Full Day Spinalonga Elouda Agios Nikolaos Olive factory Tour
Nicknamed the island of the living dead, Spinalonga lies at the natural harbor of Elounda in the prefecture of Lassithi in Crete. Despite being a small barren island of 85 acres, it carries a long history and holds a special place in the Greeks' hearts, while it preserves its beauty notwithstanding its dark past. Leaving Spinalonga Island, we will pick-up your lunch from a local restaurant at Elounda , and the remaining time is free to explore or relax at the beach . The next destination will be Agios Nikolaos.In the center of Agios Nikolaos is the lake Voulismeni, probably created by an earthquake. Where, we can have a coffee break or a walk around the lake, which gives you a great view from above, over the center and the harbor of Agios Nikolaos. The visit at the Olive oil factory at Malia is not available for participants from Agios Nikolaos or Elounda .
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Full Day Spinalonga Elouda Agios Nikolaos Olive factory Tour
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What's included in Full Day Spinalonga Elouda Agios Nikolaos Olive factory Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Spinalonga
After Picking-Up all the participants we will arrive at Elounda Village port which we will board into the boat to sail to Spinalonga, the last leper colony in Europe, located in Elounda from where we take the boat for Spinalonga island. Originally, Venetians fortified the islet in 1579, by building a fortress with 40 cannons and they are the best-preserved walls in Europe. It used to be a leper colony from 1903 until 1957, where lepers could have a better life, medical help, and economic support. The ruins of the market street with the shops, the hospital, and many small houses in which lepers lived isolated, can be explored individually.
Elounda
Leaving Spinalonga Island we have free time to explore the unique Elounda village or go swimming in the crystal clear waters of Elounda Bay.
Agios Nikolaos
We will visit Ag. Nikolaos, a town with 14.000 inhabitants is built on the side of the Gulf of Mirabello. In the center of Agios Nikolaos is the lake Voulismeni, probably created by an earthquake. There, we can have a coffee break or a walk around the lake, which gives you a great view from above, over the center and the harbor of Agios Nikolaos. Next to the lovely harbor are shady tree-lined streets filled with shops that allow you to do some “serious shopping”.
Inclusions
- A Traditional Street food option : Pita Gyros (Pita Wrap ) , which can be Chicken or Vegetarian option upon request & A Bottle of Water .
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Spinalonga Island Entrance Fee : 20,00€ per person.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total duration is approximate and includes the travel time.
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pickup is available from main roads , partly from exits of hotels and predesignated pick-up points from Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Analipsi, Anissaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Chani, Karteros, Heraklion, Ammoudara – Heraklion . The activity provider will contact you within 24 hours after booking the excursion with a detailed description of your pickup point (with a link of the exact location attached ) and time. If you don’t receive the mail, please check your spam/junk folders. Or sent us a message (0030)6942023122.
