes/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Stalida/Malia/Sissi
  • Area 2: Sises/Fodele/Agia Pelagia/Ligaria/Achlada/Mades/Ammoudi/Rodia/Palaiokastro/Pantanassa /Linoperamata/Gazi

How it compares in Greece, outside the cities

  • Its from-price is 71% below the median of the 313 excursiones de un día we list in Greece, outside the cities.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 76 of 313.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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