Crete:Half Day Winter Tour in Plaka Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Start your winter day trip in the fishing village of Plaka, one of the most beautiful places in Eastern Crete. From here, you can admire Spinalonga Island, standing quietly in the calm waters of Mirabello Bay. If the weather allows, take a short boat trip to Spinalonga.Walk through the old Venetian fortress and discover the stories of the people who once lived there. The atmosphere is peaceful full of history. After your visit, continue to Agios Nikolaos, the charming capital of Lassithi. In winter,the town is calm and welcoming.Walk around Voulismeni Lake, explore local shops. Returning we stopped at a traditional olive oil park. See how locals produce extra virgin olive oil and taste other Cretan products made from olives. This visit offers a warm genuine experience of local life and flavors. This half-day tour combines history, culture,things to do and see, and authentic Cretan taste for travelers who wish to discover the real Crete in a simple,comfortable and friendly way.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pick-up in Malia,Stalis,Hersonisos,Anisaras,Gouves,Heraklion,Ammoudara,Ag Pelagia,Fodele
- Air-conditioned Minivan or Minibus
- Guide English, German and French in the Minivan only
What's not
- Personal expenses
- Spinalonga (Kalydon)
- Boat ticket to Spinalonga
Itinerary
Discover the seaside village of Elounda and walk amongst history on the island of Spinalonga.
Last stop the capital town of Lasithi, Agios Nikolaos. Relax in a cafe next to the bottomless Lake of Voulismeni and enjoy your walk to the local shops.
Start your winter day trip in the fishing village of Plaka, one of the most beautiful places in Eastern Crete.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- PLATANOS TOURS
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pickup begins up to 90 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Malia , Stalis ,Hersonisos , Anissaras , Analypsi , Gouves , Gournes , Heraklion , Ag. Pelagia , Sisi and Ammoudara
- Seats are assigned by the theater box office and will not be known in advance of the performance date
- Infants will be seated with their parents on the bus and will not have their own seat
- At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
How it compares in Heraklion
- Its from-price is 24% below the median of the 168 day trips we list in Heraklion.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Heraklion
Heraklion, the largest city on Crete, is a Venetian-walled port near Knossos, the Minoan palace, and the museum that holds its treasures.
Heraklion is the capital and main port of Crete, wrapped in Venetian walls and bastions of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The Koules fortress guards the old harbour mouth, and Lions Square has the Morosini Fountain, held up by four stone lions. Nikos Kazantzakis, the author of Zorba the Greek, is buried on the Martinengo bastion under a simple wooden cross.
Top-ranked sights in Heraklion: Palace of Knossos, Malia, Kera Kardiotissa Monastery.
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