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Elounda: Spinalonga Guided Boat Tour with BBQ and Swimming

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Elounda: Spinalonga Guided Boat Tour with BBQ and Swimming
3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
8 reviews

Visit the stunning and historic island of Spinalonga, where the histories of Turkey, Saracen, the Venetians, and the Greeks meet. Enjoy shopping, cultural highlights, and sandy beaches in one tour.

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Duration 6 hours
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Live tour guide
English, German

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Boat trip elounda

  • Ferry

    (20 minutes)

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    Kolokytha Beach

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Snorkeling, BBQ, Scenic views on the way, Wildlife viewing (1.5 hours)

  • Ferry

    (20 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Spinalonga

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Scenic views on the way (1.5 hours)

  • Ferry

    (20 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Elounda

    Photo stop (20 minutes)

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Relax on Kolokytha's sandy shores and take a dip in the lovely, blue water
  • Enjoy a swim followed by a BBQ lunch with chicken, pork, or vegetarian options
  • Explore Spinalonga Island and the Venetian Fortress and learn the area's history
  • Visit charming Elounda on the Mirabello Bay coast and admire beautiful views

Full description

Enjoy a walking tour of the island of Spinalonga during a full-day excursion from Elounda to the island. Visit Agios Nikolaos and Elounda and swim in the crystal-clear waters of Kolokytha, where you can enjoy a delicious bbq lunch.

Travel along the coast through the St. George Gorge to Elounda, a tranquil coastal resort and visit the bay and the beach of Kolokytha, a secluded haven that offers a respite from daily life. Swim and eat a delicious bbq on board.

Take the boat Spinalonga, across Mirabello Bay and learn about Spinalonga's complex history as a natural barrier for Olous in Ancient Greek times, a Saracen pirate refuge, a Venetian fortification, and a Turkic settlement.

Includes

  • Boat ticket
  • BBQ menu including pork chop, white gabbage salad with optional dressing, bread, and fruit
  • One glass of wine or one glass of lemonade
  • Boat transportation
  • Professional guided tour in English
  • Tour availability in French, German, Polish and Russian on specific days
  • Liability insurance by Generali
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Spinalonga entry fees 20 € per adult, children are free up to 18 years
  • Students with valid student card and EU citizens over 65 years old pay half-price

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Meeting point

Windmill small port, Schisma Elountas 720 53, Greece

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen

Know before you go

  • Infants must sit with their parents on the bus and will not have their own seats

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Product ID: 509110

Activity provider:PLATANOS TOURS

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