Rethymnon:Day Trip to Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos and Elounda

Overview

Discover the highlights of Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos and Elounda on this multi-stop trip from Rethymnon. See Spinalonga Island, the Lake of Voulismeni, and more.
Meet your local guide, and make your first stop at Agios Nikolaos on the Gulf of Mirabello. This place is famous for its picturesque lake, explored by the ocean researcher Jaques Cousteau. Walk along the city on your own or relax at a cafe.

After that, drive to the harbor of Elounda where you'll get on a ferry to visit the Island of Spinalonga. This small isle carries within the history of Ancient Greece, as it served as a natural guard for the ancient city of Olous.
Choose to join a guided tour or explore the island by yourself. After visiting Spinalonga, depart for one of the nearby bays.

Itinerary

1. Elounda

   Drive to the harbor of Elounda where you'll get on a ferry to visit the Island of Spinalonga. This small isle carries within the history of Ancient Greece, as it served as a natural guard for the ancient city of Olous.

   1 hour
2. Spinalonga

   Discover Crete and enjoy sandy beaches, shopping and cultural highlights. Visit Agios Nikolaos and the Elounda Lagoon. Explore the island and former leper colony of Spinalonga.
   Choose to join a guided tour or explore the island by yourself. After visiting Spinalonga, depart for one of the nearby bays.
   Visit Spinalonga island the leprus island

   1 hour 30 minutes
3. Agios Nikolaos

   Discover the highlights of Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos and Elounda on this multi-stop trip from Rethymnon. See Spinalonga Island, the Lake of Voulismeni, and more.
   Meet your local guide, and make your first stop at Agios Nikolaos on the Gulf of Mirabello. This place is famous for its picturesque lake, explored by the ocean researcher Jaques Cousteau. Walk along the city on your own or relax at a cafe.

   2 hours

Meeting and pickup

▪︎ Pick-up and drop off (in Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Sfakaki,Stavromenos, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli)
Pickup is from your hotel or the closest point accessible by a vehicle.
You'll receive specific pickup information in a separate email from the local partner (please check your spam folder).
All the pick ups from Rethymno old Town will be from the bus stop of church of four martyrs (4 martyres church).

Good to know

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
• Get in touch with Crete's history in the old town of Spinalonga
• Visit picturesque Elounda on the shores of Mirabello Bay
• Enjoy some free time in Agios Nikolaos

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.