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Panoramic tour to the Libyan Sea - a unique combination of archaic history, traditions of local life and recreation in the Magnificent Matala Bay on one of the best beaches in Crete.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 8 hours
- Check availability to see starting times
- Live tour guide
- English, French, German, Greek, Polish, Russian, Spanish
- Audio guide included
- English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish
- Pickup included
- • Anywhere within North Heraklion region. • After booking we will contact you to arrange the pick-up. If you have not received the email, please check your spam folder. When booking, always indicate the area and place of residence in Crete, and a contact phone number. • For remotely located hotels and Airbnb's, please, contact us to clarify the closest pick-up point or any extra transfer arrangements. • 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.
- Private group
Select participants and date
Itinerary
78 pickup location options:
Ikaros Beach Resort & Spa, Grecotel Meli Palace, Stella Palace, Heraklion Port Passenger Station, Agia Pelagia KTEL Bus Stop to Chania, Kyknos Beach Hotel & Bungalows, Annabelle Beach Resort, Ενετικό Λιμάνι Ηρακλείου, Serita Beach Hotel Crete, Vanisko Hotel, Cactus Beach Hotel & Bungalows, Castello Infinity Suites (Adults Only), TUI SUNEO Chrissi Amoudia, Hotel Dessole Malia Beach, ΠΕΤΟΥΣΗΣ - ΞΕΝΟΔΟΧΕΙΟ Roxani, Castro Hotel Hotel, Sentido Amounda Bay, Sirens Hotels Beach & Village, Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort, Lyttos Mare, Alexander House Hotel, Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village Resort, EUROPA BEACH HOTEL, Hotel Anissa Beach & Village, Acro Wellness Suites - Adults Only, Pelagia Bay Hotel, Bali, Aldemar Knossos Royal, Irida Hotel Apartments, Karteros Hotel, ΞΕΝΟΔΟΧΕΙΟ Agapi Beach - ΞΕΝΟΔΟΧΕΙΟ Marilena., Arina Beach Resort, Παραλία Παλαιόκαστρο, Sentido Unique Blue, Hotel Ambelos, Atlantica Akti Zeus, Mitsis Cretan Village Beach Hotel, Villa Hara, Neptuno Beach Resort, Amirandes Grecotel Exclusive Resort, Megaron Hotel, Star Beach Village & Water Park, allsun Hotel Zorbas Village, Paralos Lifestyle Beach, Belvedere Village, Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort, Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort, Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa, ΞΕΝΟΔΟΧΕΙΟ Candia Maris, Blue Bay Resort Hotel, Erato Hotel, Aquila Atlantis Hotel, Vasia Royal Hotel, Malena Hotel & Suites, Happy Cretan Suites, Hersonissos Village, Mitsis Rinela Beach Resort & Spa, Pela Mare Hotel, Sea Side Resort & Spa, Out Of The Blue Capsis Elite Resort, Vasia Resort & Spa, Creta Maris Beach Resort, Gouves Park Holiday Resort, Minos Imperial, Nana Golden Beach, I Resort Beach Hotel & Spa, ΞΕΝΟΔΟΧΕΙΟ ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝΙA, Lygaria beach, Akti Corali Hotel, Knossos Beach Bungalows Suites Resort & Spa, Chrissy's Paradise, Capsis Astoria Heraklion, Chc Athina Palace Resort & Spa, Lygaria Beach Hotel, Hotel & Village Panorama, Agia Pelagia KTEL Bus Stop, Galaxy Hotel Iraklio, Hotel Sissi Bay And Wellness Club
Archaeological Site of Gortyna
Guided tour (1 hour)
Phaistos Minoan Palace
Guided tour (1.5 hours)
Matala Beach
Break time, Photo stop, Free time, Shopping, Swimming (3 hours)
78 drop-off locations:
