Cruise to Spinalonga Island

This tour combines both a visit to the town of Agios Nikolaos, Spinalonga Fortress and a unique stay on the bay of Kolokytha for a BBQ and a swim stop.

Our participants will enjoy a cruise through Mirabello bay, the crystal clear waters of Kolokytha beach, and the historic island of Spinalonga.

Highlights

  • Sail by boat from Agios Nikolaos  through Mirabello Bay
  • Attend a Guided Tour in Spinalonga Island (one of the last leper colony of the world) 
  • Visit Kolokytha bay – swim in its crystal-clear water
  • Enjoy a BBQ lunch on the beach of Kolokytha
  • Visit Agios Nikolaos and its Lake Voulismeni

Included

  • Transportation in Air-Conditioned bus
  • Professional Driver
  • Tour Guide and guided tour on Spinalonga
  • BBQ Lunch on the beach
  • Boat Tickets for the cruise
  • All the legal taxes
  • Liability insurance coverage by  ALLIANZ

Not Included

  • Entrance of Spinalonga site: 8€
  • Extra snacks / drinks

What to bring

  • Hat / Sunglasses / Sunscreen
  • Swimsuit/ BeachTowel
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water

Know before you go

  • We offer pick-up from various points such us hotels and bus stops. As soon as you complete the booking, we will contact you in order to let you know the exact place and time of the Pick-up which is closer to your place of staying.
  • Passengers are required to bring and wear face masks in indoor places and while traveling by bus, as long as it is requested by the government covid regulation.

Timetable Information

Total Duration of the tour: 8-9 hours

Start at: 8.30am

Ends at: 17:30

Full Description

Morning Pick up

We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. 

Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive will differ.

Bus Drive: 1 hour

1st stop: Agios Nikolaos 

Explore the cosmopolitan town of Agios Nikolaos.

That’s where the boat sails from, towardsthe island of Spinalonga.

Boat Trip: 1 hour

2nd stop: Spinalonga – 1hour 20minutes

After the cruise through Mirabello bay, our groups will arrive at Spinalonga, the island of tears.

There will be a guided tour by professional guides for about 45 minutes and some free time to admire the views and take photos!

Boat Trip: 15 minutes

3rd stop: Kolokytha Bay – 1 hour 30 minutes

On a quick cruise trip the group will arrive at the beautiful bay of Kolokytha. Enjoy your time by the beach, for swimming, sunbathing and have a BBQ lunch prepared on the spot.

Boat Trip: 40 minutes

4th stop: Agios Nikolaos – 1 hour 30 minutes

Enjoy somefree time, to explore on your own pace, sit at a cafewith views of the beautiful lake or the port, and wander around this small Cretan town.

End of the tour Return to resorts

Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning.

Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.

Bus Drive: 1 – 1.5 hours