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The Island

  • Full Day
  • East Crete
  • Culture and History, Classic Tours
  • Visit Spinalonga Island by Private Traditional Boat
  • Experience a Guided Tour on Spinalonga Island
  • Swim & Fish in Remoted Bays
  • Enjoy a Traditional Meal at Plaka Village
  • Explore the Village of Kritsa and the Cretan Weaving

DETAILED TOUR TIMELINE

  • Visit Spinalonga Island by Private Traditional Boat

    In this tour, you are driving along the Northeast Coast of Crete towards the areas of Elounda and Plaka. Reaching the traditional village of Plaka, you are taking a small traditional boat and enjoy a short boat trip to the beautiful island of Spinalonga, one of the most important historic sites of Crete.

    The island was turned into a fortress at the middle of the 16th century and constituted one of the best examples of the Venetian defensive architecture. From 1903-1957 Spinalonga impregnable castle was turned into the last European leper colony.

  • Experience a Guided Tour on Spinalonga Island

    You are visiting the island for an hour and a half, exploring the buildings from the Venetian, Ottoman and Modern period and finding out all about the different historic faces of that very special place.

  • Refreseh Yourselves with Fishing around "Kolokitha Bay" and Swimming

    An enjoyable fishing trip in and around the beautiful natural bay of “kolokitha” and a swimming opportunity from our private traditional boat will follow, with snacks, fruits and drinks on board.

  • Explore Plaka and Kritsa Traditional Villages

    Lunch will be housed in a traditional restaurant in the village of Plaka, overlooking Spinalonga Island, while after lunch you will enjoy the last stop of the day in the traditional village of Kritsa, renowned for its handmade weaving art, embroideries and textiles.

  • Tour Inclusions

    An Official Licensed Tourist Guide

    Your private transportation on a Premium class vehicle

    A professional Driver

    Your Boat Trip to Spinalonga

  • Tour Exclusions

    Entrance tickets to the Sites

    Meals, paid locally