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Overview
- Duration:8 hours 30 minutes
- Travelers:10 - 62 guests
- Tour Type:Group tour
~ Go back in time and explore the beautiful and historic island of Spinalonga. Enjoy a guided tour, exploring the beautiful lake Voulismeni of Agios Nikolaos, combined with a short tour of an olive oil factory.~
Spinalonga, the last leper colony in Europe, is located in Elounda from where we take the boat for Spinalonga island. Originally, Venetians fortified the islet in 1579, by building a fortress with 40 cannons and they are actually the best preserved walls in Europe.
It used to be a leper colony from 1903 until 1957, where lepers could have a better life, medical help and economical support. The ruins of the market street with the shops, the hospital and many small houses in which lepers lived isolated, can be explored individually.
Leaving Spinalonga Island we have free time to explore the unique Elounda village or go for swimming in the crystal clear waters of Elounda Bay and enjoy your pita gyros take away .
Before we take the road back to Heraklion, we will visit Ag.Nikolaos, a town with 14.000 inhabitants which is built on the side of the Gulf of Mirabello. In the centre of Agios Nikolaos is the lake Voulismeni, supposedly created by an earthquake.
There, we can have a coffee break or a walk around the lake, which gives you a great view from above, over the center and the harbor of Agios Nikolaos. Next to the lovely harbor are shady tree-lined streets filled with shops gives you the opportunity to do some “serious shopping”.
Our last stop is at the olive factory in Malia and taste the famous Cretan olive oil.
What you should bring :
Comfortable closed shoes
Sunglasses
Hat
Camera
Sunscreen
Comfortable/ Breathable clothes
Not allowed :
High-heeled shoes
Pets
Mobility scooters
Smoking in the vehicle/Boat
Non-folding wheelchairs
Non-folding strollers
Electric wheelchairs
Alcoholic beverages in the vehicle
Not suitable for :
People with mobility problems
Non foldable Wheelchair users
People who experience nausea
Returning time : 17:30p.m. -18:30p.m.
Important notes :
The activity provider is not responsible for weather conditions or traffic .
For safety reasons, but also for your own comfort, the captain has the right to change the course or starting point of the Boat at any time.
Spinalonga, the last leper colony in Europe, is located in Elounda from where we take the boat for Spinalonga island. Originally, Venetians fortified the islet in 1579, by building a fortress with 40 cannons and they are actually the best preserved walls in Europe.
It used to be a leper colony from 1903 until 1957, where lepers could have a better life, medical help and economical support. The ruins of the market street with the shops, the hospital and many small houses in which lepers lived isolated, can be explored individually.
Leaving Spinalonga Island we have free time to explore the unique Elounda village or go for swimming in the crystal clear waters of Elounda Bay and enjoy your pita gyros take away .
Before we take the road back to Heraklion, we will visit Ag.Nikolaos, a town with 14.000 inhabitants which is built on the side of the Gulf of Mirabello. In the centre of Agios Nikolaos is the lake Voulismeni, supposedly created by an earthquake.
There, we can have a coffee break or a walk around the lake, which gives you a great view from above, over the center and the harbor of Agios Nikolaos. Next to the lovely harbor are shady tree-lined streets filled with shops gives you the opportunity to do some “serious shopping”.
Our last stop is at the olive factory in Malia and taste the famous Cretan olive oil.
What you should bring :
Comfortable closed shoes
Sunglasses
Hat
Camera
Sunscreen
Comfortable/ Breathable clothes
Not allowed :
High-heeled shoes
Pets
Mobility scooters
Smoking in the vehicle/Boat
Non-folding wheelchairs
Non-folding strollers
Electric wheelchairs
Alcoholic beverages in the vehicle
Not suitable for :
People with mobility problems
Non foldable Wheelchair users
People who experience nausea
Returning time : 17:30p.m. -18:30p.m.
Important notes :
The activity provider is not responsible for weather conditions or traffic .
For safety reasons, but also for your own comfort, the captain has the right to change the course or starting point of the Boat at any time.
Highlights
- Embark on an exciting adventure to the mythical island of Spinalonga
- Enjoy the bright flavors of authentic Greek street food
- Explore the beauty of Elounda village.
- Take unforgettable photos overlooking the unique Agios Nikolaos
- Explore the procedures of how traditional Cretan olive oil is made
Includes/Excludes
- Transfer with a fully air-condition bus/coach .
- Specialized local official and escort guides in English , German , French , Polish , Russian , Italian (languages available upon availability ).
- Boat Ride to Spinalonga Island and Back .
- Street food lunch & a bottle of water : Pita Gyros (Pita whap ) Chicken /Vegetarian option upon request .
- Free time for each destination.
- Entrance to Spinalonga Island €20.00 per person (Discounts available with passport presentation for EU citizens under 21y.o. and over 65y.o. )
- Personal expenses .
- Anything not mentioned in the program as included
Itinerary
Expand allThe boat departs from Elounda's Small Port
After an approximate 15’boat ride arrival at Spinalonga island
1hours and 15’ guided tour to Spinalonga
Arrival back at Elounda’s small port
Pick-up lunch(take away / street food ) at
Free time at Elounda
Departure from Elounda
Agios Nikolaos
Departure from Ag. Nikolaos
Olive oil factory
Tour maps
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From €55.00 • 8 hours 30 minutes
From
€55.00
per adult
€27.50
per child (3-9 years)
Start time
09:15
Duration
8 hours 30 minutes
Early bird
Book 30+ days ahead: 10% off
Last minute
Book within 3 days: 15% off
Toddlers
0-2 years are free of charge
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