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Spinalonga Island Day Trip: In-depth Historical Exploration with Lunch and Entrance fee
4.7
32 Ratings
Plaka
Interested in exploring Spinalonga from a unique perspective and delving into the island’s history? Join us as we take a journey through time, uncovering the intricacies of life on Spinalonga during its period as a Leper Colony.
Interested in exploring Spinalonga from a unique perspective and delving into the island’s history? Join us as we take a journey through time, uncovering the intricacies of life on Spinalonga during its period as a Leper Colony.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Spinalonga - Our journey leads us through quaint hamlets to the charming, once quaint fishing hamlet of Elounda. Aboard a private angler’s vessel, we set sail to the isle of Spinalonga, gliding over the tranquil azure waters. This visit presents a chance to delve into the island’s storied past.
Engaging with locals, we’ve gleaned insights into the…
- Spinalonga - Our journey leads us through quaint hamlets to the charming, once quaint fishing hamlet of Elounda. Aboard a private angler’s vessel, we set sail to the isle of Spinalonga, gliding over the tranquil azure waters. This visit presents a chance to delve into the island’s storied past.
Engaging with locals, we’ve gleaned insights into the narratives and destinies of those who once resided or toiled on the island. We’re eager to convey these revelations of historical significance and individual experiences. Following a thorough exploration with our knowledgeable guide, we proceed to the delightful locale of Plaka.
At a welcoming tavern, we partake in lunch, savoring the vistas of Spinalonga. This moment allows us to digest the day’s experiences, and for those inclined, a dip in the sea is an inviting option.
Finally, we explore the enchanting town of Agios Nikolaos, with leisure time to spend by the enigmatic lake.
What's Included
- Entrance fee Spinalonga (8,00 Euro)
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Boat to Spinalonga
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Entrance fee Spinalonga (8,00 Euro)
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Boat to Spinalonga
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Minimum participation 4 pax from Ammoudara - Agia Pelagia
- For lunch the default is fish, however if you want you can let us know if you prefer chicken.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Minimum participation 4 pax from Ammoudara - Agia Pelagia
- For lunch the default is fish, however if you want you can let us know if you prefer chicken.
Location
Spinalonga
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(32 Ratings)
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Adses2024
Oct 16, 2024
History and culture shared with enthusiasm. - Our guide is incredibly enthusiastic and has introduced us to the history of the island bit by bit and answered every question with enthusiasm.
Elunda (stopover and change from bus to boat) is worth an extra afternoon. As I write this, he explains more stories and the winding bus ride flies to the exciting drive-in cinema (audio cinema). Since I've been on the bus, I've been learning about the country and people and history with enthusiasm.
This tour can certainly be set up instead of 94€ cheaper but whether the ride and guide, lunch incl. drinks are comparable. Maybe because about tour guide more expensive, still unknown ?
I highly recommend this tour.
(Mid-October 24)
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270svenjam
Oct 16, 2024
Spinalonga Memories - Super nice day trip to the east of Crete with a visit to the island of Spinalonga.
The tour was very well organized and our guide rounded off this day with many informative anecdotes.
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114ivonnes
Oct 16, 2024
Wonderful excursion, very interesting. - We booked the Spinalonga Memory day trip.
More information, background knowledge and wonderful stops can hardly be achieved in one day.
Very exciting, beautiful and professionally managed!
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R0jung
Oct 3, 2024
Fun excursion in Eastern Crete - Excellent travel guide! The drive over the villages to Elounda impressive. Good mix of bus ride and boat. Spinalonga is very interesting in stark contrast to Ag. Nikolaos. Wonderful tourist hotspot.
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Christine
Sep 26, 2024
Memories of spinalonga - Very well organized and very well commented, historical and tourist visit to recommend,
Crossing in a human-sized boat, in a small group, including meals
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Christinezc4815rj
Sep 24, 2024
Spinalonga must see if you are in the east of Crete - Very good excursion to do in the area Agios Nickolas
We were taken care of on a cayak with several people about forty
Trip of about 30 minutes
Completely exotic visit
We were fortunate to have a Guide who spoke competent French
Who knew how to explain the history of lepers on the island and return to the key moments of history and wildlife
Answered all our questions
Not too many people on the island to visit well
Then swimming in the open sea for those who wanted it
Then excellent typical restaurant very well served
Then stop in Agios Nikolaos too touristy too crowded for September
I imagine July August
Nothing to bring back because everything made in china
Very little craftsmanship
Too bad.
Otherwise an excursion to do because in the surroundings not much to see
And again excellent Guide
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417corined
Sep 17, 2024
Nice excursion - Great experience. The Francophone Guide was on top. The meal was also largely up to standard.
The ride on the island is full of emotions.
Swimming is a great plus
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Patrickmx6763hz
Sep 11, 2024
Excursion to do absolutely - Excellent Guide, Christina, friendly, pleasant, available and above all very competent
Full, pleasant and well organized day
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Mbmade76
Sep 22, 2024
Must-see of Crete - Apart from the time spent on the bus: very/too long, a good day with a very good Guide to tell us about Crete in general and a great tour of the island of Spinalonga
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Travel48291587362
Sep 20, 2024
Spinalonga and agios tour - Excursion a little expensive in view of the program. The Guide was perfect. Nevertheless, we only had free time on Spinalonga, which did not allow us to make the most of it.
In the afternoon, the visit of Agios is completely free, we would have liked to know points of history of this beautiful city. Nice excursion as a whole but the Award Value is not there, especially as entry to the island is not very expensive.
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