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By CreteWanderer
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$877 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Discover the spiritual heritage of Crete at the Odigitria Monastery
    • Explore the legendary seaside village of Matala and its iconic caves
    • Unwind at the peaceful Lake Zaros, nestled beneath Mount Psiloritis
    • Enjoy a flexible itinerary with a local driver-guide and private vehicle
    • Taste local products like olive oil, honey, and raki along the way

Activity location

    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

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Crete: Private Matala, Zaros, and Odigitria Monastery Tour

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Price details
NZ$438.71 x 2 AdultsNZ$877.42
Total
Price is NZ$877.42

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Selected stops planned around your interests within the booked duration
  • Inclusions
    Private transport in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    English-speaking local driver providing commentary during the journey
  • Inclusions
    Pickup and drop-off at the locations and times confirmed for your booking
  • Inclusions
    Local product tastings (olive oil, honey, raki, where available)
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water for each guest
  • Inclusions
    USB charging ports & Bluetooth access onboard
  • Inclusions
    Child seats & boosters available upon request
  • Inclusions
    Photo stops at scenic viewpoints
  • Exclusions
    Food & drinks at restaurants or tavernas (optional lunch stop)
  • Exclusions
    Beach amenities (sunbeds, umbrellas, water sports equipment)
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Littering

What you can expect

  • Explore South Crete on an 8-hour private tour combining the coast of Matala, the mountain scenery around Zaros Lake and Odigitria Monastery. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking local driver.

    In Matala, explore the seaside village and its famous caves area, with time for the beach according to the day’s plan. Continue through the southern countryside to Odigitria Monastery and enjoy a walk by Zaros Lake at the foot of Psiloritis.

    Discuss your preferred balance of sightseeing, swimming and an optional lunch with your driver within the booked duration. Admission fees, meals and restaurant drinks are paid separately. Visits depend on opening arrangements, and stop order may change to suit pickup and road conditions. Select an available departure and pickup option when booking.

Location

Activity location

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    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece