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Private Tour in Crete to visit Spinaloga island & Villages...
7 - Hours: Book online a private tour to East Crete with our exclusive private tour from Heraklion cruise port. Your journey begins with Kritsa village, perched atop a rock hill, celebrated for its weaving and embroidery craftsmanship. Marvel at the Church of Panagia Kera's Byzantine art, a testament to Crete's rich history.
Traverse Agios Nikolaos and Elounda, charming locales with sweetwater lakes, before reaching the picturesque marina of Plaka. Embark on a boat from Plaka to Spinaloga Island, a Venetian fortress turned Leper Colony, brimming with historical significance. Indulge in a delectable Cretan meal during your exploration. Return to your ship on time, completing this enriching East Crete odyssey.
Location
- Hearklion cruise port: Meet your private driver at Heraklion port next to your ship (or to your hotel) to start this excellent private tour at the East Crete.
- Kritsa village: the oldest and most picturesque built atmospherically on a rock hill, named Kastellos, surrounded by olive groves, at an altitude of 375 m! A beautiful small village with narrow winding lanes and plenty of character. Renowned for the skill of the local weavers and embroiderers, many tourists visit just to see the beautiful lacework, table clothes and other cloths on display and for sale in the village.
- Church of Panagia Kera: one of the most important visitable monuments of Crete due to its extensive and well-preserved wall painting decoration from various periods of Byzantine art. The original church, dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos, was built the middle of the 13th century during the Byzantine period and holds the most important wall painting decorations in Greece
- Agios Nikolaos & Elounda village: was one of the first cities in Crete where the tourist development began, with a picturesque harbor where you find one of the two sweet water lakes of Crete. Passing by a small fishing town of Elounda on the northern coast of the island of Crete with a very traditional and idyllic scenery, we will reach at marina of Plaka
- Spinaloga Island: get the local boat from marina of Plaka to visit Spinaloga island, was a Venetian fortress bulit in 1579 and was used as a Leper Colony. It holds great historical cignificants as it left an unfading mark in the course of Crete's history. During the tour you will have a delicious Cretan meal. back to your ship on time!
Highlights
- Elounda Village
- Plaka Village
- Kritsa Village
- Panagia Kera
- Agios Nikolaos
- Spinaloga Island
Inclusions
- Pick up & drop off from Heraklion port (or hotel)
- Private transportation and English speaking driver
- Tickets for the Boat to Spinaloga Island
- 1 Bottle of water per person
- All taxes
Exclusions
- Ticket boat to Spinaloga Island
- Meals & personal expense
- Gratuity
Useful Info
In order to take full advantage of your tour in Greece, we strongly suggest you to book your tour with a licensed tour guide in order to get the most out of your tour.
- We are owner of car Rental Company www.premiumrentacar.gr with wide fleet of Cars & Minivans that's why we can keep the cost low
- From 1 to 4 person we provide you Mercedes E class or MPV 7 seats Citroen Picasso or similar type of vehicles
- From 5 to 8 persons we provide you Mini Van type Mercedes Vito/Viano with leather interior, dark glasses, and fully air-conditioned
- From 9 to 17 persons we provide you Mini Bus Mercedes Sprinter 18 seats
When you arrive at the port, our representative driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name written on it and will accompany you at your car, offering you mineral water & tissues.
24/7 - Free communication, with the travel department, via the WhatsApp application is offered, within the preparation period and during your customized excursions!
Our SHORE EXCURSIONS are absolutely private only for you. You can add or remove everything from our proposed program in order the program to be modified and adjusted by you. We can accommodate from 1 person to 36 persons or more.
Cancellation Policy
- In order to confirm any booking, 30% payment in advance is required, fully refundable in case of any written cancellation received 8 days prior the arrival date.
- For any cancellation OR change within 7 days prior to the start of the tour or non - shows, full cancellation fees apply
- A written notification of any cancellation or change is necessary to be sent to PRIVATE TOURS Greece
