Spinalonga Tour with Panagia Kera & Agios Nikolaos
Product code 16666P38
From
From EUR 90
Dates
Apr 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2027
Start times
8:30 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-11, Adult ages 12-99
Options
Spinalonga tour (Italian), Spinalonga Tour with Panagia Kera & Agios Nikolaos, Spinalonga tour (French), Spinalonga tour (Spanish)
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Duration
9 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Europe/Athens
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From
From EUR 90
Spinalonga Tour with Panagia Kera & Agios Nikolaos
Duration
9 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Europe/Athens
Why Travelers Love This
The Tour starts by driving along the Northern coast of the island were we will visit the 12th century Byzantine church of Panagia Kera, 1km from the village of Kritsa. We continue our tour driving through the beautiful coastal road and village of Elounda. One of them is the sea-front village of Plaka where we will board the boat to take us on the now deserted island of Spinalonga. Our guide will guide us through the ruins of what used to be a leper colony from 1903 to 1957 where lepers could have a better life, medical help and economic support. After our visit to Spinalonga, you will enjoy some free time to swim in the crystal clear waters of Plaka and optional lunch. After we will visit Agios Nikolaos town, the capital town of Lassithi. Here, the bottomless salt lake Voulismeni dominates the area. The city boasts interesting Archaeological, Folklore, and Natural History museums, Byzantine churches, a well-organised marina and traditional squares with buzzing cafés and restaurants.
Overview
The Tour starts by driving along the Northern coast of the island were we will visit the 12th century Byzantine church of Panagia Kera, 1km from the village of Kritsa. We continue our tour driving through the beautiful coastal road and village of Elounda. One of them is the sea-front village of Plaka where we will board the boat to take us on the now deserted island of Spinalonga. Our guide will guide us through the ruins of what used to be a leper colony from 1903 to 1957 where lepers could have a better life, medical help and economic support. After our visit to Spinalonga, you will enjoy some free time to swim in the crystal clear waters of Plaka and optional lunch. After we will visit Agios Nikolaos town, the capital town of Lassithi. Here, the bottomless salt lake Voulismeni dominates the area. The city boasts interesting Archaeological, Folklore, and Natural History museums, Byzantine churches, a well-organised marina and traditional squares with buzzing cafés and restaurants.
What's Included
Included
VAT and all legal taxes included
Professional Guide
Air-conditioned Motorcoach
Not included
Pick up-drop off transfer
Lunch in restaurant throughout in the tour (20,00 €)
Gratuities
Anything that is not specified in the program as included
Spinalonga (Kalydon)
Panagias Keras Church
Boat transfer
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Across from the entrance of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, in front of Hari’s Creperie, Heraklion
End point
Across from the entrance of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, in front of Hari’s Creperie, Heraklion
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 1
The Church of Panagia Kera is a Cretan Byzantine church, located 1 km from the village of Kritsa, in the Dikte Mountains. It contains the finest-preserved Byzantine-era frescoes in Crete, and for that reason, has become one of the most culturally and historically significant churches on the island.
Pass by stop 2
Pass by stop 2
The road into Elounda from Agios Nikolaos is approximately 12 km in length and follows the shore as it climbs to the top of a small mountain. On a clear day it is possible to see the whole of Mirabello Bay and all the way to the eastern tip of Crete.
Stop 3
2 hours 30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 3
Spinalonga is also known as the Leper Island, as that is where lepers from Crete and the rest of Greece were quarantined until 1957.
Stop 4
2 hours
Stop 4
Plaka is a seaside village on Elounda Bay in eastern Crete which sits opposite Spinalonga Island.
Stop 5
1 hour
Stop 5
Agios Nikolaos is a coastal city on the Greek island of Crete, lying east of the island's capital Heraklion, north of the city of Ierapetra and west of the city of Sitia.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Other
Our company is not responsible for the client’s failure to appear at the meeting point for the booked tour or activity.
Other
Last minute cancellation of flights or inability to disembark from a cruise ship, is not our company’s responsibility, therefore any refund requests due to such incidents will not be accepted. Should the client be aware of such a change, he/she is requested to communicate with our company more than 24 hours before the tour or activity starts, in order to discuss possible date or time amendment (subject to availability)
Other
Refund requests for last minute cancellations (up to 24 hours before the tour or activity), for any reason, will not be accepted.
Other
Please note that there will be time spent in transportation
Health Other
Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
1 reviews
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