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South Crete - Matala
Package Details
Destination:
Iraklio, Greece, Greece
Duration: 8 hours
Price:
$53.01
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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.
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
This is a typical itinerary for this product
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: 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