Archaeological and Natural Beauties of South Central Crete (Gortyna, Phaistos, Matala, Zaros) tour

Meet with your guide at the terminal of Cretan Spiti Travel, across from the entrance of the Heraklion
Archaeological Museum, in front of Hari’s Creperie, Heraklion at 08.30, we drive to Gortyna, the Roman
capital of Crete and Cyrenaica and was first inhabited around 3200 BC. After the visit of Gortyna, we drive
through valley of Mesara to visit the archaeological site of Phaistos and its palace, the most important center of
the Minoan civilization, and the most wealthy and powerful city in southern Crete. After our visit to Phaistos, we
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drive to Matala where you will enjoy some free time to swim in the crystal clear waters and optional lunch.
Finally we arrive to Zaros, attractive, refreshingly unspoiled village famous for its spring water, which is now
bottled and sold all over Greece, and an ideal base for walkers to explore the beautiful nature. Zaros also has
some fine Byzantine monasteries, and delicious farm-raised trout served up in tavernas around town and on
emerald-green Lake Votomos which will be visited. Late in the afternoon at 17:00, we return at the terminal of
Cretan Spiti Travel.

Included Air-conditioned Motorcoach, Professional Guide, VAT and all legal taxes included
Not Included Pick up-drop off transfer, Entrance fees to the archaeological sites (AD / RED ) , Lunch in
restaurant during the tour (20,00 €), Drinks and beverage during the meal, Gratuities, Anything that is not
specified in the program as included

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