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From Rethymno: Spili, Agia Galini, and Matala Tour

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137 reviews

Activity provider: Markidis Travel
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    From Rethymno: Spili, Agia Galini, and Matala Tour

    Activity provider: Markidis Travel

    4.8

    137 reviews

    From US$ 37.96 per person

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    See the artificial Minoan caves of Agia Galini and relax on a beautiful beach in Matala on a full-day trip by bus from Rethymno. Browse the souvenir stores of the mountain village of Spili and more.

    About this activity

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    Duration 10 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English, German
    Pickup included
    Pick-up from your hotel in Rethymno.

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Visit the resort gem of Agia Galini on the south coast of Crete
    • Explore the artificial caves of Matala and get some time to relax on the beach
    • See the lion-head fountains of the traditional village of Spili
    Full description

    Embark on a group tour from Rethymno to visit the charming ancient villages of Crete. Visit the quaint village of Spili, discover the caves of Agia Galini, and enjoy the sandy beach of Matala, with plenty of time to explore on your own.

    Start with pickup from your hotel by air-conditioned bus, then make your first stop at the village of Spili for 1 hour of free time. Walk the cobbled streets of a village with its well-known lion-head fountains. Browse the many stores and shopfronts selling traditional Cretan products.

    The next stop is at the amphitheatrically built village of Agia Galini. Here, you will have 1.5 hours to explore the village. Admire the views of small, traditional houses and the harbor, the perfect place for a coffee break.

    Continue next to Matala where you will have 2.5 hours of free time to enjoy the golden sandy beach. After some time sunbathing on the shore, the bus will then take you back to your hotel.

    Includes
    • Pickup and drop-off from specific points near your hotel
    • Transportation by air-conditioned bus
    • Tour leader
    • Entry tickets
    • Lunch and drinks

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    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes
    • Sunglasses
    • Sun hat
    • Swimwear
    • Towel
    • Sunscreen
    • Cash

    Not allowed

    • Pets
    • Oversize luggage
    • Smoking

    Know before you go

    • Pickup is done from specific points near your hotel. Pick up is not available from Kavros and Georgioupoli. After booking, you will receive personalized pickup information in a separate email (check your spam folder too)
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    Overall rating

    4.8 /5

    based on 137 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
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    • Transportation
      4.8/5
    • Service
      4.9/5
    • Organization
      4.9/5

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    One of the best tours in Crete. Fabulous organization combined with breathtaking places to visit. Our guide Anastasia was excellent and all the way to the three desitinations narrated intetesting facts about Crete and cretean traditions. We are pleased to recommend this beautiful tour.

    March 29, 2023

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    The best tour in 2021! Pickup in time, stops well organized,enough time everywhere, lovely stories about Crete from the guide, perfect little tips about where to go, what to photograph.. excellent german and english, genuine love for Crete, quite excellent skills in communication, a long with very scenic places in south crete, driving through magnificent Mountains. Love it and recommend!

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    March 29, 2023

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    The trip was smooth and they take you to the great places, such as a small village, a quiet beach and a more energetic beach afterwards with so many small and cool shops! Barb and Costas were so welcoming for our 2nd participation after Elafonissi Beach and we were so glad we joined the tour again! Highly recommend:) Thank you Markidis Travel! Satoko and Paul

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