Half Day Tour Spinalonga Kritsa Village with Lunchbox
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
- In-person guide (Inside Spinalonga Island there will NOT be a guide , as the visit is self-guided .)
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Gratuities
- Spinalonga Island Entrance Fee : 20,00 euros per person .
Meeting and Pickup
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
Akti Posidonos
Schisma Elountas 720 53, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Elounda Crete
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Spinalonga
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Elounda
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kritsa Village
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
OLIVE OIL PARK by Physis of Crete -Free olive tour
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
OLIVE OIL PARK by Physis of Crete -Free olive tour
55 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
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
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Activity code: C-451524P2
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