The Historical Spinalonga Island – afternoon express
At Spinalonga, the last leper colony in Europe, we will have a guided tour around this famous island, which is just a distance of 850m. Originally, Venetians fortified the islet in 1579, by building a fortress with 40 cannons and they are actually the best preserved walls in Europe.
It used to be a leper colony from 1903 until 1957, where lepers could have a better life, medical help and economical support. The ruins of the market street with the shops, the hospital and many small houses in which lepers lived isolated, can still be seen.
On our way back on the boat, we are having a stop on the beach “Kolokytha”, where you can enjoy swimming and a BBQ lunch.
Before we take the road back to Heraklion, we will visit Ag.Nikolaos, a town with 14.000 inhabitants which is built on the side of the Gulf of Mirabello. In the centre of Agios Nikolaos is the lake Voulismeni, probably created by an earthquake. There, we can have a coffee break or a walk around the lake, which gives you a great view from above, over the center and the harbor of Agios Nikolaos. Next to the lovely harbor are shady tree-lined streets filled with shops gives you the opportunity to do some “serious shopping”.
This excursion does NOT include BBQ.
Type of excursion: Boat – Full Day
Should take: Comfortable shoes, Hut,
Sun protection, Camera, Bathing Suit
Return to hotels: 18:00 – 18:30
Not included – pay on the spot:
Boat: 6.00€
Spinalonga entrance fee: 8.00€
Additional information
Ticket Type | Adults, Children (4-9,99) years old, Infants (0-3.99) years old |
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Language Tour Guide | English, Russian, German, French |
Included:
- BUS transfer from and to your hotel.
- Professional guide (EN, RU, FR, DE) *available after request
- Boat ticket
- BBQ with food and one drink of your choice (wine or juice).
- Adults and children over 12 years old: Full Price
- Children from 4 years old until the age of 12 years old: -50%
- Children until the age of 4 years old: FREE
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