Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island: A Combination of Relaxation and History

Embark on a day trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island, where relaxation meets history. Explore the charming town of Agios Nikolaos and cruise to the fascinating Spinalonga island, once a fortress and leper colony. Discover the highlights of Northeast Crete!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Agios Nikolaos - The town of Agios Nikolaos is the capital of Lassithi prefecture and stands on the shore of Mirabello bay on the east part of Crete’s island. The point of attention is the lake of Voulismeni, found in the town center, surrounded by cafes and restaurants. The lake connects to the sea under a tiny road blue bridge and has a historical and geological significance due to its high depth. In the town, you can find many shops and on Wednesdays even an open-air market bazaar. Take your time for a walk to enjoy the views, enjoy some shopping or have a drink in one of the numerous cafes around the lake.
What's Included
  • Pickup and Drop off from hotels and designated meeting points.
  • Expert local guide included.
  • Comfortable transport via air-conditioned coach or minivan.
What's Not Included
  • Food & Drinks
  • Admission fee to Spinalonga island 8.00 EUR. People up to the age of 25, from EU member states free
Additional Information

A day trip that combines relaxation and history gives you the chance to visit the highlights of the Northeast part of Crete, where the picturesque town of Agios Nikolaos with the magnificent lake can be found. Elounda, a small village on the shore of Mirabello bay with spectacular views, is where the boat begins the cruise heading to Spinalonga island, a small uninhabited island used during the history as a fortress and later on as a leper colony. On the way back to Elounda Port the boat will anchor so you can dive in the refreshing waters.

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Bring with you swimsuit and towel
Location
Agios Nikolaos
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.4
(331 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Hazel_b
Sep 20, 2024
Great day out!. - Fantastic day. Picked up from our hotel right in time. Nice commentary in English and French. Lovely scenery all round. Time for a swim at the beach and then on the boat back from Spinalonga. Got home very tired but happy. Wear comfortable shoes, and plenty of water for exploring the island. Highly recommended.
Review provided by Viator
8quentinj
Sep 18, 2024
Very nice day - Thank you to our Guide Mikael who was super nice. Very good organization with Pension pickup. Visits are nice to go a day without managing anything
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Sean_k
Sep 18, 2024
What a day, loved every moment - A lovely day out, with excellent guides on the bus and boat giving many insights into the areas you visit during the various journeys. We were picked up from a preagreed point provided after making the booking, this was less than 5 minutes walk from our hotel. Starting with a trip to Agios Nikolaus where we got 90 minutes to explore this beautiful part of Crete with its sculptures and sea lake. Those with mobility issues may be at a disadvantage as to get to some of the nicest views there are lots of stairs. After this we had a short coach ride to Elounda, where the group was dropped off with just over an hour to explore the harbour and grab some lunch from a choice of eataries. We stopped off in a place called Fresco that came recommended, and we were not disappointed by the reasonably priced, excelent quality greek fast food. The group met after lunch and we were taken to the boat that would take us to Spinolonga island, the boat trip provided many beutiful views. Once on the island we had another 90 minutes to explore the sites ourselves, when on the island there is very little shade so be prepared for a hot walk (water and a hat definitely recommend). Alot of the paths are uneven and steep so again would not be the best for those with mobility issues. After our 90 minutes of exploring were up we were picked up by the boat and taken to a lovely spot between the island and Elounda harbour where the anchor was dropped. The group got 20 minutes to swim in the deep turquoise waters if they wished. This was a really relaxing experience and we had a great time, the perfect way to cool down after the hot island walk. Once the group returned to the boat we were taken back to harbour and asked to ensure we were wearing dry clothes for the coach trip back the the various pick-up/drop-off points. There is a public toilet in the car park that gives the opportunity for a quick change before getting on the coach. This made a brilliant first day to our holiday in Crete.
Review provided by Viator
Thomasbv6285qd
Sep 16, 2024
Top - It was all as discussed. The departures on time. Nice tour guide. Bus driver top. Would book this again anytime.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Zoe_l
Sep 15, 2024
Excellent - Fantastic tour of Agios Nikolaus, Elounda & Spinalonga. Elena's commentary about each location was interesting & informative, especially the history of Spinalonga. She also gave lots of practical advice such as where/when to eat lunch/find bathrooms/buy snacks etc. Spiros was an excellent driver. Highly recommend.
Review provided by Viator
Eric_k
Sep 29, 2024
Not a bad trip - Great trip just wasn't aware that we had the opportunity to jump off the ferry and be able to swim in the sea. Also, this trip isn't run by Viator so we were told that we would be picked up at our residence but in fact had to walk over 15min to a pick up point. Nice part was the tour guide let us do our own thing so you didn't feel like you were in one of those annoying tour groups.
Review provided by Viator
Voyage603451
Sep 26, 2024
To make very good time! - Very good day, very nice guides and the island of spinalonga is to be seen because beautiful moment of history and magnificent view!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Mathildemu7815vs
Sep 21, 2024
Very good experience - Very Good Value for Award and good organization of the day! The French Guide Alexandra gave valuable information and was very pleasant!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Linda_d
Sep 19, 2024
Well designed tour - Picked up on time, Comfortable bus, Scenic drive. Thoroughly enjoyed our stops. Plenty of time given at each. Agios Nikolaos is a lovely resort with lots of individual Crete shops. Loved the boat ride to Spinalonga, difficult to hear commentary. Spinalonga was incredible to walk through, we enjoyed our walk around the island.
Review provided by Viator
Ernest_t
Sep 19, 2024
Good sites to visit. Transport not for solo. - The featured sites were good. Transport not so good. Crowded pickup and drop-off minivans. Bus not favorable for solo traveler. Full bus will likely be forced to unfavorable seating making the trip less enjoyable.
Review provided by Viator
Select Date and Tickets
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
October 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today