Chania to Phaistos Palace and Minoan Culture with Licensed Guide

Overview

The Palace of Phaistos is the second largest archaeological site and Minoan Palace in Crete, right behind the Minoan Palace of Knossos.

We start our private guided tour from Chania where our experienced driver and tourist guide pick you up for free from your designated area: Α refreshing breakfast stop is being done, while we pass through some villages of mainland Chania that are worth seeing.

Ongoing, we approach the famous beach shore village of Agia Galini and the region of Messara. Our guide will show you the highlights of one of the biggest palaces of the Minoan civilisation in Crete.

After the tour of the archaeological site, this private full-day tour to Phaistos from Chania takes you to the romantic hippie beach shore of Matala where we will eat our lunch, have an opportunity for a rewarding swim, or stroll the picturesque alleys of the famous village, before embarking our private car to return to Chania, where we started our private transfer early in the morning.

Itinerary

1. Chania Town

   Stop for a coffee break & Sightseeing in a romantic picturesque village on our way to Heraklion and Phaistos (Festos) Archaeological Site

   1 hour
2. Agia Galini

   Arrival at Agia Galini Village, where we can enjoy a light lunch or snack (own expense) before having a guided tour of the Archaeological Site of Faistos Palace & the Minoan Civilisation. Our professional licensed guide will prepare you for the guided tour to Festos Palace and will inform you briefly about its history, the culture of Minoans, and everything you need to know about what you will see next.

   2 hours
3. Palace of Faistos

   Arrival at Phaistos Palace. Guided tour to Faistos Minoan Palace with a professional licensed tour guide, accredited by the Greek Ministry of Tourism & Culture.
   Time free after our private guided tour to the archaeological site for you to grasp the essence of antiquity and solve all your questions by our licensed historian tourist guide.

   3 hours · Admission not included
4. Matala Beach

   Optional Stop at Matala Beach, with its famous hippie culture that was created in the 1960s! Possibilities for exploring the countless hippie caves, having lunch overlooking the South Cretan Sea or a rewarding swim and crystal clear waters of Matala Beach.

   3 hours · Admission included

Meeting and pickup

Our professional historian tour guide will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby 5 minutes before the start of the tour.

Good to know

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.