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Agiofarago - Matala beach and safari tour

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Agiofarago - Matala beach and safari tour

Free cancellation

Place: Heraklion

Duration: 8 hours

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Instant confirmation

Official reseller

Exclusive Venue

Meal Included

Hotel pick up

Do this because

Find the 2000-year-old olive tree Goumenospilio, and Vourvoulitis in Agiofarago
Explore the natural cave on the north side of Matala Beach, from the top of which, the adventurous could dive
Enjoy relaxing on wonderful sandy beaches and swimming in crystal clear waters
Discover the Roman tombs in Matala

What to expect

Agiofarago and Matala are located in the south of the prefecture of Heraklion. The contrast between the two, makes this tour special. On one side the quiet, spiritual Agiofarago with its wild beauty and on the other, the noisy Matala with their hippie style!

Start with heading south, through the plain of Messara, to Agiofarago: the gorge of the Saints! The first stop is the traditional village of Siva. There, you could enjoy a drink or get the essentials for the rest of the day. A short distance from Siva is the Odigitria Monastery, where you will make a short stop. One of the most important monasteries in Crete, built in the 14th century. At this point, the road changes into a dirt road, which leads to the parking lot of Agiofarago and the entrance to it. From there on, continue on foot and follow the path crossing the gorge, to the beautiful beach and the Libyan Sea in about 30 minutes where you will enjoy swimming.

After your swim, we head to Matala. A small but crowded village, with a wonderful 300 m long sandy beach and crystal clear deep waters. The village became famous for the carved Roman tombs and the hippies of the '70s. Here you can have a swim at the beach and, later, lunch in a traditional local tavern.

It is recommended to bring walking shoes or sandals, camera, sun screen, hat, sunglasses, swimsuit, towel
In case the tour is cancelled due to bad weather, you will be offered an alternative day or a similar tour. If you cannot join an alternative day or tour offered, the tour is fully refundable as long as this is agreed at the latest the night before the scheduled activity day
Pick-up area: (https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/2/embed?mid=1rgAfajXlqAZhZLNx3A8Ts7NHcCyPEPuL&≪=35.34293628432927%2C25.23708169999999&z=12)

What’s included

Experienced, English speaking driver

Free transport from/to your hotel. (as long as you are within the predefined pick-up area)

Land Rover Discovery 3 – fuels

Lunch (wine, soft drinks, water)

Bottle of water per person

Scuba mask

Sunshade (one per car)

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle

Driver guide

What’s not included

Tickets to museums and archeological sites

Specialised guides for museums and archaeological sites

Private expenses (coffees, alcoholic drinks etc.)

Anything that it is not mentioned at the "Price includes" list

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 15 days before the experience begins., Receive a 75% refund if you cancel up to 6 days before the experience begins., Receive a 30% refund if you cancel up to 3 days before the experience begins.