The Island
- 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tour Inclusions
An Official Licensed Tourist Guide
Your private transportation on a Premium class vehicle
A professional Driver
Your Boat Trip to Spinalonga
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Tour Exclusions
Entrance tickets to the Sites
Meals, paid locally