🏨 Heraklion to Phaestos Palace Private Custom Day Trip Activity

Heraklion to Phaestos Palace Private Custom Day Trip

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From $254.81

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Heraklion, Heraklion

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

Discover the ancient wonders of Crete on a private, customizable journey through history and nature. Begin at Gortys, once the Roman capital of Crete, home to Europe’s oldest legal code and ruins from the Doric, Roman, and Byzantine periods. Continue to Phaistos, the second-largest Minoan palace, with panoramic views and the famous undeciphered Phaistos Disc. Then visit Agia Triada, the site of a Minoan Royal Villa and town, rich in archaeological significance.

Enjoy a relaxing break in the seaside village of Matala, where you can swim in the clear Libyan Sea, explore cliffside caves once used by hippies, and have lunch at a local taverna.

100% Private & Customizable – Adjust the itinerary and time at each stop.

Hotel Pickup & Drop-off – Professional English-speaking driver.

End your day with a scenic ride back to Heraklion, filled with memories of Crete’s ancient heritage and coastal charm.

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Bottled water

Fuel and tolls

Hotel pickup and dropoff

Professional English Speaking Driver

Well-maintained car with an English-speaking driver

WiFi on board

What's Not Included

Lunch, other beverages and meals

Tips and gratuities

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 0 - 99

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation Policy

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

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Heraklion

Your Welcome driver will pick you up from your hotel in Heraklion at a time of your convenience to start your trip.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Gortys

Gortys or Gortyna is a municipality and an archaeological site on the Mediterranean island of Crete, 45 km away from the modern capital Heraklion.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Site of Phaistos

Phaistos was one of the most important palatial centres of Minoan civilization and the most wealthy and powerful city in southern Crete.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Matala

Matala Beach in Crete is a legendary beach offering unique scenery, famous from the 1960\'s and later.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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