Full description
Discover Crete’s rich heritage on a private full-day tour exploring its most iconic archaeological and natural sites. Meet your guide at the Cretan Spiti Travel terminal before heading to Gortyna, the former Roman capital of Crete and Cyrenaica, inhabited as early as 3200 BC. Explore its ancient ruins and uncover the layers of history that shaped the region.
Continue through the scenic Mesara Valley to visit the archaeological site of Phaistos, once the most powerful and influential center of the Minoan civilization in southern Crete. After the palace visit, the tour proceeds to Matala, where you’ll enjoy free time to swim in crystal-clear waters or have an optional seaside lunch.
The journey concludes in the picturesque village of Zaros, famous for its natural spring water, Byzantine monasteries, and beautiful surroundings. Visit the tranquil emerald-green Lake Votomos before returning to Heraklion around 17:00. A perfect private tour for travelers seeking archaeology, culture, and nature in one immersive experience
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Additional information
● Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour departure time
● Please note that tickets, meals and other services that are not mentioned in the inclusions can be contracted as optional supplements or can be paid directly at the destination. Remember to bring extra money
● The following visitor categories are entitled to free admission to archaeological sites: Children and young people up to 25 years old from EU member states; Children and young people up to 18 years old from non-EU countries. In both cases, they must present their ID card or passport in advance to verify their age and country of origin
Inclusions
✔ Air-conditioned Motorcoach
✔ Professional Guide
✔ VAT and all legal taxes
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✖ Entrance fees to archaeological sites
✖ Headphones
✖ Tickets, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other unspecified service
✖ Lunch at Restaurant (optional)
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service.
Cancellation with less time or no-show, no refund will be made.
Meeting point
Opposite the entrance of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, in front of Hari’s Creperie.
On the left side of the road, you will see the entrance to the museum, and on the other side, behind the statue, the creperie with the benches