SOUTH CRETE (Gortys-Matala)

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Adults
Children (age 5-12)
40,00 €
Overview
Available Day: Wednesday, Sunday
Available Language: English, German, French
Location: South Crete
FULL DAY Tour
Starting from: Ask us for the potential starting points.
The price includes:
- Bus Transfer
- Guide
Extras:
- 6€ for the entrance to Gortys
- 4€ for the entrance to the hippies caves
- individual expenses
Informations:
This price is for an adult.
Children 0-4 years old, are free.
Children 5-12 years old, pay 1/2 of the adult ticket price.
Description

South Crete (Gortys, Matala)

Our first stop will be at the very important archeological site of Gortyna for about 1 hour. It is one of the most important archeological sites in the country with a history from the Neolithic era 7000 BC and with great monuments from all periods of history, Minoan, Doric, Roman (during this period it was also the capital of Crete), Byzantine. There is also the famous "Code of Gortyna", a stone inscription that is the oldest and most important example of Greek legislation and the coins depicting the conquest of Europe by Zeus. Extremely interesting archeological site with low traffic, which makes the tour safe and not time consuming. Leaving from Gortys we will head to the beautiful village of Matala. Matala is well know for the hippies that they used to live there in 70's. The hippie spirit still lives in this wonderful place. We will stop for approximately 4 hours 30 minutes for swimming, eating and visiting the caves.

 

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