Panoramic tour from the Cretan Sea to the Libyan Sea - through the central and widest part of Crete, taking in part of the Psiloritis massif, where the magnificent Messara Valley stretches at the foot of the mountains. A unique combination of archaic and Christian history, traditions of local life and recreation in one tour in the Magnificent Matala Bay on one of the best beaches in Crete.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 10.
Phaistos, Phaestos, Festos and Latin Phaestus, is a Bronze Age archaeological site at modern Faistos, a municipality in south central Crete. It is notable for the remains of a Minoan palace and the surrounding town.
Remains of the Archaic period (7th century BC) were located in the area of the Acropolis, while the large inscription, the Gortyn Law Code, dated to the 5th century BC, attests the prosperity of the city, which continued throughout the historical times.
Mátala was the ancient port of Phaistos and Gortys and a former fishing community which has developed into a modern holiday center.
We pick up from the tourist bus stops, a maximum 800m walk from your hotel. For remotely located hotels and Airbnb's, please, contact us to clarify the closest pick-up point or any extra transfer arrangements. Once booked, Status MLB Travel will contact you with details of pickup time and location. If you cannot find your pickup, you can indicate your location and we will help you find a convenient departure point for the tour bus. If you have not received the email, please check your spam folder. When booking, always indicate the area and place of residence in Crete, and a contact phone number.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Matala Beach - Ancient Phaistos-Faistos & Gortyn - South Crete lasts about 7–8 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $796 per person for this Heraklion experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up from the tourist bus stops, a maximum 800m walk from your hotel. For remotely located hotels and Airbnb's, please, contact us to clarify the closest pick-up point or any extra transfer arrangements. Once booked, Status MLB Travel will contact you with details of pickup time and location. If you cannot find your pickup, you can indicate your location and we will help you find a convenient departure point for the tour bus. If you have not received the email, please check your spam folder. When booking, always indicate the area and place of residence in Crete, and a contact phone number. Pickup points include Pela, Anastasia Star Beach Hotel & Spa.
The experience is available in DE, RU, EN, IT, PL, FR, ES.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Matala Beach - Ancient Phaistos-Faistos & Gortyn - South Crete | 7–8 hours | 4.5 (27) | $796 | |
 Matala Beach + Caves, Phaistos Palace & Southern Charm | Private | 7–8 hours | 5.0 (23) | $93 | View |
 Explore the Treasures of Crete: Gortyna, Phaistos and Matala | 5–6 hours | — | $1,114 | View |
 South Crete - Matala, Red Beach and caves | 10 hours | 3.9 (14) | $40 | View |
 South Crete Tour with Matala Beach Caves and Winery Visit | 8 hours | — | $296 | View |
 Heraklion: Matala Beach, Hippie Caves & Odigitria Monastery | 8–9 hours | 4.7 (39) | $49 | View |
 5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch | 5 hours | 4.8 (1,303) | $101 | View |
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 6 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 27 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Status MLB Travel Agency.
