Attrazioni e tour guidati
Free Cancellation
Language:
Polacco
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Fixable
Do this because
Visit the islet of Spinalonga
Explore the Venetian fortress and former leper colony
Upscale seaside town of Agios Nikolaos
What to expect
Spinalonga is one of Crete's most talked about sights. It was Europe's last leper colony and scores of lepers lived here, in exile from the mainland, until 1957. Sail to this eerie island just 15-minutes from the mainland and explore this relic of the past.Arriving at the island, you'll find yourself immersed in its history right away. Over the years, it's been a Venetian outpost, an Ottoman town and most notoriously, a leper colony which led to it being dubbed the ‘isle of tears'.A guided walk will show you around the Venetian fortress and the main street lined with the shops and houses where the lepers attempted to live ordinary lives. You'll get to look round the old hospital and graveyard, too. Later, you'll sail back to Elounda where you can swim in the sea, stretch out in the sunshine or watch the world go by at a waterside café. There's also free time to find lunch in a local taverna and a visit to the chic resort of Agios Nikolaos.
What's included
Transport
Guide
What to remember
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Bring bathing gear and sunblock
Food and drinks not included
Bring your passport or official EU identification
Admissions not included
Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Pick-ups are available from following regions: FODELE, AGIA PELAGIA, LYGARIA, AMMOUDARA, HERAKLION,KARTEROS, KOKKINI HANI, GOURNES, GOUVES, ANALIPSI, ANISSARAS, HERSONISSOS, STALIDA, MALIA, SISSY ,AGIOS NIKOLAOS, AMMOUDANI,ELOUNDA, PLAKA , ELOUNDA. If you do not see the option to add a hotel for pick up, please provide the details at checkout