Spinalonga - Agios Nikolaos From Heraklion
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.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Malia, Malia, Crete
Our tour starts with a visit at the Olive Factory In Malia, there you can taste the famous Cretan Olive oil.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Spinalonga (Kalydon), Elounda Bay, Elounda, Crete 720 53 Greece
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.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Agios Nikolaos, Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Elounda, Elounda, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete
Elounda port, take the boat to Spinalonga
Duration: 20 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Dress code is smart casual"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Please note that hotel pick up/ drop off is included only for the preselected areas."
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
08:00 AM
Duração: 10 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
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.
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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