Spinalonga - Agios Nikolaos from Heraklion

10 hours

Activity info

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 defense 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 harbor and the island of Spinalonga.

Included

  • TransportationHotel Pick up from designated locations in Heraklion city Drop OffGuideSnack BoxBoat Ticket 
  • TipsPersonal ExpensesSpinalonga Entrance 20 euro per per person 

Must know

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.  
  • Pickup is offered:
  • Ammoudara
  • Heraklion/city
  • Karteros
  • Kokkini Hani
  • Gournes
  • Gouves
  • Analipsi
  • Hersonissos (including Piscopiano & Koutouloufari )
  • Stalida
  • Malia
  • Sissi  (only available from the open free parking of Sissi )
  • Agios Nikolaos (Mainly from the Bridge of Ag. Nikolaos lake )
  • Elounda  (Meeting point on the small port )
  •  You will receive a confirmation email with your pickup location and time. If you have not received this till  24 hours prior to your activity date please do contact your local supplier.

Itinerary

  • Agios Nikolaos

    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.

  • 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.

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