South Crete

Join our tour and discover the South of Crete!

Our first stop we will make at the ancient city of Gortys, one of the most significant ancient cities of the island with a very rich history and one of the largest archaeological sites of Greece. Here you will see the St. Titus’ Church, the Chamber of the Law Code, the Odeon and the square with the everlasting gnarled olive trees and the evergreen plane tree, under the shade of which, according to myth, Zeus and Europe had their wedding ceremony.

Leaving the site of Gortys and continuing our trip to south, we make our next stop at the Odigitria Monastery, dedicated to Virgin Mary, run and inhabited by monks. It was built during the 14th century and is one of the most historical monasteries on Crete, with a vast land property. It was named after the most famous miraculous icon in the Byzantine Empire. Initially built as a fortress, it still preserves some parts of its original walls.

After visiting the monastery we go to the village of Matala located on the Libyan Sea and famous for its beautiful beaches and gorges carved into the steep cliffs of the area. Here we will enjoy swimming in the crystal clear waters, warm sun and lunch in one of many small taverns by the sea.

Price

€32per person
  • Children 5-12 years old – 50%

Children 0-5 years old – free

Monday

  • Heraklion:  9:00 – 17:30
  • Karteros/Kokkini Hani:  8:55/8:45 – 17:40
  • Gouves:  8:40 – 17:50
  • Analipsi/Anissaras:  8:30/8:25 – 18:00
  • Hersonissos:  8:10 – 18:15
  • Stalis/Malia:  8:00/7:55 – 18:30
NOTE: The pick-up and drop-off time can be changed during the season.
The correct pick-up time will be shown on your ticket.
The drop-off time is approximate and delays can occur.

  • Bus transfer
  • Guided tour

Entrances:

  • Gortys – €6
  • Matala caves (optional) – €3

  • Сitizens of other Member – States of the European Union who are over 65 years old, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin.

  • University students and students at Technological Educational Institutes or equivalent schools from countries outside the EU by showing their student ID

  • University students and Students of Higher Education Institutes, Technological Educational Institutes, Military Schools or equivalent Schools of member states of the European Union, as well as Schools of Guides, upon presentation of their student identity card

  • Young people, under the age of 18, after demonstrating the Identity Card or passport to confirm the age

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