Spinalonga & Agios Nikolaos tour starting from Heraklion
DESCRIPTION :
Come with us to the last leper colony in Europe, the island of Spinalonga and to the picturesque town of Agios Nikolaos in Lasithi prefecture. We will arrive to the island by boat only 20 minutes from Elounda village .On the island we will have a guided tour around it by a professional guide. Originally, Venetians fortified the islet in 1579, by building a fortress with 40 cannons and they are actually the best preserved walls in Europe.
Spinalonga used to be a leper colony from 1903 until 1957, where lepers could have a better life, medical help and economical support. The ruins of the market street with the shops, the hospital and many small houses in which lepers lived isolated, can still be seen.
Afterwards we will have time to enjoy our lunch in the tavern “Spinalonga” with spectacular view of the island and Mirabello bay and we also there is time for swimming on the beach next to the tavern.
Our second stop will be Ag.Nikolaos, a town with 14.000 inhabitants which is built on the side of the Gulf of Mirabello. In the centre is the lake Voulismeni, where you can have a coffee break or a walk around the lake. Next to the picturesque harbor are numerous small shops that give you the opportunity to do some “serious shopping”. Return to hotel about 18:00-18:30 p.m
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Boat ticket
- Air-conditioned bus transportation
- Escort Guide ( English,German or French speaking)
- BBQ or lunch box
NOT INCLUDED:
- Personal expenses ( lunch and drinks)
- Entrance to Spinalonga island €8
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Upon booking this tour please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the nearest pick up point and time. For pick ups from the Heraklion city center please note that there is an extra cost of 3€ for the transfer.
- Tour duration : about 10 hours
- Things you must have with you:
- Proper shoes or sandals
- A hat and sunscreen
- A bottle of water
- Swimsuit and towel
- Cameras
- Please bring your own face masks to wear during the bus drive as a Covid-19 precaution.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
