Half Day Trip to Matala Hippie Beach and Caves From Heraklion

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Duration7h
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LanguagesGerman, English, French
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

We reach the famous beach of Matala. This is the place where Zeus, having taken the form a bull, swam ashore with Europa on his back before dragging her off to Gortys. Both the Minoans and the Romans used the place as their harbor. Nevertheless, for most people, Matala means only one thing: hippies. Back in the late 1960s - 1970s, this little town was a colony of the “flower children”, who lived in the caves that used to be former Roman tombs. Here we will enjoy the crystal waters, the warm sun and lunch by the sea, while later we can explore the prehistoric caves, carved on the steep rocks of the area.

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Pickup from Heraklion

Pick up: Pickup from Heraklion and Ammoudara
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Pick up from Sissi

Pick up from Sissi
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Pickup from Agia Pelagia

Pick up: Pickup from Agia Pelagia, Lygaria and Fodele
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Pickup from Malia, Stalis

Pickup: Pickup from Malia, Stalis, Hersonisos, Analipsi, and Gouves
Pickup included

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off Malia,Stalis,Hersonisos,Anissaras,Gouves,Heraklion,Ammoudara,Ag Pelagia
  • Professional guide English, German and French
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Matala Beach
    6h
    We reach the famous beach of Matala. This is the place where Zeus, having taken the form a bull, swam ashore with Europa on his back before dragging her off to Gortys. Both the Minoans and the Romans used the place as their harbor. Nevertheless, for most people, Matala means only one thing: hippies. Back in the late 1960s - 1970s, this little town was a colony of the “flower children”, who lived in the caves that used to be former Roman tombs. Here we will enjoy the crystal waters, the warm sun and lunch by the sea, while later we can explore the prehistoric caves, carved on the steep rocks of the area.
  2. Matala Caves
    1h
    We reach the famous beach of Matala. This is the place where Zeus, having taken the form a bull, swam ashore with Europa on his back before dragging her off to Gortys. Both the Minoans and the Romans used the place as their harbor. Nevertheless, for most people, Matala means only one thing: hippies. Back in the late 1960s - 1970s, this little town was a colony of the “flower children”, who lived in the caves that used to be former Roman tombs. Here we will enjoy the crystal waters, the warm sun and lunch by the sea, while later we can explore the prehistoric caves, carved on the steep rocks of the area.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off from Malia , Stalis ,Hersonisos , Anissaras , Analypsi , Gouves , Gournes , Heraklion , Ammoudara , Agia Pelagia / Lygaria , Fodele and Sisi

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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