From Rethymno: Spili, Agia Galini, and Matala Tour
ID: GYG146592-219579
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
See the artificial Minoan caves of Agia Galini and relax on a beautiful beach in Matala on a full-day trip by bus from Rethymno. Browse the souvenir stores of the mountain village of Spili and more.
For this excursion, you will be picked up from your hotel area by our airconditioned bus. The first
stop is at the Spili village. You will have a chance to see a 100% traditional village with its well know
lion-head fountains in the middle of the village. Walking along its cobbled streets you can explore
the tourist shops which are full of traditional Cretan products. The next stop is at Matala where you
will have 2,5 hour of free time to enjoy the golden sandy beach. Matala is not only known for its
beautiful beaches but also for its artificially carved caves that date all the way back to the Minoan
period. These same caves were later occupied by a hippy commune in the late 6 0’s and 7 0’s. Many
musicians have composed song about the beauty of Matala including Bob Dylan and Cat Stevens.
The next stop is at the amphitheatrically built village of Agia Galini. Here will have 1,5 hours to
explore the village. The small, traditional houses and the harbor make the perfect match for a
coffee οr lunch break. The bus will then take you back to your hotel ending this amazing excursion.
Highlights
- Visit the resort gem of Agia Galini on the south coast of Crete
- Explore the artificial caves of Matala and get some time to relax on the beach
- See the lion-head fountains of the traditional village of Spili
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WE NEVER USE DOUBLEDECKER BUSSES
Every Tuesday english and french guide
• Pickup is done from specific points near your hotel. Pick up is not available from Kavros and Georgioupoli. After booking, you will receive personalized pickup information in a separate email (check your spam folder too)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.