Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda & Plaka Tour
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Overview
- Get in touch with Crete's history in the old town of Spinalonga
- Visit picturesque Elounda on the shores of Mirabello Bay
- Enjoy some free time in Agios Nikolaos and Plaka
- Savour the bright flavours of authentic Cretan products
- Relish a fresh BBQ lunch, with a choice of chicken, pork, or vegetarian dishes
Activity location
- Heraklion
- Heraklion, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Heraklion
- Heraklion, Greece
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What's included, what's not
- Hotel pick-up and drop off (in Malia, Stalis, Hersonisos, Anissaras, Analypsi, Gouves, Gournes,Heraklio, Ammoudara, Agia Pelagia/Lygaria, , Sisi and Fodele.)
- Professional guide English German French and Polish
- Air-conditioned bus
- Boat ticket and BBQ (15 EUR for adults, 7.5 EUR for kids aged 5-12 years) and on Sunday (10 EUR for adults, 5 EUR for kids aged 5-12 years)
- Spinalonga entry fees (8 EUR)
- Tips and personal expenses
Know before you book
- Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
What you can expect
Discover the highlights of Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, and Plaka on this multi-stop trip from Heraklion. Take in the sights from onboard a ferry and savour a BBQ or tavern lunch. See Spinalonga Island, the Lake of Voulismeni, and more.
Meet your local guide, and make your first stop at Agios Nikolaos on the Gulf of Mirabello. This place is famous for its picturesque lake, explored by the ocean researcher Jaques Cousteau. Walk along the city on your own or relax at a cafe.
After that, drive to the harbour of Elounda where you'll get on a ferry to visit the Island of Spinalonga. This small isle carries within the history of Ancient Greece, as it served as a natural guard for the ancient city of Olous.
Choose to join a guided tour or explore the island by yourself. If you don't want to visit the archaeological site, you can join a 1-hour boat trip to a secret location and dive into the crystal-clear water (cost not included). After visiting Spinalonga, depart for one of the nearby bays.
Get plenty of time for swimming and enjoying BBQ served on board. The menu includes pork BBQ, greek salad, feta cheese, bread, seasonal fruit, wine, and Fanta. If your trip is on a Sunday, you'll get to enjoy dinner in a tavern instead of having BBQ on board.
After a short drive, reach Plaka, a small fishing village. Plaka was the ferry port of the leper colony, whose history was documented in a book and a Greek television series.
The last stop of the day is the capital town of Lasithi, Agios Nikolaos. Relax in a café next to the bottomless Lake of Voulismeni or explore the local shops. Enjoy a refreshing swim before heading back to your accommodation.
10:30 Departure from Elounda with the boat
11:10 Arrival Kolokytha
12:45 Departure from Kolokytha
13:10 Arrival Spinalonga
14:45 Departure from Spinalonga to Elounda
15:00 Arrival Elounda
15:45 Olive oil tasting - Arrival Agios Nikolaos
16:45 Departure Agios Nikolaos – back to the hotels
18:30 Arrival Heraklion.
Route:128 km
Duration:app. 11 hours
Stay in Spinalonga:1 ½ hours
Stay in Kolokytha Bay-Beach:1 ½ hours
Stay in Agios Nikolaos:app.1 hour
ESSENTIALS:
•shoes for the sea
•sun protection
•hat
- Remarks:Please notify us in advance, if you are vegetarian or if you do not eat pork at all, as we have to preorder another lunch for you.
Location
Activity location
- Heraklion
- Heraklion, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Heraklion
- Heraklion, Greece