Aquila Atlantis Hotel, ΞΕΝΟΔΟΧΕΙΟ Candia Maris, Chc Athina Palace Resort & Spa, Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort, Hotel Ambelos, Atlantica Akti Zeus, Malena Hotel & Suites, Paralos Lifestyle Beach, Erato Hotel, Pela Mare Hotel, Creta Maris Beach Resort, Acro Wellness Suites - Adults Only, Blue Bay Resort Hotel, Mitsis Rinela Beach Resort & Spa, Out Of The Blue Capsis Elite Resort, Knossos Beach Bungalows Suites Resort & Spa, Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort, Pelagia Bay Hotel, Alexander House Hotel, Vasia Royal Hotel, Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village Resort, Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort, Sentido Amounda Bay, Vasia Resort & Spa, Gouves Park Holiday Resort, Happy Cretan Suites, I Resort Beach Hotel & Spa, TUI SUNEO Chrissi Amoudia, Serita Beach Hotel Crete, Chrissy's Paradise, Lygaria beach, ΞΕΝΟΔΟΧΕΙΟ ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝΙA, Capsis Astoria Heraklion, Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa, Akti Corali Hotel, Minos Imperial, Hotel Sissi Bay And Wellness Club, Nana Golden Beach, Galaxy Hotel Iraklio, Agia Pelagia KTEL Bus Stop, Hotel & Village Panorama, ΠΕΤΟΥΣΗΣ - ΞΕΝΟΔΟΧΕΙΟ Roxani, Lygaria Beach Hotel, Hotel Dessole Malia Beach, Ikaros Beach Resort & Spa, Ενετικό Λιμάνι Ηρακλείου, ΞΕΝΟΔΟΧΕΙΟ Agapi Beach - ΞΕΝΟΔΟΧΕΙΟ Marilena., Vanisko Hotel, Arina Beach Resort, Castro Hotel Hotel, Castello Infinity Suites (Adults Only), Stella Palace, Cactus Beach Hotel & Bungalows, Grecotel Meli Palace, Sirens Hotels Beach & Village, Hersonissos Village, Villa Hara, Hotel Anissa Beach & Village, Sea Side Resort & Spa, EUROPA BEACH HOTEL, Annabelle Beach Resort, Lyttos Mare, Kyknos Beach Hotel & Bungalows, Karteros Hotel, Irida Hotel Apartments, Bali, Aldemar Knossos Royal, Neptuno Beach Resort, Mitsis Cretan Village Beach Hotel, Agia Pelagia KTEL Bus Stop to Chania, Megaron Hotel, Heraklion Port Passenger Station, Παραλία Παλαιόκαστρο, Sentido Unique Blue, Belvedere Village, Star Beach Village & Water Park, Amirandes Grecotel Exclusive Resort, allsun Hotel Zorbas Village
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Interesting and eventful tour program.
- Depending on your interests and wishes, some spots in the program may be changed
- Exciting travel from north to south of Crete!
Full description
• 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.
• Archaeological Site of Phaistos was one of the most important centres of Minoan civilization, and the most wealthy and powerful city in southern Crete. It was inhabited from the Neolithic period until the foundation and development of the Minoan palaces in the 15th century B.C.
• It does not get quite so crowded as Knossos and even in the summer it is possible to have the site almost to oneself.
• 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 Matala among the many souvenir shops.
Includes
- Transfer service from your hotel or any other place within North Heraklion region (for other regions of the island extra charges may apply).
- Experienced guide, speaking your language.
- Entrance fees to museums/sights, individual expenses.
- There is an extra charge if the pickup is from Rethimno, Chania, Mires region.
- Lunch.
- Ticet for the boat.
Important information
Know before you go
- After booking we will contact you to arrange the pick-up. If you have not received the email, please check your spam folder. When booking, always indicate the area and place of residence in Crete, and a contact phone number.
- For remotely located hotels and Airbnb's, please, contact us to clarify the closest pick-up point or any extra transfer arrangements.
- 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.
- Pick-up Area: Sises/Fodele/Agia Pelagia/Ligaria/Achlada/Mades/Ammoudi/Rodia/Palaiokastro/Pantanassa /Linoperamata/Gazi/Amudara/Heraklion/Karteros/Amnissos/Kokkini Hani/Gournes/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Stalida/Malia/Sissi