Greece · Boating

Spinalonga Agios Nikolaos from Heraklion

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Heraklion. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the picturesque town of Agios Nikolaos
02 Boat trip to the historic island of Spinalonga
03 Learn about Spinalonga’s Venetian and leper colony history
04 Swim in the clear waters near Kolokitha beach
05 See the area of the ancient sunken city of Olous
06 Full-day land and sea excursion from Heraklion
07 Hotel pickup and drop-off from designated locations included

Discover the eastern side of Crete on a full-day excursion that combines coastal scenery, local history, and time by the sea. Travel to Agios Nikolaos, a charming town built around its famous lake and picturesque harbour, before continuing to Elounda Bay for a boat trip to Spinalonga.

Explore an island shaped by Venetian rule and later known for its history as a leper colony until 1957. Along the way, enjoy a swim stop in the clear waters near Kolokitha beach, close to the remains of the ancient sunken city of Olous. With transport, guiding, hotel pickup and drop-off, boat ticket, and a snack box included, this is an easy way to experience both the cultural and natural highlights of eastern Crete.

Explore an island shaped by Venetian rule and later known for its history as a leper colony until 1957.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos, Crete

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Agios Nikolaos

We visit the eastern part of the island. Passing through Heraklio, we reach Agios Nikolaos, a small town with a picturesque harbour. The hilly town is built around a former sweet water lake.

Spinalonga (Kalydon), Elounda Bay, Elounda, Crete 720 53 Greece

By boat we visit the island of Spinalonga. This island was used as a Leper Colony until 1957. In the small village under the Venetian fortress the stigmatised lepers shared fates when exiled to the island. We make a stop to take a swim in the clean waters of Kolokitha beach in the area of the remains of the ancient sunken city of Olous.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Heraklion. 3 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transportation
Hotel Pick up from designated locations in Heraklion city
Drop Off
Guide
Snack Box
Boat Ticket

What's Not Included

Tips
Personal Expenses
Spinalonga Entrance 20 euro per per person

Know before you go

DRESS CODE
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Dress code is smart casual
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Pickup is offered:
Ammoudara Heraklion
Heraklion city
Karteros
Kokkini Hani
Gournes
Gouves
Analipsi
Hersonissos (including Piscopiano & Koutouloufari )
Stalida
Malia
Sissi (only available from the open free parking of Sissi )
Agios Nikolaos (Mainly from the Bridge of Ag. Nikolaos lake )
Elounda (Meeting point on the small port )
You will receive a confirmation email with your pickup location and time. If you have not received this till 24 hours prior to your activity date please do contact your local supplier.