South Crete Secrets: Matala Hippie Caves, Zaros Lake & Monastery
Overview
Explore Matala, Zaros Lake and Odigitria Monastery on an 8-hour private tour with a local driver and an air-conditioned vehicle. Discover the seaside village and caves area of Matala, walk by Zaros Lake and visit the monastery according to its opening arrangements. Plan the balance of sightseeing, beach time and an optional lunch within the booked duration. Admission fees, meals and restaurant drinks are paid separately. Your driver manages the transport and shares local information during the journey. Stop order may change to suit pickup and road conditions.
What's Included
- Onboard Comforts: Chilled bottled water, USB charging, and Bluetooth access.
- Bespoke 8-Hour Itinerary: 100% customizable with flexible pickup & drop-off.
- Private Luxury Transport: Modern AC vehicle with a professional local driver.
- Family & Travel Extras: Child seats upon request and unlimited scenic photo stops.
- Cretan Tasting Experience: Complimentary local honey, olive oil, and raki.
- Entrance fees to attractions or sites (if applicable)
- Food & drinks at restaurants or tavernas (optional lunch stop)
- Beach amenities (sunbeds, umbrellas, water sports equipment)
- Personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Odigìtria Monastery
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Matala
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Zaros Lake
2 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-362650P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions 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).
- Onboard Comforts: Chilled bottled water, USB charging, and Bluetooth access.
- Bespoke 8-Hour Itinerary: 100% customizable with flexible pickup & drop-off.
- Private Luxury Transport: Modern AC vehicle with a professional local driver.
- Family & Travel Extras: Child seats upon request and unlimited scenic photo stops.
- Cretan Tasting Experience: Complimentary local honey, olive oil, and raki.
- Entrance fees to attractions or sites (if applicable).
- Food & drinks at restaurants or tavernas (optional lunch stop).
- Beach amenities (sunbeds, umbrellas, water sports equipment).
- Personal expenses.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the South Crete Secrets: Matala Hippie Caves, Zaros Lake & Monastery 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 South Crete Secrets: Matala Hippie Caves, Zaros Lake & Monastery will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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
- Onboard Comforts: Chilled bottled water, USB charging, and Bluetooth access.
- Bespoke 8-Hour Itinerary: 100% customizable with flexible pickup & drop-off.
- Private Luxury Transport: Modern AC vehicle with a professional local driver.
- Family & Travel Extras: Child seats upon request and unlimited scenic photo stops.
- Cretan Tasting Experience: Complimentary local honey, olive oil, and raki.
- Entrance fees to attractions or sites (if applicable)
- Food & drinks at restaurants or tavernas (optional lunch stop)
- Beach amenities (sunbeds, umbrellas, water sports equipment)
- Personal expenses
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
- Specialized infant seats are available
