Explore Spinalonga’s historic ruins, wander Kritsa’s charming lanes, and discover olive oil secrets on this captivating half-day tour.
Explore Spinalonga’s historic ruins, wander Kritsa’s charming lanes, and discover olive oil secrets on this captivating half-day tour.
- Elounda, Crete - About one hour after the travelers are picked up, the journey will reach Elounda Village, where the adventure to the renowned Island of Spinalonga begins. Upon disembarking from the bus, travelers will board a boat to sail to the Island of the Living Dead.
- Spinalonga - After a brief 15-minute boat ride, the group will arrive…
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Elounda, Crete - About one hour after the travelers are picked up, the journey will reach Elounda Village, where the adventure to the renowned Island of Spinalonga begins. Upon disembarking from the bus, travelers will board a boat to sail to the Island of the Living Dead.
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Spinalonga - After a brief 15-minute boat ride, the group will arrive at Spinalonga Island. Travelers will have approximately an hour and a half to explore the island independently, aided by a map provided to them.
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Spinalonga Island Entrance Fee: €8.00 per person (Exceptions: €4 for EU citizen pensioners with ID. Free for those under 25, EU citizens only, with ID required).
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Elounda - Following a short 15-minute boat ride, the group will return to Elounda Village to continue the journey to Kritsa Village.
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Kritsa Village - The trip from Elounda Village to Kritsa Village takes approximately 35 minutes. Kritsa Village, located in the eastern part of Crete, is 10 km from Agios Nikolaos in the Lasithi Region. This charming small village, nestled in the mountain foothills, features narrow winding lanes and plenty of character. Known for the skill of local weavers and embroiderers, many tourists visit to admire the beautiful lacework, tablecloths, and other handmade textiles available for purchase. This picturesque village is built into a hillside, offering steep, scenic views, though it was not designed for modern vehicles. Nearby are the ruins of the Dorian city of Lato, believed to have thrived in the fifth and fourth centuries BC. The visit to Kritsa Village will last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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OLIVE OIL PARK by Physis of Crete - Free Olive Tour - The final destination is an olive oil factory, where visitors can see how olive oil is produced and bottled, and explore options for organic olive oil products.
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OLIVE OIL PARK by Physis of Crete - Free Olive Tour - After a brief 30-minute visit, the journey back to the hotels begins. The return trip from the olive oil park will take approximately 45 to 50 minutes.

- In-person guide (no guide inside Spinalonga Island, self-guided visit)
- Boat tickets to Spinalonga Island from Elounda Village and back
- Small map of Spinalonga Island
- Snacks
- In-person guide (no guide inside Spinalonga Island, self-guided visit)
- Boat tickets to Spinalonga Island from Elounda Village and back
- Small map of Spinalonga Island
- Snacks
- Gratuities
- Spinalonga Island Entrance :20,00euro per person .
- Tea and coffee
- Gratuities
- Spinalonga Island Entrance :20,00euro per person .
- Tea and coffee
The tour commences at Elounda Village, where participants will enjoy a brief boat ride to Spinalonga Island. This island, known as Europe’s last leper colony, was originally fortified by the Venetians in 1579 with a fortress equipped with 40 cannons. It is said to have some of the best-preserved walls in Europe. Visitors can independently explore the…
The tour commences at Elounda Village, where participants will enjoy a brief boat ride to Spinalonga Island. This island, known as Europe’s last leper colony, was originally fortified by the Venetians in 1579 with a fortress equipped with 40 cannons. It is said to have some of the best-preserved walls in Europe. Visitors can independently explore the ruins of Market Street, which include shops, a hospital, and numerous small houses where lepers once lived in isolation.
The next destination is the Village of Kritsa, where the group will spend 1.5 hours. This charming village, nestled in the foothills of the mountains, features narrow, winding lanes and a unique character. It is famous for the craftsmanship of local weavers and embroiderers, attracting many tourists eager to admire and purchase the exquisite lacework, tablecloths, and other textiles available in the village.
The final stop is an olive oil factory, where visitors will have the opportunity to observe the process of olive oil production and bottling.
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.