Before heading to Spinalonga the first visit is an olive oil park where you can experience first-hand the standardization of extra virgin olive oil, table olives, and olive paste.
You will be able to taste the authentic Greek product, which is famous worldwide for its great taste and nutritional value, as well as other authentic Cretan products like “raki” and honey.
After your first stop, you reach the capital town of Lasithi, Agios Nikolaos. You can discover the pretty city on your own, stroll through the shops, or relax in one of the countless cafes next to the picturesque bottomless lake of Voulismeni.
You continue your journey to Plaka, a small fishing village directly opposite Spinalonga. Here you will have plenty of free time to enjoy lunch or a refreshing swim. Moreover, from there you can take a 15-minute boat ride that takes you to the well-known island of Spinalonga.
The history and the culture of the island of Spinalonga became one with human tragedy over time. It has been an important place throughout history for the ancient Greeks, as a natural protection for the city of Olous, for the Saracens as a hiding place for their pirates, for the Venetians as a fortress, for the Turks as a settlement and for a long time the island served as a leper colony.
After your self-guided tour at Spinalonga, approximately 90 minutes, you’ll return to Plaka. There you have plenty of time to enjoy a coffee or your lunch, before going back to the hotels. An amazing trip with many destinations that you definitely should not miss!
Additional important information about the pickup and drop-off handling:
Pickup areas and times are as follows:
Ammoudara Beach road at 8 a.m.
Heraklion center 8:05 a.m.
Karteros 8:20 a.m.
Kokkini Chani, Gournes 8:25 a.m.
Kato Gouves 8:30 a.m.
Analipsi 8:40 a.m.
Anissaras 8:50 – 8:55 a.m.
Hersonissos, Piskopiano, Koutouloufari 9 – 9:05 a.m
Stalida, Stalis 9-9:10 a.m.
Malia 9:25 a.m.
Sissi 9:40 a.m.
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Find below list of stays near Crete: Agios Nikolaos, Plaka and Spinalonga Island Tour:
Set in Elounda and only 1.2 km from Elounda Beach, Elounda George Studios offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. With mountain views, this accommodation provides a terrace.
This air-conditioned apartment comes with a kitchen, a seating area, a dining area and a satellite flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment.
Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the apartment, while cycling and pub crawls can be enjoyed nearby.
Skisma Beach is 1.4 km from Elounda George Studios, while Kolokithia Beach is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 64 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Centrally located in Elounda, Villa LouLa provides accommodation with a private pool and magnificent sea views. Free WiFi is provided.
The villa is fitted with 4 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dining area, and a bathroom. A flat-screen TV is offered.
Guests can also relax in the garden or on the sun terrace.
Spinalonga is 4.4 km from Villa LouLa. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 51 km from the property. Free private parking is provided.
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€65
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Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a patio, Villa Mimaze Minimalist Living is situated in Elounda. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
The villa with a terrace and sea views has 5 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 6 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the villa.
Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the villa.
Elounda Beach is less than 1 km from Villa Mimaze Minimalist Living, while Skisma Beach is a 13-minute walk from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 61 km from the accommodation.
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€577
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Located in Elounda of Lasithi, the seafront Dolphins offers self-catering accommodation with a furnished balcony overlooking the Cretan Sea and Spinalonga Island. It lies within 50 metres from the beach and 200 metres from restaurants, bars and shops.
The air-conditioned apartments feature a separate bedroom and a well-equipped kitchenette with dining area. Facilities include a fridge, a microwave and a safe. The private bathroom comes with a shower. A welcome basket is offered to guests on arrival.
Heraklion Town and Port are located 70 km from Dolphins, while Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is 68 km away. The seaside Agios Nikolaos Town is 10 km away and Plaka Village is at a distance of 4 km. Free public parking is possible nearby.
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