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Private Gortys, Phaistos & Matala Daytrip from Heraklion

By Welcome Pickups
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 2,146 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover the ancient wonders of Crete on a private, customizable journey through history and nature. Begin at Gortys, once the Roman capital of Crete, home to Europe’s oldest legal code and ruins from the Doric, Roman, and Byzantine periods. Continue to Phaistos, the second-largest Minoan palace, with panoramic views and the famous undeciphered Phaistos Disc. Then visit Agia Triada, the site of a Minoan Royal Villa and town, rich in archaeological significance.

Enjoy a relaxing break in the seaside village of Matala, where you can swim in the clear Libyan Sea, explore cliffside caves once used by hippies, and have lunch at a local taverna.

100% Private & Customizable – Adjust the itinerary and time at each stop.

Hotel Pickup & Drop-off – Professional English-speaking driver.

End your day with a scenic ride back to Heraklion, filled with memories of Crete’s ancient heritage and coastal charm.

Activity location
  • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

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Private Gortys, Phaistos & Matala Daytrip from Heraklion
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
RM 2,121.55 x 1 AdultRM 2,121.55
Paid at activityRM 24.05
Total
Price is RM 2,145.60

What's included, what's not

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    Fuel and Tolls
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    Water
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    WiFi on board
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    All taxes and handling charges
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    Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
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    Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
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    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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    Meals and beverages
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    Tips and Gratuities
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    Phaistos Archaeological Site
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    Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For 1–4 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
  • For 5-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
  • For 9-12 people: A private minibus will be assigned to your group.
  • Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
  • Some stops on your itinerary may be closed on the date of travel due to public holidays, maintenance or special events. We recommend verifying opening hours on the attraction’s official website or contacting us before your tour. If a stop is unexpectedly closed, we will try to offer a suitable alternative.

Activity itinerary

Heraklion
  • 1h
Your Welcome driver will pick you up from your hotel in Heraklion at a time of your convenience to start your trip.
Gortys
  • 2h
Gortys or Gortyna is a municipality and an archaeological site on the Mediterranean island of Crete, 45 km away from the modern capital Heraklion.
Archaeological Site of Phaistos
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Phaistos was one of the most important palatial centres of Minoan civilization and the most wealthy and powerful city in southern Crete.
Matala
  • 3h
Matala Beach in Crete is a legendary beach offering unique scenery, famous from the 1960's and later.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

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