Small Group Tour to Archaeological Sites of Gortyna and Phaistos
Overview
Meet with your guide at the terminal of Cretan Spiti Travel at 08.30, we drive to Gortyna, the Roman capital of Crete and Cyrenaica which was first inhabited around 3200 BC. After the visit of Gortyna, we drive through the 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 drive to Matala where you will enjoy some free time to swim in the crystal clear waters and optional lunch. Finally, we arrive at Zaros, an 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.
What's Included
- VAT and all legal taxes included
- Air-conditioned Motorcoach
- Professional Guide
- Pick-up/drop-off transfer
- Lunch in restaurant throughout in the tour (20,00 €)
- Gratuities
- Anything that is not specified in the program as included
- Archaeological Site of Gortyna
- Archaeological Site of Phaistos
Meeting Location
Sapoutie 1
Iraklio 712 02, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Archaeological Site of Gortyna
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Archaeological Site of Phaistos
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Matala
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Lake of Zaros Votomos
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Our company is not responsible for the client’s failure to appear at the meeting point for the booked tour or activity.
- Last minute cancellation of flights or inability to disembark from a cruise ship, is not our company’s responsibility, therefore any refund requests due to such incidents will not be accepted. Should the client be aware of such a change, he/she is requested to communicate with our company more than 24 hours before the tour or activity starts, in order to discuss possible date or time amendment (subject to availability)
- Refund requests for last minute cancellations (up to 24 hours before the tour or activity), for any reason, will not be accepted.
- Remaining time will be spent in transportation
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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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).
- VAT and all legal taxes included.
- Air-conditioned Motorcoach.
- Professional Guide.
- Pick-up/drop-off transfer.
- Lunch in restaurant throughout in the tour (20,00 €).
- Gratuities.
- Anything that is not specified in the program as included.
- Archaeological Site of Gortyna.
- Archaeological Site of Phaistos.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Small Group Tour to Archaeological Sites of Gortyna and Phaistos is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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
- VAT and all legal taxes included
- Air-conditioned Motorcoach
- Professional Guide
- Pick-up/drop-off transfer
- Lunch in restaurant throughout in the tour (20,00 €)
- Gratuities
- Anything that is not specified in the program as included
- Archaeological Site of Gortyna
- Archaeological Site of Phaistos
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Our company is not responsible for the client’s failure to appear at the meeting point for the booked tour or activity.
- Last minute cancellation of flights or inability to disembark from a cruise ship, is not our company’s responsibility, therefore any refund requests due to such incidents will not be accepted. Should the client be aware of such a change, he/she is requested to communicate with our company more than 24 hours before the tour or activity starts, in order to discuss possible date or time amendment (subject to availability)
- Refund requests for last minute cancellations (up to 24 hours before the tour or activity), for any reason, will not be accepted.
- Remaining time will be spent in transportation
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
