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An island with a fortified structure surrounded by clear blue waters and rocky outcrops. 1
Clear blue water, a boat, and a rocky hillside. 2
A coastal town with a prominent fortress on a hill, a white cruise ship in the foreground, and several smaller boats in the water. 3
A plate with grilled meat, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. 4
A meal with pork chop, Greek salad, feta cheese, seasonal fruit, and a drink on a red tray. 5
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Overview

    • Visit picturesque Elounda on the shores of Mirabello Bay
    • Explore Spinalonga Island and take a guided tour of the Venetian Fortress
    • Savor a fresh BBQ lunch, with a choice of chicken, pork, or vegetarian
    • Stroll around the quaint alleys of Agios Nikolaos and see the bottomless lake
    • Relax on Kolokytha's sandy shores and take a dip in the glittering blue water

Activity location

    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Pick-up and drop-off from the main road, partly from the exit of hotels from Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Analipsi, Anissaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Chani, Karteros, Heraklion, Ammoudara – Heraklion. The duration depends on the pickup location
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned bus transportation
  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of Spinalonga in English (availability in French, German, and Polish on specific days)
  • Inclusions
    Liability insurance
  • Exclusions
    Boat ticket and BBQ (15 EUR for adults, and 7.50 EUR for kids aged 4-11 - includes pork chop or vegetarian or chicken burger, Greek salad, bread, and fruit, 1 glass of wine or lemonade)
  • Exclusions
    Spinalonga admission

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Pets
    • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Enjoy a walking tour of the island of Spinalonga during a full-day excursion from Elounda to the island. Visit Agios Nikolaos and Elounda and swim in the crystal-clear waters of Kolokytha, where you can enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch.

    Leave from Heraklion, in a spacious, comfortable bus and travel to the designated locations, along the coast through the St. George Gorge to Elounda, a tranquil coastal resort.

    Board the boat around 10:00, and visit the bay and the beach of Kolokytha, a secluded haven that offers a respite from daily life. You can swim and eat a delicious BBQ on board.

    Take the boat to Spinalonga around 12:45, traveling across Mirabello Bay. Learn about Spinalonga's complex history guided by a professional tour guide as a natural barrier for Olous in Ancient Greek times, a Saracen pirate refuge, a Venetian fortification, and a Turkic settlement. Depart from Spinalonga at appr. 2:45 pm.

    As you head towards our last destination from Elounda by bus, you will have the opportunity for a quick olive oil tasting, before arriving at the capital town of Lassithi, Agios Nikolaos at around 3:45 pm.

    Relax in a café next to the bottomless Lake of Voulismeni and enjoy your walk to the local shops.
    Return to Heraklion after the excursion, at approximately 6:30 pm.

Location

Activity location

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    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece