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Visit Spinalonga, the last leper colony in Europe, is located in Elounda from where we take the boat for Spinalonga island. Originally, Venetians fortified the islet in 1579, by building a fortress with 40 cannons and they are actually the best preserved walls in Europe.
Visit Kritsa village, located 10 km from Agios Nikolaos in Lasithi. A beautiful small village in the mountain foothills, with narrow winding lanes and plenty of character.
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Itinerary
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Our tour begins from Elounda where we take the boat to Spinalonga island. Spinalonga is the last leper colony in Europe Originally, Venetians fortified the islet in 1579, by building a fortress with 40 cannons and they are the best-preserved walls in Europe. It used to be a leper colony from 1903 until 1957, where lepers could have a better life, medical help, and economic support. The ruins of the market street with the shops, the hospital, and many small houses in which lepers lived isolated, can be visited by on your own.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
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Kritsa is a village in the east of the island of Crete, located 10 km from Agios Nikolaos in Lasithi. A beautiful small village in the mountain foothills, with narrow winding lanes and plenty of character. Renowned for the skill of the local weavers and embroiderers, many tourists visit just to see the beautiful lacework, table clothes, and other cloths on display and for sale in the village. This picturesque village is built into a hillside and is very steep, adding to its charm and scenery, however, it was not built for modern cars. Nearby is the ruin of the Dorian city of Lato. Thought to have been nominated in this area in the fifth and fourth centuries BC. Nearby also is the gorge of the same name and Katharo plateau leading through the Dikti mountains to the Lasithi plateau.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Our last stop is at the olive factory in Malia and taste the famous Cretan olive oil.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time is included on the total tour duration
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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