South Crete: Escape to Matala Hippie Beach & Explore Gortys Archaeological Site

Escape to Matala Hippie Beach and explore the ancient Gortys Archaeological Site in South Crete. Swim in crystal-clear waters, visit the famous Caves of the Village, and discover the rich history of the Roman capital of Crete.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Heraklion - Participants will be picked up from designated points in the morning. The duration of the bus ride will vary based on the location of your hotel or apartment.
  • Gortyna - The first stop is at this remarkable archaeological site in the south of Crete, known as Gortys, showcasing sights from all eras of Crete’s 5000-year history. The…
What's Included
  • Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for tour participants
  • Air-conditioned vehicles for comfort
  • Professional driver for safe transit
  • Knowledgeable tour guide for an insightful experience
  • Inclusive of all fees and taxes
What's Not Included
  • Entrance of Gortys Archaeological Site: 6€
  • Lunch
  • Matala Caves: 4€
Additional Information

Experience a day in the southern area of the Heraklion Region. Explore its coastline and the picturesque landscapes of Matala, take a dip in the pristine waters of the Libyan Sea and enjoy a stroll to the globally recognized caves of the village. Take in the vistas of the bay and roam through the village streets for some souvenir shopping or a bite to…

Location
Heraklion
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sandraro6382ck
Oct 2, 2024
Matala worth seeing - A great trip, organizationally everything was very good . Matala is definitely worth a visit. The guide explained everything great.
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Morgane1515
Sep 3, 2024
perfect day trip to discover more of crete!! - I went with my mother on Sunday (23 and 47) and we had the best time, this is my second time doing this trip and unfortunately I just didn't catch our tour guides name but she's been my guide for both occasions and she's just the best! She is the queen of languages and the information she provides is really interesting! The trip itself was really well organised with pick up from the hotel along with enough time to stop at both the gortys and matala beach. It was really a fun day out with stunning views even on the bus and both the archeological site and the beach provide a good balance of learning and just relaxation!! As I said this was my second time going so you definitely have my praise thank you guys ❤️
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Yolanda_h
Jul 31, 2024
Nice tour to the south part of the island - This tour is an easy way to get to know the south part of the island. We stay in Heraklion and do not like to drive a rent-a-car. This trip gave us the possibility to explore z little bit of the south part of the island. I liked Gortys and Matala. Matala is a very special village. We had enough time in both places. We enjoyed the tour a lot.
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F6142ngfannyl
Jul 14, 2024
Excursion to the topp!!!! - Excursion at the top The Guide is really very friendly and kind She makes sure everything goes well for everyone The organization is perfect Schedules are respected Really beautiful place I do not regret it is a paradisiacal and atypical place I love it!!!
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Dream28533983990
Jun 30, 2024
To visit - Very nice atypical village. Ideal for spending a relaxed day, enjoy these beaches so the red beach and especially well eaten at reasonable prices
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Annick_d
Jun 10, 2024
A very nice trip - Matala is a very nice place to visit. The bus trip was rather long from our hotel in Stalis (+/- 2 hours to get there). The archeological site of Gortys is very small. There is not much to see. But it's a nice stop in between.
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Yousef_a
Oct 23, 2023
A fun experience - It was fun and enjoyable. I liked it. The hippies beach was beautiful and had nice paintings and colors.
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Lisa_l
Oct 13, 2023
Take the tour! - This was an excellent tour. Matala beach is definitely worth checking out. The whole area has a unique vibe! Very picturesque!
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684fatenm
Oct 9, 2023
Matala tour with TripAdvisor - Matala is a great place to enjoy sitting and swimming in their beautiful beach, food is really good.
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Maria_w
Sep 12, 2024
Great day trip, but if interested in history do you own research. - Bus was on time. Clear directions were given regarding time and meeting points from the guide . Enough time at both locations. Gortys is a small archeological site, but has some interesting pieces sitting just by the entrance. Matala is absolutely gorgeous. Make sure you have good shoes to climb caves . Plenty of time is given to climb , swim and enjoy some great local food. I would expect the guide to give more information than the one can find online about the areas we have visited.
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