Herakleion: Agiofarago Gorge, Famous Monasteries and Matala Tour

Herakleion: Agiofarago Gorge, Famous Monasteries and Matala Tour

Faits Saillants

  • Odigitria Monastery: One of the most famous monasteries of Crete, dating back to the 14th century
  • Cretan Vineyards: We driving through the route of the vineyards of Crete.
  • Olive Groves: We will cross the Messara valley and following a route through olive groves
Source: Go Crete Safari

Description

AMAZING BEAUTY OF MATALA, FAMOUS MONASTERIES AND AGIOFARAGO GORGE!

We start driving through the route of the vineyards of Crete. The villages we will cross are famous for the grape varieties and their wines and that is why there are many well-known wineries on our way.

Our first stop is at Agios Thomas a village at an altitude of 760 meters, dating back to 1371 AD. In the village there are Byzantine churches, ruins of the Byzantine aqueduct as well as Roman era tombs.

Going down, we will cross the Messara valley and following a route through olive groves, we will reach the Monastery of ODIGITRIA one of the most famous monasteries of Crete, dating back to the 14thcentury. You will be amazed by the beauty of the monastery and you will have the opportunity to visit the museum with objects of the daily life of Cretans.

Following a beautiful dirt road we arrive at the entrance of Agiofarago and start crossing it on foot. Walking through the gorge (with zero difficulty degree) you will have the opportunity to get close to sheep and goats which are beautiful and absolutely harmless. After 20 minutes walking you will end up on a beach with fine pebble that will really enchant you. It is the paradise of Southern Crete

After swimming in the crystal clear waters and driving through a beautiful dirt road we reach Matala, the famous village of southern Crete where the Hippies lived in the 70s. You will have free time to admire the beauties of the village and visit the caves of the Hippies.

We return to the hotel through a beautiful route. This journey will amaze and fill you with pictures that will stay with you for a lifetime.



Source: Go Crete Safari

Ce qui est inclus

Included 
  • Free pick up and drop off 
  • Experience driver's 
  • Fuell 
  • Traditional meal 
  • Landrover defender and nissan pathfinder vehicles 4x4
Not included 
  • Any private expenses 
Source: Go Crete Safari

Informations complémentaires

What you should bring
  • Walking shoes or ones that are comfortable for you
  • Camera
  • Hat & Sunglasses
  • Towel & Swimwear
  • Extra money in case you desire to buy souvenirs, local products etc
Source: Go Crete Safari

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