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Spinalonga Island Day Trip: In-depth Historical Exploration with Lunch and Entrance fee
4.7
34 Ratings
Plaka
Interested in exploring Spinalonga from a unique perspective and delving into the island’s history? Join us as we take a journey through time, uncovering the intricacies of life on Spinalonga during its period as a Leper Colony.
Interested in exploring Spinalonga from a unique perspective and delving into the island’s history? Join us as we take a journey through time, uncovering the intricacies of life on Spinalonga during its period as a Leper Colony.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Spinalonga - Our journey leads us through quaint hamlets to the charming, once quaint fishing hamlet of Elounda. Aboard a private angler’s vessel, we set sail to the isle of Spinalonga, gliding over the tranquil azure waters. This visit presents a chance to delve into the island’s storied past.
Engaging with locals, we’ve gleaned insights into the…
- Spinalonga - Our journey leads us through quaint hamlets to the charming, once quaint fishing hamlet of Elounda. Aboard a private angler’s vessel, we set sail to the isle of Spinalonga, gliding over the tranquil azure waters. This visit presents a chance to delve into the island’s storied past.
Engaging with locals, we’ve gleaned insights into the narratives and destinies of those who once resided or toiled on the island. We’re eager to convey these revelations of historical significance and individual experiences. Following a thorough exploration with our knowledgeable guide, we proceed to the delightful locale of Plaka.
At a welcoming tavern, we partake in lunch, savoring the vistas of Spinalonga. This moment allows us to digest the day’s experiences, and for those inclined, a dip in the sea is an inviting option.
Finally, we explore the enchanting town of Agios Nikolaos, with leisure time to spend by the enigmatic lake.
What's Included
- Entrance fee Spinalonga (8,00 Euro)
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Boat to Spinalonga
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Entrance fee Spinalonga (8,00 Euro)
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Boat to Spinalonga
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Minimum participation 4 pax from Ammoudara - Agia Pelagia
- For lunch the default is fish, however if you want you can let us know if you prefer chicken.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Minimum participation 4 pax from Ammoudara - Agia Pelagia
- For lunch the default is fish, however if you want you can let us know if you prefer chicken.
Location
Spinalonga
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(34 Ratings)
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Joelleb589
May 5, 2025
Nice day. - Very nice excursion, perfectly organized. Our guide spoke very well in French, and we were provided with headphones so that we would not miss anything of his explanations. The pick-up was only two minutes from our hotel. The day passed very quickly, punctuated by exciting discoveries. Spinalonga is a site full of history, really impressive.
Lunch at Maria's was excellent: we enjoyed an absolutely delicious sea bream. Visits are made freely, without pressure. And to end this beautiful day, a small gift from the company came to perfect the experience.
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L376sumaxk
Apr 30, 2025
An absolute must! - This day trip has been an asset to us and our holiday.
The guide team, consisting of Angelus the driver and excursion leader Irini, gave us a great and profound insight into the history of Crete. It was a “bouquet of flowers” about a little Greek mythology, small village stories and their naming up to an occupation and like an island, a village had to deal with the disease Lebra.
All of this was very vividly and colorfully dressed in words by the flight manager Irini during a always safe bus ride, on a very pretty boat and during a walk through beautiful small streets.
Thank you for sharing your story with us!
We would book this trip the same again!
Greetings
Marion&Max(Michael) Karp
from Bremen
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Janfa5471tm
Oct 29, 2024
Perfect excursion - Great tour, nice location.
The food was delicious and sufficient, the bus ride and the boat tour were also great. You can see and learn a lot about the island
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516fleurw
Oct 28, 2024
Spinalonga trip❤️ - This was an amazing trip food was great there were different interpreters my husband and myself really enjoyed it. From coach pick up to drop off for the boat was smooth. Then you get some time to get into the sea but carry you beach shoes as the water is a bit stoney but warmish👍🏽
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Inesj333
Oct 23, 2024
A trip worthwhile! - There were many ways to take photos. The tour guide was very friendly and shared a lot of information about Crete and Spinalonga. The food was adequate, everyone has become full and very delicious. All around a successful day!
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Claudeg234
Oct 18, 2024
An island that gives off strong emotions - We had visited Spinalonga alone in 2023 and had been so moved, and also after reading the island of the forgotten that we wanted to return. This year we went on an excursion organized by Cretan Holidays. Our Guide Catharina, Check-out from Elounda who speaks very good French, has enriched our knowledge. Although the history of the leper colony between 1904 and 1957 is tragic, the island remains beautiful. There is a great deal of emotion and respect for these exiles and their carers.
However, I wonder if soon the visits should not be limited especially since the entrances to 8 € did not allow to progress the work since our last visit and in some places we had the feeling of being in the metro at busy times.
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Adses2024
Oct 16, 2024
History and culture shared with enthusiasm. - Our guide is incredibly enthusiastic and has introduced us to the history of the island bit by bit and answered every question with enthusiasm.
Elunda (stopover and change from bus to boat) is worth an extra afternoon. As I write this, he explains more stories and the winding bus ride flies to the exciting drive-in cinema (audio cinema). Since I've been on the bus, I've been learning about the country and people and history with enthusiasm.
This tour can certainly be set up instead of 94€ cheaper but whether the ride and guide, lunch incl. drinks are comparable. Maybe because about tour guide more expensive, still unknown ?
I highly recommend this tour.
(Mid-October 24)
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Felixsb4223pu
Oct 29, 2024
Spinalonga Tour - Entertaining bus tour. Informative e tour guide. Spinalonga with interesting history. Lunch good.
Plaka and Agios Nikolaos can be made.
We did the tour because we were in Crete for the first time and wanted to make an impression. You can recommend them for that. Everything was well organized
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Patrickrr4984se
Oct 23, 2024
Worthwhile day trip - We have had a nice drive with sunrise over several stations to Spinalonga Island. Our guide gave us the necessary information in German all the way through. There was also some general information about Greece and Crete. The tour on the island of Spinalonga was also done by herself. Lunch was served in a tavern in Elounda. At the end of the tour we still drove to Nikolaos. It was worth it.
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Northstar66363826631
Oct 21, 2024
Interesting excursion - Very interesting and nice 👍🏻 We took many photos! Lunch has tasted 😊 Swimming in the sea next to the restaurant at this time is critical. All rocky and windy!
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