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South Crete: Matala Beach & Ancient Gortyn

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• 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.
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  • 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
  • Entrance to Gortina: Adult 6€ / person, Child (up to 18 years - free of charge)
  • Entrance fees to museums/sights, other individual expenses.
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Traveler pickup is offered

• After booking we will contact you to arrange the pick-up.
• We pick up from the tourist bus stops, a maximum 800m walk from your hotel.
• 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.

Traveler pickup
  • Pl. Kountourioti, Iraklio 712 02, Greece
  • Gortyna, Agioi Deka, Greece
    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.
    90 minutes
  • Matala Beach, Matala, Greece
    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.
    150 minutes
  • 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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
heikemariavermum
21 Dec 2022
Ein sehr freundlicher Herr, er hat uns das Auto sogar bis zum Hotel ( 3 km entfernt ) gebracht. Drei Anbietern auf der Straße waren teurer. Es gab keinerlei Probleme. Alle Daumen hoch ????
amelietjedietje
05 Aug 2020
We used Status MLB for 3 trips in mid-July 2020 - two private day trips and a group excursion. We contacted the agency very last minute - on the evening before we were arriving to Crete but despite this they were very responsive and provided immediate reply - even sometimes late in the evening and early in the morning. The agency is a hidden jewel. We were so pleased to have chosen them. They were very punctual, very comfortable, have specious private transport, careful and good driver, excellent communication, the professional tour guides they offered for the private trips were extremely knowledgeable and respectful for our preferences. We absolutely and very strongly recommend them. Although private day trips are of course not the cheapest thing, they are totally worth it and if you have financial means, we would say - choose for private day trips.
TrasserTraveller
29 Jul 2020
Когда я в первый раз познакомился со Статус МЛБ, то не думал, что слова Жанны будут пророческими в части возвращения на Крит. Возвращаюсь туда снова и снова уже несколько лет! С помощью агентства объездил весь Крит от бухты Вай до бухты Балос, от Ретимно и Ханья до Матала... Все монастыри, практически все побережья. И особое спасибо за уникальную поездку в маленькую деревушку в центре острова, где на несколько домов целых 7 (семь) храмов и уникальное место - древнее римское кладбище с могилами-пещерами, которые так напоминают библейские сказания о захоронениях времён зарождения христианства.
This tour in Crete is organized by Status MLB Travel Agency

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