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Spinalonga Day Trip

7.7 (36 reviews)
9h-12h Day trip Full day trips
Guide in: English

Description

This excursion to Spinalonga offers the opportunity to explore some of Crete's most delightful locales, inviting you to swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean Sea.

Trip Overview

Following your pickup at the designated meeting point, we will proceed to the stunning harbor of Elounda. Here, we will embark on a boat that will first take us to Kolokitha Bay and Beach.

In this serene setting, you will have approximately 1.5 hours to enjoy swimming in the inviting waters and savor a delightful barbecue-style meal prepared on board, featuring grilled pork chops, Greek salad, feta cheese, bread, wine or soft drinks, and seasonal fruits.

Subsequently, we will navigate towards Spinalonga Island, a location steeped in a compelling history. Join us on a 1.5-hour guided exploration to uncover its intriguing past as a natural barrier for the ancient city of Olous, a refuge for Saracen pirates, a Venetian stronghold, and a Turkish settlement.

As we make our way back by boat to Elounda, we will switch to a bus for our next destination. During the trip, we will pause for 30 minutes at a local park for a traditional olive oil tasting.

Our journey continues to Agios Nikolaos, the charming capital of Lasithi, where you will have 1 hour of leisure time to shop for local crafts or enjoy a moment of relaxation at a café by the renowned Lake Voulismeni.

Concluding our adventure, we will return to the pickup point, wrapping up the experience in approximately 9 to 12 hours, depending on your accommodation's location.

Pickup Location

This tour offers pickup from the following regions:

  • Heraklion: downtown Heraklion, Ammoudara Beach, Agia Pelagia, and Lygaria
  • Malia: downtown Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Analipsi, Anisssaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, and Karteros.

What's included

  • Transport by bus
  • English–speaking instructor

What's not included

  • Admission ticket to Spinalonga: 20EUR per adult, free for under 18s
  • Transport by boat + barbecue lunch: 15EUR per adult and 7.5EUR for children aged 4–12

Cancellation policy

Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Important information

The local provider will contact you the day before to arrange the meeting point. It is IMPORTANT that you keep an eye on your email.

We recommend being at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the tour starts.

Pickup Point

This tour includes pickup in the following areas:

  • Heraklion: center of Heraklion, Ammoudara Beach, Agia Pelagia, and Lygaria
  • Malia: center of  Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Analipsi, Anisssaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hany, and Karteros

Important Info

We recommend bringing sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a swimsuit, a towel and cash.

Please keep in mind that the admission ticket to Spinalonga has a cost of 20EUR per adult, and is free for under 18s. The boat trip and barbecue lunch have a cost of 15EUR per adult and is 7.5EUR for children aged 4-12.

From 35,32 € / person
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This activity runs with a minimum of 2 participants.

Adults 35,32 €
Children from 4 to 12 17,66 €
Children under 4 Free
Total 0,00 €
Need help?

Contact us with any question

esperienze@yallayalla.it

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