Every Sunday from April till October
From Ammoudara, Analipsi, Anissaras, Chersonissos, Gouves, Gournes, Heraklion city center, Karteros, Kokkini Hani, Malia, Sisi, Stalis.
Duration approximately 8 hours /Stay in Olive Oil Park 30 minutes / Stay in Agios Nikolaos 1 hour / Stay in Plaka 3 hours (Spinalonga 1 hour) / Stay in Elounda 1 hour
We start our trip with a visit to an olive oil park where you can experience first-hand the standardization of extra virgin olive oil, table olives and olive paste. Here you will be able to taste the authentic Greek product, which is famous worldwide for its great taste and its nutritional value, as well as, other authentic Cretan products like “raki” and honey.
After our first stop, we reach the capital town of Lasithi, Agios Nikolaos. You can discover the pretty city on your own, stroll through the shops or relax in one of the countless cafes next to the picturesque bottomless lake of Voulismeni.
We continue our journey to Plaka, a small fishing village directly opposite of Spinalonga. Here you will have plenty of free time to enjoy lunch or a refreshing swimming. Moreover, from there you can take a 15-minute boat ride that takes you to the well-known island of Spinalonga.
The history and the culture of the island of Spinalonga became one with human tragedy in the course of time. It has been an important place throughout history for the ancient Greeks, as natural protection for the city of Olous, for the Saracens as a hiding place for their pirates, for the Venetians as a fortress, for the Turks as a settlement and for a long time the island served as a leper colony.
The last stop of the day is Elounda, a former fishing village but today a famous holiday resort with the most 5-stars hotels in Greece. Take plenty of time to stroll through the picturesque harbor and have a cup of coffee before heading back to your accommodation.
An amazing trip with many destinations that you should definitely not miss!
Indicative Time-Table:
| 10:15 | Olive oil tour & tasting |
| 11:15 | Arrival in Agios Nikolaos |
| 12:15 | Departure from Agios Nikolaos |
| 12:45 | Arrival in Plaka (Spinalonga optional visit by boat – stay approx. 1 hour) |
| 15:45 | Departure from Plaka |
| 16:00 | Arrival in Elounda |
| 17:00 | Departure from Elounda |
| 18:30 | Arrival Heraklion |
The timing of the program will be approximate, depending on traffic and weather conditions as well as the unexpected overcrowding.
Included:
✅ Pick-up & Drop-off service (mainly from hotels at Ammoudara, Analipsi, Anissaras, Chersonissos, Gouves, Gournes, Heraklion city center, Karteros, Kokkini Hani, Malia, Sisi, Stalis, is provided. If pick up from your hotel is not possible you will be picked up from the closest pick-up point)
✅ Transport by air-conditioned luxury bus
✅ Professional Guide
Not Included:
❌ Round trip boat tickets (8€ per person / Children from 4 up to 12 years pay half boat ticket 4€) – Paid on the spot in cash
❌ OPTIONAL Spinalonga entrance fee (8€ per person / EU citizens up to 25 years old free of charge) – Paid on the spot in cash
❌ Personal Expenses
Discounts:
Children up to 3 years old free of charge and travelling on parents’ lap
Children 4 – 12 years old 50% discount
Cancellation policy:
For cancellation up to 2 days prior to arrival no cancellation fees
For cancellations 1 day prior to arrival 100% cancellation fees
Non-show 100% cancellation fees
Notes:
Upon booking you will receive from us in a separate mail your activity’s voucher with specific pick-up details (please check your spam folder as well)
For clarifications please send us a mail at online@travelid.gr or contact us at +30 2810 335 227
We are at your disposal from Monday to Friday 09:00 am till 20:00 pm and Saturday 09:00 till 15:00 pm
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