Matala Beach - Ancient Phaistos-Faistos & Gortyn - South Crete
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Pick-up from your hotel (at the specific tourist bus stop, outside of the hotel. No more than 800 m)
- Transfer with air-conditioned bus
- Accompanying throughout the trip with a guided tour in the language of your order.
- Entrance fees to museums/sights, individual expenses.
- Food and drinks
- To Ancient Phaistos-Faistos
- To Ancient Gortyn
- Ticket entrance to Matala caves (Adults 5 euro)
Meeting and Pickup
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.
What To Expect
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Archaeological Site of Phaistos
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Ancient Gortys
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Matala Beach
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- If an infant does not sit on lap in the bus, It is necessary to pay a ticket.
- Pick-up from the specific bus stops next to the hotels. From Area 1: all the villages Heraklion region, Area 2: Rethymno, Agios Nikolaos region.
- After booking we will contact you to arrange the pick-up. Please, note, if you do not provide your pick-up details up to 24 hours before the tour, we do not guarantee the pick-up. For pick-up from different location, please, contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Pick-up from your hotel (at the specific tourist bus stop, outside of the hotel. No more than 800 m).
- Transfer with air-conditioned bus.
- Accompanying throughout the trip with a guided tour in the language of your order.
- Entrance fees to museums/sights, individual expenses.
- Food and drinks.
- to Ancient Phaistos-Faistos.
- to Ancient Gortyn.
- Ticket entrance to Matala caves (Adults 5 euro).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Matala Beach - Ancient Phaistos-Faistos & Gortyn - South Crete is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Matala Beach – Ancient Phaistos-Faistos & Gortyn – South Crete will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
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
- Pick-up from your hotel (at the specific tourist bus stop, outside of the hotel. No more than 800 m)
- Transfer with air-conditioned bus
- Accompanying throughout the trip with a guided tour in the language of your order.
- Entrance fees to museums/sights, individual expenses.
- Food and drinks
- To Ancient Phaistos-Faistos
- To Ancient Gortyn
- Ticket entrance to Matala caves (Adults 5 euro)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- If an infant does not sit on lap in the bus, It is necessary to pay a ticket.
- Pick-up from the specific bus stops next to the hotels. From Area 1: all the villages Heraklion region, Area 2: Rethymno, Agios Nikolaos region.
- After booking we will contact you to arrange the pick-up. Please, note, if you do not provide your pick-up details up to 24 hours before the tour, we do not guarantee the pick-up. For pick-up from different location, please, contact us.
