Spinalonga - Agios Nikolaos From Heraklion

4.2 (20 reviews) Heraklion, Greece
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Duration10h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 100 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Originally, Spinalonga was not an island – it was part of the island of Crete. During Venetian occupation the island was carved out of the coast for defence purposes and a fort was built there. During Venetian rule, salt was harvested from salt pans around the island.The island has also been used as a leper colony. Spinalonga has appeared in novels, television series, and a short film. This excursion is a perfect option for those who want to combine land & sea tours. You will also have the opportunity to visit the eastern part of Crete, Agios Nikolaos, a small town with a picturesque harbour and the island of Spinalonga.

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French Tour

Pickup included

Spinalonga - Agios Nikolaos From Heraklion

Pickup included

What's included

  • Boat Ticket
  • Drop Off
  • Hotel Pick up
  • Snack Box
  • Guide
  • Transportation
  • Tips
  • Personal Expenses
  • Spinalonga Entrance: 20 euro per person

What to expect

  1. Malia
    1h
    Our tour starts with a visit at the Olive Factory In Malia, there you can taste the famous Cretan Olive oil.
  2. Spinalonga (Kalydon)
    5h
    By boat we visit the island of Spinalonga. This island was used as a Leper Colony until 1957. In the small village under the Venetian fortress the stigmatised lepers shared fates when exiled to the island. We make a stop to take a swim in the clean waters of Kolokitha beach in the area of the remains of the ancient sunken city of Olous.
  3. Agios Nikolaos
    3h
    We visit the eastern part of the island. Passing through Heraklio, we reach Agios Nikolaos, a small town with a picturesque harbour. The hilly town is built around a former sweet water lake.
  4. Elounda
    20m
    Elounda port, take the boat to Spinalonga

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Hotel pick up and drop off is included only for the preselected areas at indicated hotel or nearby appointed area of our pick up routing. In case of outside proximity property (hotel, AIRBNB, villas) you have to reach meeting point by your own transportation means.
We do offer pickup from: Ammoudara, Heraklion, Karteros, Kokkini Hani, Gournes, Gouves, Analipsi, Hersonissos, Stalida, Malia, Sissi, Aghios Nikolaos

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Please note that hotel pick up/ drop off is included only for the preselected areas. You will receive a confirmation email with your pick up location and time. If you have not received it till 24 hours prior to your activity's date please do contact your local supplier.

Cancellation policy

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

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