Spinalonga Agios Nikolaos from Heraklion
About This Tour
Discover the eastern side of Crete on a full-day excursion that combines coastal scenery, local history, and time by the sea. Travel to Agios Nikolaos, a charmi...
Duration: 10 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos, Crete · Languages: English
Know before you go: DRESS CODE; Confirmation will be received at time of booking; Dress code is smart casual; Not wheelchair accessible; Most travelers can participate; You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.; Pickup is offered:; Ammoudara Heraklion; Heraklion city; Karteros; Kokkini Hani; Gournes; Gouves; Analipsi; Hersonissos (including Piscopiano & Koutouloufari ); Stalida; Malia; Sissi (only available from the open free parking of Sissi ); Agios Nikolaos (Mainly from the Bridge of Ag. Nikolaos lake ); Elounda (Meeting point on the small port ); You will receive a confirmation email with your pickup location and time. If you have not received this till 24 hours prior to your activity date please do contact your local supplier.
About Agios Nikolaos
Agios Nikolaos
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What's Included
- Transportation
- Hotel Pick up from designated locations in Heraklion city
- Drop Off
- Guide
- Snack Box
- Boat Ticket
Not Included
- Tips
- Personal Expenses
- Spinalonga Entrance 20 euro per per person
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Agios Nikolaos We visit the eastern part of the island. Passing through Heraklio, we reach Agios Nikolaos, a small town with a picturesque harbour. The hilly town is built around a former sweet water lake. Spinalonga (Kalydon), Elounda Bay, Elounda, Crete 720 53 Greece By boat we visit the island of Spinalonga. This island was used as a Leper Colony until 1957. In the small village under the Venetian fortress the stigmatised lepers shared fates when exiled to the island. We make a stop to take a swim in the clean waters of Kolokitha beach in the area of the remains of the ancient sunken city of Olous.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Heraklion. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Heraklion. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
