Spinalonga Island Tour Ticket

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Spinalonga Island Tour Ticket

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$54.00

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Language: German, English, French, Dutch, Polish

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Duration: more than 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Spinalonga island
Venetian fortress
Former leper colony

What to expect

The tiny island of Spinalonga is just a short hop away from Crete but a visit is like stepping back in time. Centuries of history are packed within the walls that encircle the islet. You'll sail to Spinalonga from Elounda, a 25-minute cruise.

On arrival at the islet – which is no more than 435m long and 230m wide – you'll find yourself immersed in its history straight away. Over the years, Spinalonga has been a Venetian outpost, an Ottoman town and 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 leper colony – which closed in the 1950s. See the main street, still lined with the shops and houses where the lepers attempted to live ordinary lives. And look round the old hospital and graveyard. After fascinating if poignant visit, you'll board the boat and sail back to Elounda.

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What's included

Boat trip
Entrance to Spinalonga
Guide

Where

What to remember

You will meet your guide at 08:50 in Elounda square in the church under the clock
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Transfers not included
Bring your passport or official EU identification
Food and drinks not included

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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 policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Paul and Carolyn
From United Kingdom - October 2024

Traveled as a couple

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Maria was marvellous and spoke so well. There was nothing we didn’t like. A pickup from the hotel would have been better despite it being a short tri ...
Margaret
From United States of America - September 2024

Traveled as a couple

65 - 74 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The tour guide Maria to Spinalonga was very efficient and everyone was on board in no time. She gave us a great insight into the world of the lepers a ...
Daisy
From United States of America - September 2024

Traveled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Amy
From United Kingdom - September 2024

Traveled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The trip was so interesting and informative. Maria the tour guide was wonderful, so knowledgable and passionate.
TJ
From United States of America - August 2024

Traveled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Very informative, explained so much about the history. Enjoyed every aspect
Ali w
From United States of America - August 2024

Traveled with family

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

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