Iraklio Trip Overview
Elounda – a small fishing village on the shores of the bay of Mirabello
Spinalonga Island – Guided tour around the Venetian Fortress
Kolokitha bay – swimming, sunbathing and BBQ lunch
Aghios Nikolaos – a picturesque town with a bottomless lake
Elounda is a popular holiday resort, often visited by VIPs for the luxurious beach resorts, situated in the area. From there, the boat is heading the small island of Spinalonga. The history and the culture of the island of Spinalonga became one with human tragedy in the course of time. This small isle carries within the history of Ancient Greece, as it served as a natural guard for the ancient city of Olous; the history of the Saracens as a hide-out for their pirates; the history of Venetians as their fortress; the history of Turks as their settlement. After the guided tour of the island, the boat will be anchored at Kolokitha. Time for swimming at the crystal clear waters, tasting the BBQ served on board. Last stop Agios Nicolas.
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Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Iraklio, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Elounda – a small fishing village on the shores of the bay of Mirabello
Spinalonga Island – Guided tour around the Venetian Fortress
Kolokitha bay – swimming, sunbathing and BBQ lunch
Aghios Nikolaos – a picturesque town with a bottomless lake
Elounda is a popular holiday resort, often visited by VIPs for the luxurious beach resorts, situated in the area. From there, the boat is heading the small island of Spinalonga. The history and the culture of the island of Spinalonga became one with human tragedy in the course of time. This small isle carries within the history of Ancient Greece, as it served as a natural guard for the ancient city of Olous; the history of the Saracens as a hide-out for their pirates; the history of Venetians as their fortress; the history of Turks as their settlement. After the guided tour of the island, the boat will be anchored at Kolokitha. Time for swimming at the crystal clear waters, tasting the BBQ served on board. Last stop Agios Nicolas.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Spinalonga (Kalydon), Elounda Bay, Elounda, Crete 720 53 Greece
Guided tour in English at the archaeological site
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Agios Nikolaos, Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete
Have a coffee our a nice walk to the bottomless lake, go for shopping or just enjoy the beautiful view at the mirabello bay
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Elounda, Elounda, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete
Visit the beautiful fisherman harbour
Duration: 20 minutes
