The tiny island of Spinalonga is just a short hop away from Crete, but a visit is like stepping back in time. Centuries of history are packed within the walls that encircle it. See it through the eyes of a local on this exclusive full day tour, which also takes in two coastal towns on Mirabello Bay. Veta, one of our guides, says, 'You'll visit the pretty fishing village of Elounda and the seaside town of Agios Nikolaos. You'll try some typical Cretan food in a taverna, too.'

Spinalonga has been many things throughout its existence, including a Venetian outpost and an Ottoman town. It was even a leper colony, which led to it being dubbed the ‘Isle of Tears'. You'll take a walk with our local guide, who'll lead you along narrow lanes of long-abandoned roofless dwellings and show you around the fortress and the colony, which closed in the 1950s. What's more, you'll beat the crowds by arriving early on the first ferry of the day.

Later, you'll sail back via the seaside village of Elounda. You'll have some free time to explore at your own pace. Swim, stretch out in the sunshine or watch the world go by at one of the many family-run bars on the waterfront. Then, it's onto a nearby taverna for a tasty Cretan lunch. Rounding off the day is a visit to Agios Nikolaos, a chic coastal town sheltered by two offshore islets. Many make a beeline for the bars overlooking the boat-fringed inshore lake.

What is the itinerary for this experience?

The itinerary for this experience is...

- 8:00am (approx., depending on your area) – pick-up from your hotel

- 9:00am to 9:10am – arrive in Elounda

- 9:15am to 9:30am – boat departure to Spinalonga Island

- 10:00am to 12:00pm – guided visit and free time on Spinalonga Island

- 12:15pm – depart from Spinalonga Island

- 12:30pm – arrive back in Elounda, with free time for swimming and lunch

- 2:15pm – depart for Agios Nikolaos

- 2:30pm – arrive in Agios Nikolaos with free time to explore

- 4:00pm – depart from Agios Nikolaos and return to your hotel

Please note, the times and schedule may vary on the day

Højdepunkter

There's plenty to see on this tour to the islet of Spinalonga on the first ferry of the day
You'll visit the Venetian fortress and former leper colony on a guided walk
It's time to explore with free time in the seaside villages of Elounda and Agios Nikolaos
Sampling local flavours at a typical Cretan lunch in a local taverna is a tasty treat
Your expert local guide has an unrivalled knowledge of Crete and its people

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Vissenna
Rejste med familie
11. november 2025
2.2
Polen
Bylismy bardzo rozczarowani - przewodniczka (p. Kasia) byla bardzo niemila, rzucala niemile i niepotrzebne komentarze pod adresem uczestników, poza tym niestety bardzo malo wiedziala o tradzie i wielokrotnie powtarzala sie. Jej opowiesc o Spinalondze nie byla ustrukturyzowana. Lunch fatalny - dostalismy splesnialy chleb i niestety po wycieczce wszyscy mielismy problemy zoladkowe. Takze niestety nie polecam.
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Magda
Rejste som et par
9. november 2025
5
Polen
Wszystko bylo super
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Paul S
Rejste som et par
9. november 2025
3
Det Forenede Kongerige
We were picked up on time from our hotel and then left on the outskirts of Agios Nicolas by the side of a main road to wait "5 minutes for the coach" It was half an hour waiting on the busy road, nowhere to shelter or sit, at least there was a complimentary bottle of water left with us. We were staying in Agios Nicolas which was one of the two seaside villages to be visited on the excursion apart from ones we transited on the bus. Overall trip did not meet our expectations. Lunch was OK,
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Jojo
Rejste som et par
1. november 2025
4.2
Frankrig
Guide très professionnelle et investie dans sa mission
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Jo Solihull
Enkeltrejsende
1. november 2025
5
Det Forenede Kongerige
Excellent didn’t like the lunch
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Heike
Enkeltrejsende
31. oktober 2025
4.2
Tyskland
Insgesamt war es eine schöne und sehr interessante Tour. Pella hat ausführlich und interessant die Geschichte von Spinalonga und allem anderen erzählt, so dass es ein schöner Tag war. Ein wenig mehr Zeit zur freien Verfügung wäre noch besser gewesen, aber alles in allem ist die Tour empfehlenswert !