Matala Beach, Caves, and Winery Full-Day Tour from Heraklion

Name: Matala Beach, Caves, and Winery Full-Day Tour from Heraklion
Brand: Viator
Rating: 4.9 (43 reviews)

4.9(43)8 HoursGerman, Russian, Greek, English +2Crete

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Discover the best of South Crete on a full-day trip that blends culture, nature, and authentic local flavors. The experience begins at one of Crete’s top wineries, set among the island’s lush interior vineyards, where guests can enjoy a guided tasting and learn about the traditions behind Cretan wine.

The tour continues to the legendary village of Matala, known for its relaxed “hippie” vibe, colorful streets, and stunning turquoise beach. Travelers can swim, sunbathe, or explore the iconic caves carved into the seaside cliffs.

A traditional Cretan lunch is served at a local restaurant, prepared with fresh regional products and accompanied by local wine.

Surrounded by beautiful scenery and gentle routes, this tour delivers a full day of authentic experiences and the true spirit of southern Crete.

Included

Experienced and informative drivers
Pick-up and Drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
BBQ Lunch with wine & water
Tour with 4WD Mercedes Vito vehicle & fuel

Not included

The entrance fee in the winery (8€)
any private expenses
Matala Caves visit {Adults: €5 - EU residents (ages 65+): €2 - EU residents (under 26): Free}
Gratuities

What you'll do

We will begin with an optional guided visit to a Cretan winery, where we’ll learn about local winemaking and oenology
You may join an optional wine tasting (€11 not included) or enjoy free time to relax and take in the vineyard scenery.
1 hour
As we cross the Messara Plain, we’ll enjoy beautiful views of Crete’s largest and most historic valley
We’ll make a short photo stop along the way, giving you time to capture the scenery and take in the peaceful landscape.
1 hour
We will arrive in the iconic village of Matala, where you’ll have free time to e
xplore its relaxed “hippie” atmosphere, browse the shops, and take photos. You can swim at the famous Matala Beach or choose to visit the historic Matala Caves (optional €5 ticket not included). It’s the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the unique charm of southern Crete.
2 hours
We will stop at a local restaurant where you’ll have about an hour to enjoy lunch
This is a great chance to taste authentic Cretan dishes and relax before we continue our tour.
1h 30m
We will stop at a local café where you can enjoy a relaxing coffee break
It’s a nice moment to unwind and take in the local atmosphere before we continue.
30 min

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

* Pickup service is included from the wider areas of Heraklion Heraklion meeting points, Amoudara, Analipsis - Anissaras, Chersonissos - Piskopiano - Koutouloufari, Gouves - Kokkini Hani, Malia, Malia area, Sisi, Milatos, Stalis. * For all the rest areas we will ask you to come to a meeting point. * Pickup time is between 08.00am to 09.30am & drop-off time: 4.30-5.00pm * We will inform you of the exact pickup time after your booking. * If your location is on a street our vehicles can't access, we'll arrange a nearby meeting point for pickup.

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Pela
Kato Gouves, Greece
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Anastasia Star Beach Hotel & Spa
5 Mpoumpoulinas, Hersonissos Harbour, Limenas Chersonisou, Greece
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Hotel Kallia
, , Platanias, Greece
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Lili Hotel
Melinas Merkouti Street, , Heraklion, Greece
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Miramare Hotel
11 Filonidou Zotou st., , Hersonissos, Greece
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MariRena Hotel
Andrea Papandreou 120 & Naxou 8, Gazi-Ammoudara, Amoudara, Greece
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El Greco Hotel
4, Str. 1821, , Heraklion, Greece
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Kassavetis Center - Hotel Studios & Apartments
Oulof Palme, Limenas Chersonisou, Greece
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Castello City Hotel
62 Martyron 1 Avenue, Therisou, Heraklion, Greece
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Karteros Hotel
Old National Way, Amnissos Beach, Karteros, Greece
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Hotel Irini
4 Idomeneos, Heraklion, Greece
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Jasmine by Checkin
Sissi, Greece
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Hersonissos Maris Hotel
Hersonisou Beach 46, , Hersonissos, Greece
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Metropole Urban Hotel
Platia Agias Ekaterinis, Agia Aikaterini Square, Heraklion, Greece
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Sofia Hotel
57 Stadiou Str, , Heraklion, Greece
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Arina Beach Resort
Palaia EO Irakleioi - Agioi Nikolaoi, Kokkini Hani, Greece
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Hotel Ilios
2 Omirou St., , Hersonissos, Greece
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Saradari Apartments
, , Hersonissos, Greece
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Tsalos Beach
, , Analipsi, Greece
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Aquila Atlantis Hotel
2, Ygias Street, , Heraklion, Greece
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Metaxa Hotel Heraklion
43 Eleftherias Square, Heraklion, Greece
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Dorian Boutique Apartments
Eleftheriou Venizelou 81, , Hersonissos, Greece
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Sunset Beach Hotel
Kokkini Hani, Greece
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Simple Hotel Hersonissos Sun
6 El Venizelou Str, Hersonissos, Greece
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Hara Ilios Village
Agiou Panteleimonos, Kato Gouves, Greece
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Casa Blu
Central Road, Piskopiano, Greece
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Europa Beach Hotel & Spa
Analipsi, Analipsi, Greece
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Knossos Beach Bungalows Suites Resort & Spa
Main Street, Kokkini Hani, Greece
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Marin Hotel
46 Epimenidou Str, Heraklion, Greece
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Kalia Beach Hotel
Gouves Pediados, Kato Gouves, Greece
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Senseana Sea Side Resort & Aquadventure
Aposelemis, Greece
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Ilaira Hotel
1 Epimenidou, , Heraklion, Greece
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Canvas by Mitsis Cretan Village
Limenas, , Anissaras, Greece
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Lyttos Beach Hotel
Analipsi, Greece
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Yianna Caravel by Checkin
Dios 20, Skafidaras, Greece
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Esperia Hotel
22 Idomeneos, , Heraklion, Greece
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Poseidon Hotel
Sof. Venizelou 61, , Heraklion, Greece
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Apollo City Hotel - Maliatim
Fr. Tsagkaraki 2, Malia, Greece
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Hotel Lyktos
28 Andrea Papandreou, Amoudara, Greece
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Paradise Island Villas
Prodromos S.A, Anissaras, Greece
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Galaxy Hotel Iraklio
75 Dimokratias Ave, , Heraklion, Greece
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Casa Orama Boutique Hotel
4 Dedalou, , Hersonissos, Greece
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Roxani Hotel
Andrea Papandreou 267, Amoudara, Greece
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Pasiphae Self Hotel
Naxou 1, Heraklion, Greece
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Albatros Spa & Resort Hotel
Dedalou Street 1, Hersonissos, Greece
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D&D Resort
Analipsi, Greece
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Despo Hotel By Estia
Kato Gouves, Greece
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Hotel Ederi
Kato Gouves, , Kato Gouves, Greece
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Hotel Grabelles
26 Skordilon, , Heraklion, Greece
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Agapi Beach Resort
76 Andrea Papandreou Street, Ammoudara, Greece
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