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- German
- English
- French
At Elounda you take the boat and cruise along the bay to the island of Spinalonga. The guided tour on Spinalonga will both fascinate and haunt you as you learn the tragic history of this island which was once a Venetian fortress and was then the isolated home of many lepers up to 1957 when it was cleared by the Health Authorities, leaving the place uninhabited. The Venetians constructed a very impressive fortress with forty cannons which has been guarding the strategic bay of Mirabello since the 15th century. We get on board again and head back to Elounda. Here we serve you your lunch and you will have time for resting or swimming in the crystal clear waters. After a short coach trip we arrive at Agios Nikolaos which lies on the shores of the Gulf of Mirabello and is famous for its 'bottomless lake’. You will have some free time on your own, to stroll around the shops or just relax in one of the popular cafes and watch the world go by. Our last stop is at a family olive oil factory.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
GENERAL: Area Malia: +/- 9.00 am Area Stalida/Stalis: +/- 8.50 am Area Chersonissos: +/- 8.35 am Area Anissaras: +/- 8.25 am Area Analipsi: +/- 8.15 am Area Gouves: +/- 8.05 am Area Gournes: +/- 7.55 am Area Kokini Chani: +/- 7.45 am Area Karteros: +/- 7.40 am Area Heraklion: +/- 7.20 am Area Amoudara(Gazi): +/- 7.00 am HOTELS: See the list. If your hotel is NOT in the list, there is a pick up place NEARBY. TIME: Between 7.05 am - 9.10 am
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
The coach brings you to Elounda where you take the boat.
Admission ticket free -
1
Enjoy the beautiful bay during your boat trip.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
On Spinalonga (the island of tears) you have a professional guided tour (30 min) and about 1 hour free time. Time in Spinalonga: 1 hour 20 minutes Entrance to Spinalonga Fortress: 8€
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3
Very known from ''How pays the ferryman''. Here we serve you your lunch and you will have time for resting or swimming in the crystal clear waters.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Your professional guide explains about this spectacular town and you have free time.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Our last stop is at a family olive oil factory.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Travel time is added on the time duration.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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