Matala,Botanic Garden,Ag Galini and Spili Tour Day from Rethymno
Overview
Discover the wild and traditional side of Crete on a full-day tour from Rethymnon. Visit the picturesque village of Agia Galini, the world-famous Matala, and the traditional village of Spili.
Start your tour heading south through wild traditional Crete, bringing you to your first stop at the picturesque village of Agia Galini. Spend 1.5 hours here to enjoy a coffee and walk around the alleys of the village.
Next, head to Matala, world-famous for its impressive neolithic caves along the bay that used to be shelter for the hippie commune during the 70s. Enjoy 3 hours of free time to swim and relax at the sandy beach.
At the Botanic Garden beautiful four-acre medicinal herb gardens, especially in spring and summer. When you enter the garden gate,you will find yourself immersed in a peaceful and magical garden, filled with aromatic herbs and medicinal herbs.
Finally, on your way back, make a small break at the traditional village of Spili with its well-known lion-head fountains.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias ,Rethymno town ,Atsipopoulo ,Sfakaki & Stavromenos
- Liability insurance
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pottery workshop
- Professional guide English, German
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off from Hotels in areas Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Sfakaki, Stavromenos ▪︎ The bus will be Klados Panagiotis orange color
What To Expect
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Agia Galini
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Matala
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Spili
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Maravel Garden
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Hotel pick-up Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias ,Rethymno town ,Atsipopoulo ,Sfakaki & Stavromenos.
- Liability insurance.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pottery workshop.
- Professional guide English, German.
- Food and drinks.
- Personal expenses.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Matala,Botanic Garden,Ag Galini and Spili Tour Day from Rethymno is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pick-up Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias ,Rethymno town ,Atsipopoulo ,Sfakaki & Stavromenos
- Liability insurance
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pottery workshop
- Professional guide English, German
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
