Greece · Boating

9-Hour Spinalonga Boating Tour from Heraklion with Elounda Cruise

9 Hours Round trip from Nisida Spinalonga Easy pace

Enjoy picturesque views of the Agios Nikolaos

Explore the Venetian Fortress of Spinalonga

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the untouched beauty of Spinalonga Island
02 Visit the 16th-century Venetian Fortress of Spinalonga
03 Cruise across the azure blue Mediterranean from Elounda to the island
04 Enjoy free time in Elounda for lunch or a swim
05 Stop in Agios Nikolaos City for a relaxing coffee break

Visit the island of Spinalonga, a beautiful part of Agios Nikolaos and the pride of Greece. Explore this untouched island, discover its 16th-century Venetian fortress, and admire the picturesque azure sea and cottony sky. This full-day experience also includes time in Elounda and a stop in Agios Nikolaos City.

Enjoy the azure blue of the Mediterranean as you cruise to your destination.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos

Languages English, German, Greek, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Spinalonga Island Cruise, Elounda and Agios Nikolaos

Depart by minivan from the Heraklion area, with pickup available from hotels in Kokkini Hani, Gouves, Anissaras, Hersonissos, Stalis, or Malia.
Travel to Elounda, where you will take a boat to Spinalonga. Enjoy the azure blue of the Mediterranean as you cruise to your destination.
Visit the Fortress of Spinalonga, a 16th-century, UNESCO-protected bastion-type fortification built by the Venetians to protect the island against siege.
Return to Elounda.
Spend some time at leisure to indulge in a scrumptious lunch or go swimming.
Drive to Agios Nikolaos City, where you will stop for a coffee break.
Return to the hotel.