Embark on a full-day trip to the island of Spinalonga from Elounda and enjoy a guided tour of the island. Visit the towns of Agios Nikolaos and Elounda and take a swim in the crystal water.
Be picked up by a modern, comfortable A/C coach from the Heraklion area and enjoy the ride along the picturesque and stunning northeast coast through the gorge of St George, reaching the small fishing village of Elounda. Today Elounda is a popular holiday resort, often visited by celebrities for the luxurious white beaches.
From there, at around 10:30, you will get on board to visit the bay and the beach of Kolokytha, a secluded haven that offers a respite from daily life. You can relax on the beach or explore the landscape and swim and eat optional a delicious BBQ on board.
After the relaxing and refreshing swim and delicious BBQ, the boat take you at around 12:45 to Spinalonga, across the Mirabello bay. By the time you reach Spinalonga most of the visitors has left the side and you can enjoy a guided tour around the scenery without rush.
The history and the culture of Spinalonga are laced with different diverse strands of history. In Ancient Greek times it served as a natural guard for the city of Olous; later it was used as a hide-out for Saracen pirates, turned into a fortress by the Venetians, and later settled by the Turks.
After a sufficient time at Spinalonga the boat takes you back to Elounda as you head towards the last destination by bus, the capital town of Lassithi, Agios Nikolaos. There, you can relax in a café next to the bottomless Lake of Voulismeni and enjoy your walk to the local shops.
At the tour's end, the bus will take you back to Heraklion area.