SPINALONGA-ELOUNDA-AG.NIK.-OLIVE FACTORY
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Duration8 hours 30 minutes
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Group size10 - 62 guests
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LanguagesEnglish, German, French, Polish, Russian, Italian
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ConfirmationInstant
Highlights
- Boat trip to the legendary island of Spinalonga with a guided tour
- Free time in the seaside village of Elounda for a swim or a stroll
- Authentic Greek street-food lunch: pita gyros
- Visit Agios Nikolaos and its famous Lake Voulismeni
- See how traditional Cretan olive oil is produced and taste it
What's included
- Transfer by fully air-conditioned coach
- Licensed guide and escort in English, German, French, Polish, Russian or Italian (subject to availability)
- Return boat ride to Spinalonga island
- Street-food lunch: pita gyros (chicken; vegetarian option on request) and a bottle of water
- Free time at every stop
Not included
- Spinalonga entrance fee: 20€ per person (reductions for EU citizens under 21 and over 65 with passport/ID)
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned as included
About this experience
Description
Travel back in time on the island of Spinalonga, one of the most moving historic sites in Crete. From the small port of Elounda a boat takes you across the bay in about 15 minutes. The Venetians fortified the islet in 1579 with a fortress armed with 40 cannons, and its walls are among the best preserved in Europe. From 1903 to 1957 Spinalonga served as a leper colony, the last one in Europe. During the guided tour, which lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes, you will walk the old market street and see the hospital and the small houses where the community lived in isolation.
Back in Elounda you collect your take-away pita gyros and have free time to explore the village or swim in the clear waters of the bay.
The coach then continues to Agios Nikolaos, a town of about 14,000 inhabitants on the Gulf of Mirabello. At its centre lies Lake Voulismeni, said to have been formed by an earthquake. Enjoy a coffee, walk up for the view over the lake and harbour, or browse the shops in the shaded streets nearby.
The day ends with a stop at an olive oil factory in Malia, where you will learn how Cretan olive oil is made and taste it.
Programme
- Pick-up from your nearest pick-up point
- Elounda small port – boat to Spinalonga (approx. 15 minutes)
- Spinalonga – guided tour (approx. 1 hour 15 minutes)
- Return by boat to Elounda – take-away lunch and free time
- Agios Nikolaos – free time around Lake Voulismeni
- Olive oil factory in Malia – visit and tasting
- Return, arriving approximately 17:30 – 18:30
Type of excursion: Full-Day / History – Boat trip – Sightseeing
Duration: approximately 8.5 hours
Should take: Comfortable closed shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, light breathable clothes, camera.
Children: 0 – 2 years free of charge, 3 – 9 years 50% discount.
Good to know: The excursion is not recommended for guests with mobility difficulties or those who suffer from sea or travel sickness. Pets, non-folding strollers and wheelchairs are not allowed. Smoking is not permitted on the coach or the boat. For safety reasons the captain may change the route or the departure point of the boat at any time.
Travel agency is not responsible for weather conditions and road traffic.
Pick Up Points & Times
Pick-up is available only from the points listed below. If your hotel is not on the list, please make your way to the nearest pick-up point a few minutes before the scheduled time.
- 06:50 – Agia Pelagia
- 07:00 – Lygaria
- 07:15 – Vanisko
- 07:15 – Shell
- 07:15 – Neptuno
- 07:15 – Candia Maris
- 07:15 – Creta Beach
- 07:15 – Agapi Beach
- 07:15 – Santa Marina
- 07:15 – Marirena
- 07:15 – Roxani
- 07:15 – Dolphin Bay
- 07:15 – Apollonia
- 07:15 – Akti Zeus
- 07:25 – Kykliko Koyle
- 07:40 – Minoan Palace
- 07:40 – Karteros Hotel
- 07:50 – Rinella Beach
- 07:50 – Themis Beach
- 07:50 – Hatzis Bus Stop
- 07:50 – Arina Sand
- 07:55 – Gournes Church
- 08:00 – Amirandes
- 08:00 – Iraklis Apts
- 08:00 – Island Beach Rd
- 08:00 – Diogenis
- 08:00 – Gouves Church
- 08:00 – Aphrodite Corner
- 08:00 – Marina Beach Road
- 08:00 – Gouves Water Park
- 08:00 – Lavris Hotel
- 08:00 – Kyvelia Bus Stop
- 08:10 – Analipsi Bus Stop
- 08:15 – Zorbas Village
- 08:15 – Anissa Bch
- 08:15 – Serita Beach
- 08:15 – Lyttos Bus Stop
- 08:15 – Caldera Corner
- 08:15 – Filoxenia/Elizium
- 08:15 – Golden Star
- 08:15 – Stella Village
- 08:15 – Europa Beach
- 08:20 – Manolis S/M / Galini
- 08:20 – Oceanis
- 08:20 – Laguna
- 08:20 – Lassithi Cross
- 08:25 – Village Heights
- 08:25 – Hersonissos Village
- 08:25 – Royal Mare
- 08:25 – Chrissi Ammoudia
- 08:30 – Albatros
- 08:30 – Creta Maris
- 08:35 – Pigadi Piscopiano
- 08:40 – Sunshine Village
- 08:40 – Belvedere Bus Stop
- 08:40 – Esperides
- 08:40 – Silva Beach
- 08:40 – Pela Maria
- 08:40 – Peiraios Bank
- 08:40 – National Bank
- 08:40 – Halkiadakis S/M
- 08:45 – Mochos Cross
- 08:45 – Stalis Bus Stop
- 08:45 – Blue Sea
- 08:45 – Nana Beach
- 08:45 – Arminda
- 08:45 – Mediterraneo
- 08:55 – Alexander Beach
- 08:55 – Cactus Royal
- 08:55 – I-Resort
- 09:05 – Malia Church
- 09:05 – Philipidis Super Market
- 09:05 – Triton Garden
- 09:05 – Malia Bay
- 09:05 – Carolina Mare
- 09:05 – Sirens Beach Entrance
- 09:05 – Mc Donald's
- 09:05 – Meropi
- 09:05 – Ikaros Beach
- 09:15 – Sissi Parking
Good to know
How do I book?
Pick your date and passengers, and pay online. You'll have a confirmation email and mobile ticket within minutes — no account needed.
Can I change my date?
Yes — email or call us and we'll move it for you.
Do I need cash on the day?
The booking is paid in full at checkout. Depending on the experience you may still want some cash on hand for site entrance fees, food and drinks, or to tip your guide or driver. Anything not included in the price is listed above.
Do I need to print anything?
No. Just show the confirmation email on your phone — that's your ticket.
Who do I contact on the day?
A direct number for your guide / driver is on your confirmation email — call them if anything changes. For anything else, contact us.
