SPINALONGA - AGIOS NIKOLAOS- ELOUNDA

A day trip that combines relaxation and history gives you the chance to visit the highlights of the Northeast part of Crete, where the picturesque town of Agios Nikolaos with the magnificent lake can be found. Elounda, a small village on the shore of Mirabello bay with spectacular views, is where the boat begins the cruise heading to Spinalonga island, a small uninhabited island used during the history as a fortress and later on as a leper colony.

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Tour Details

Duration: approximately 8 hours

Passing the northeast coast, reach the capital town of Lasithi, Agios Nikolaos. Discover the pretty city on your own, stroll through the shops or relax in one of the cafes nest to the picturesque bottomless lake of Voulismeni.

The history and the culture of the island of Spinalonga became one with human tragedy in the course of time. It has been an important place throughout history for the ancient Greeks, as natural protection for the city of Olous, for the Saracens as a hiding place for their pirates, for the Venetians as a fortress, for the Turks as a settlement and for a long time the island served as a leper colony. After our visit to Spinalonga, we return to Plaka where you will have free time to enjoy lunch or have a refreshing swim.

After a tour of the island, we will continue our journey to the sandy pirate harbor of Kolokytha, where our ship will anchor. Here you will have enough time to swim in the crystal clear water, as well as try the barbecue, which you will be served on board the ship.

The last stop of the day is Elounda,  a former fishing village but today a famous holiday resort with the most 5 stars hotels in Greece. Take plenty of time to stroll through the picturesque harbor and have a cup of coffee before heading back to your accommodation.

An amazing trip with many destinations that you should not miss!

Included:

✅ Hotel pick-up and drop-off

✅ Transport by air-conditioned luxury bus

✅ Professional Guide

Not Included:

❌ Round trip Boat tickets  (7.00€ per person / Children from 4 up to 12 years pay half boat ticket 3.50€) – Paid on the spot in cash

❌ Spinalonga entrance fee (8.00€ per person) – Paid on the spot in cash

❌ Personal Expenses