• Chania Town - Enjoy a coffee break and explore a charming, romantic village on the way to Heraklion and the Phaistos (Festos) Archaeological Site.

• Agia Galini - Arrive at Agia Galini Village, where a light lunch or snack can be enjoyed (at your own expense) before embarking on a guided tour of the Faistos Palace Archaeological Site and the Minoan Civilization. A professional licensed guide will provide an introduction to the Festos Palace tour, sharing insights into its history, the Minoan culture, and key highlights of the upcoming visit.

• Palace of Faistos - Arrive at Phaistos Palace for a guided tour of the Faistos Minoan Palace with a professional licensed tour guide, accredited by the Greek Ministry of Tourism & Culture. After the private guided tour of the archaeological site, there will be free time to absorb the essence of antiquity and have any questions answered by the licensed historian tour guide.

• Matala Beach - Optional stop at Matala Beach, known for its iconic hippie culture from the 1960s! Opportunities abound for exploring the numerous hippie caves, enjoying lunch with a view of the South Cretan Sea, or taking a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters of Matala Beach.

• On-board WiFi
• Entrance Tickets to Faistos Palace
• Snacks
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Private Transfer to Faistos Palace in a modern A/C Vehicle with a licensed guide
• All fees and/or taxes
• Professional Licenced Historian Tour Guide - Licensed by the Greek Ministry of Tourism & Culture
• Private Transportation
• Professional Historian Licensed Tour Guide - Specialized in Contemporary History (BA - MSc)

• Lunch/Drinks at the private our stops (they can purchase as they preferred)

The Palace of Phaistos ranks as the second largest archaeological site and Minoan Palace in Crete, following the Minoan Palace of Knossos.

The private guided tour begins in Chania, where an experienced driver and tour guide will pick up guests at no additional cost from their specified location. A refreshing breakfast stop is included as the tour passes through several charming villages in mainland Chania that are worth visiting.

Continuing on, the tour reaches the renowned beachside village of Agia Galini and the Messara region. The guide will highlight the key features of one of the largest palaces of the Minoan civilization in Crete.

Following the exploration of the archaeological site, this private full-day tour from Chania to Phaistos proceeds to the romantic, hippie beach of Matala. Here, guests can enjoy lunch, take a refreshing swim, or wander through the picturesque alleys of the famous village, before returning to Chania in the private vehicle, concluding the tour that began early in the morning.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.