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Half Day Tour Spinalonga Kritsa Village with Lunchbox

New To The Site! Crete, Greece

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Overview

Our Tour begins from Elounda Village where we will take a short boat-ride to the Island of Spinalonga .
Spinalonga Island is the last leper colony of Europe , that originally the Venetians fortified the island in 1579 , by builinding a fortress with 40 cannons (the story says that there are the most well-preserved walls in Europe ) . The ruins of the Market street with the shops , the hospital and many small houses in which lepers lived isolated , can by explored on your own .
Our next stop will be the Village of Kritsa that we'll spent the next 1,5h , it's a beautiful small village in the mountains foothills , with narrow winding lanes and plenty of character . Renowned for the skill of the local weavers and embroiderers , many tourists visit just to see the beautiful lacework , table cloths and other cloths on display and for sale in the village .
Next and last stop will be at an Olive oil factory that you'll see how olive oil is made and bottled .

What's Included

  • Snacks A breakfast Lunch Box : A bottle of water , an orange juice , a praline croissant and a square toast with cheese and turkey .
  • Boat Tickets To Spinalonga Island from Elounda Village and Back .
  • A small Map of Spinalonga Island
  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Gratuities
  • Spinalonga Island Entrance Fee : 20,00 euros per person .
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup is available from main roads , partly from exits of hotels and predesignated pick-up points from Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Analipsi, Anissaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Chani, Karteros . The activity provider will contact you within 24 hours after booking the excursion with a detailed description of your pickup point (with a link of the exact location attached ) and time. If you don’t receive the mail, please check your spam/junk folders. Or sent us a message

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Akti Posidonos
Schisma Elountas 720 53, Greece

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

Elounda Crete

Approximately 1hour after the travelers are picked-up , we will arrive at Elounda Village , to begin our journey to the famous Island of Spinalonga . After we get off the bus , will get on board to start sailing to the Island of the living-dead .
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Spinalonga

After approximately a 15'minute boat ride , we will arrive at the Island of Spinalonga . The travelers will have (approximately) an hour and a half to explore the island on there own , with help from a map that we will provide the travelers with .-Spinalonga Island Entrance fee: 08,00€ per person ( Exceptions : 4€ for pensioners if you are an EU citizen, ID needed. Free for those under 25 only for EU citizens again, ID also needed).
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Elounda

After a short boat-ride of 15'minutes we arrive back at Elounda village to continue the journey , to Kritsa Village .
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kritsa Village

From the Village of Elounda the Journey to Kritsa Village is Approx. 35'minutes . The Village of Kritsa ,which is located in the east of the Island Of Crete , located 10km from Agios Nicolaos in Lasithi Region . A beautiful small village in the mountain footihills , with narrow winding lanes and plenty of Character . Renowned for the skill of the locals weavers and embroiderers , many tourists visit the village just to see the beautyful art of Lacework , table clothes and other handmade cloths on display for sale in the village . This picturesque village is build into a hillside and it's very steep, adding to it's charm and scenery , however it was not build for modern cars . Nearby is the ruin of the Dorian city of Lato . Thought to have nominated in this area in the fifth and fourth century BC. The sojourn to Kritsa Village will be approx . 1hour and 15'minutes .
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

OLIVE OIL PARK by Physis of Crete -Free olive tour

Taking the Road again , our last destination will be an Olive oil Factory , that you'll see how olive oil is made & Bottled , and explore the options of Biological olive oil products .
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

OLIVE OIL PARK by Physis of Crete -Free olive tour

After the short 30'minute visit , it's time to take the road back to the hotels . The return to the Hotels , will take approximately 45'-50'minutes ride from The olive oil park .
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55 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half Day Tour Spinalonga Kritsa Village with Lunchbox?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • SnacksA breakfast Lunch Box : A bottle of water , an orange juice , a praline croissant and a square toast with cheese and turkey .
  • Boat Tickets To Spinalonga Island from Elounda Village and Back .
  • A small Map of Spinalonga Island
  • In-person guide (Inside Spinalonga Island there will NOT be a guide , as the visit is self-guided .)
  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • Gratuities
  • Spinalonga Island Entrance Fee : 20,00 euros per person .

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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