From the pretty village of Elounda, reached by traveling the northern coastal route, take a boat to the island of Spinalonga. This former leper colony includes preserved houses and churches, and a strong Venetian influence in the form of a fortress surrounding the village. Swim in the crystal blue water before enjoying a BBQ lunch.
Take the north coastal road until you arrive at the pretty village of Elounda from where you will take a boat to the island of Spinalonga - a former leper colony.
With houses and churches that are more of less well preserved, see the proof of the Venetian occupation in the form of the fortress surrounding the abandoned village.
After a walking tour of the village, visitors have the opportunity to swim in the crystal blue water of the Gulf of Mirabello, followed by a BBQ lunch.
On the way back, stop at the small, charming and touristic town of Aghios Nicolaos, with its quaint Harbour and supposedly "bottomless lake", for a delightful coffee break! Should guests from Elounda area hotels wish to visit Aghios Nicolaos, then they have to arrange their way back to their hotel by themselves.
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Spinaloga Island, Crete
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Boat ride from Elounda to the island of Spinalonga with village walking tour, swim in Gulf of Mirabello and BBQ lunch. Includes hotel pickup/drop off from Ammoudara to Malia hotels
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Boat ride from Elounda to the island of Spinalonga with village walking tour, swim in Gulf of Mirabello and BBQ lunch. Includes hotel pickup/drop off from Sissi to Milatos hotels
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Boat ride from Elounda to the island of Spinalonga with village walking tour, swim in Gulf of Mirabello and BBQ lunch. Includes hotel pickup/drop off from Ag. Nikolaos to Elounda hotels
Conducted in English
Boat ride from Elounda to the island of Spinalonga with village walking tour, swim in Gulf of Mirabello and BBQ lunch. Includes hotel pickup/drop off from Heraklion Town
Conducted in English
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Aghios Nikolaos, Crete
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- Hotel pickup and drop off
- BBQ lunch at Kolokytha island
- Transport by air conditioned motorcoach
- Local guide
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- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drink, unless specified
- Entrance fees to archaeological sites
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