South Crete - Gortys - Matala

South Crete - Gortys - Matala

Our first stop in ancient Gortys, here the customers have time alone, to explore One of the most important cities of crete, with an uninterrupted history of 6,000 years and one of the largest archaeological sites in Greece.
Leaving Gortys behind you'll visit one of the most historic monasteries, the holy patriarchal and sacropelic Monastery of Odigitria.
The Monastery of Odigitria is located on the mountainous massif of Asterousia Mountains in the south of the prefecture of Heraklion, which constitute the "Mount Athos" of Crete. The monastery includes a multitude of old chapels with remarkable frescoes.
After a short drive through the Messara plain you reach Matala. Known for the colony of hippies in the Sixties, where they lived in large holes formed on the mountain.The rocks are holes with a Roman burial. In Matala you will have time for a refreshing dip in the water, eat something or just enjoy a drink on the beach.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Odigitria Monastery, Road from Kolimbari to Afrata, Kolymbari, Platanias, Crete 730 06 Greece

free time to discover the Monastery

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ancient Gortys, Gortyn, Elliniko 22007 Greece

free time to discover the Archaeological Site

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Matala, Matala, Crete

discover the fishermans village, stroll around the shops, visit the caves or have a nice bath in the sea, spend time on the beach

Duration: 3 hours