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South Crete Tour with Matala Beach Caves and Winery Visit
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Available TomorrowSpots available tomorrow. Book now to secure your place.
Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience
Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world
Why book with byFood?Japan's #1 food travel platform
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Discover the hidden gems of South Crete on this engaging 8-hour private tour. Begin by exploring the charming old village of Saint Thomas, . Next, enjoy a leisurely visit to Matala Beach and its famous caves, historically significant as Roman tombs and a hippie haven. The day culminates with a visit to a family winery, where you can taste five varieties of local, organic wines. Customize your experience as you wish, and enjoy included refreshments throughout the day.
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Bottled water
In-vehicle air conditioning
Air-conditioned vehicle
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Coffee and/or Tea
ticket to the caves 6 euro
wine tasting from 18 euro per person for 5 local wines
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30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free
Agios Thomas
Your private driver will take you into the heart of rural Heraklion to visit Agios Thomas, a historic mountain village renowned for its dramatic rock formations, ancient carved tombs, and rich Byzantine heritage. You will stroll through serene stone-paved alleys, discover ancient rock-hewn dwellings and Byzantine churches carved directly into giant boulders, and take in panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Enjoy a quiet coffee or traditional raki at a local village kafeneio, experiencing pure Cretan hospitality far away from the typical tourist crowds.
Your private driver will take you into the heart of rural Heraklion to visit Agios Thomas, a histori…
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2 hours · Admission Ticket Included
Matala Caves
Your private driver will escort you in VIP comfort to the coastal cliffs of Matala. You will explore the famous hand-carved sandstone caves, which served as ancient Roman tombs and later became the legendary refuge for the 1960s hippie movement—frequented by music icons like Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan. You will climb into the rock-hewn chambers to admire sweeping views of the bay, stroll along the golden beach, and browse the colorful artwork, flower-painted streets, and artisan shops of the vibrant seaside village. Afterward, enjoy free time to swim in the Libyan Sea or relax at a beachfront taverna before your climate-controlled return journey.
Your private driver will escort you in VIP comfort to the coastal cliffs of Matala. You will explore…
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1 hour · Admission Ticket Included
DAF Wines by Douloufaki Fereniki
Next, your private chauffeur will escort you to the historic village of Dafnes to visit DAF Wines by Fereniki Douloufaki. Carrying forward over a century of family winemaking heritage, this boutique artisanal winery focuses on natural, low-intervention wines.
Next, your private chauffeur will escort you to the historic village of Dafnes to visit DAF Wines by…
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We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead traveler's name.
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