Heraklion: Palace of Minoa & Spinaloga/Elounda Village Tour Tour with driver

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ID: GYG432643-779261
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Country: Greece


Description

Enjoy a private day tour in Crete to visit the third-largest Minoan palace in Crete, visit the Island of Spinalonga, and explore the traditional Cretan villages of Agios Nikolaos & Elounda area.
Experience a private day tour in the Heraklion area and visit the third-largest Minoan Palace in Crete, stop at the Island of Spinalonga, and explore Agios Nikolaos and Elounda. Learn more about the history and culture of the Heraklion area on this private tour.
Start the tour with pickup from your designated pickup point, and first go to the Archaeological site of Malia, dating back to the Middle Bronze Age. See this majestic site, the third-largest Minoan Palace in all of Crete, built close to a beautiful beach.
Move on to Kritsa Village, one of the oldest and most picturesque villages in the area, built atmospherically on a rocky hill called Kastellos, and surrounded by olive groves. Explore the local village with narrow winding lanes, renowned for the skill of its weavers, and see their craftsmanship
Visit the Church of Panagia Kera, one of the most important monuments in Crete because of its well-preserved wall paintings representing various periods of Byzantine Art. See the original church, dedicated to the Dormition of Theotokos, built in the middle of the thirteenth century.

Make a stop in Agios Nikolaos, one of the first cities in Crete where tourist development began. Admire the picturesque harbor and see two of the sweet water lakes of Crete. Pass by the fishing village of Elounda on the northern coast, and enjoy the traditional and idyllic scenery.
Reach the marina of Plaka and from there travel to the Island of Spinalonga, famous as it was a former Venetian Fortress and Leper Colony. Learn more about the site's history and its significance as it left an unfading mark on Crete's history.

Highlights

  • Explore the third-largest Minoan palace in Crete and its Archaeological Site
  • Visit the Church of Panagia Kera to see Byzantine wall painting decorations
  • Pay a visit to Spinaloga, former Venetian fortress used as a Leper Colony
  • Enjoy the visit to Kritsa, an old and picturesque village built on a rocky hill
  • See the traditional fishing village of Elounda, and admire idyllic scenery

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine
Make sure to eat breakfast before you start the activity
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.