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Crete’s best days out.
The 15 most popular spinalonga island tours on Crete — what each day actually involves, what it costs, and the operator running it.
Spend a full day in Agios Nikolaos and Elounda, then boat to Spinalonga for a powerful fort story and sea swimming.
Most Popular“Brilliant activity. Great guides. Transport was really nice too. Highly recommend”
Guided boat trip from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga, with Mirabello Bay cruise and a swim stop in Kolokitha Bay.
“Entry to the island is an additional 20€ so bear in mind. Great facilities on the boat. The port of Agiou Nikolaos is lovely; suggest eating there if you can xx”
Cruise from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga and Kolokytha Bay with onboard lunch, swim time, and self-guided exploration.
“The boat and staff were all great, Spinalonga was really interesting and the whole day was brilliant”
Air-conditioned semi-submarine cruise in Agios Nikolaos Bay. Watch the seafloor, colorful fish, and maybe sea turtles or dolphins.
“It was great! Some of fish are "trained" to follow the boat!”
Day trip from Heraklion to Agios Nikolaos and Elounda, then Spinalonga by boat with hotel pickup. English guide, mobile ticket.
“So glad we took this trip, it was a fantastic day with just the right amount of time in both Agios Nikolas and Elounda before heading to Spinalonga. Our guide was very friendly, helpful and informative. A highlight of our time in Crete, would definitely recommend.”
Crete day trip with olive-oil tastings, Agios Nikolaos lake stroll, Plaka beach time, and a guided Spinalonga visit by boat.
“The guide was excellent & maintained good anti Covid measures. The places we visited were great & the amount of time we had in each was about right”
Spinalonga and Mirabello Bay in one day—boat ride, Kolokytha Bay swim, BBQ lunch, olive-oil tasting, and Agios Nikolaos by the lake.
“Guide was lovely. Lunch was great. Had fun on the boat and the beach, very relaxing, plenty of time to chill.”
Full-day Crete boat tour to Spinalonga and Kolokytha for a swim and BBQ, plus Elounda and Agios Nikolaos with Voulismeni Lake.
“The trip to the beach and the BBQ were well organised, especially the service of the BBQ, vegetarian option gratefully received. Mary, the guide, was very informative and helpful. In some way we would have been happy to finish the trip after Spinalonga. Agios Nicholas is a modern city and we had time to look…”
A semisubmarine tour in Agios Nikolaos lets you watch Mirabello Bay marine life through windows plus a deck-view of the Cretan coast.
“We arrived there and it was canceled due to weather conditions. We want an alternative date or a refund.”
Go off-road in Crete’s interior on the Katharo Route: Roman aqueduct, mountain villages, cheese tastings, Zeus cave area, and wine lunch.
“This was a great day and great way to see Crete away from the tourist towns. Geoff was a fantastic guide and his passion for the island was evident from the moment he picked us up at our hotel. The vehicle was fun and comfortable for ascending the mountains, the views unparalleled. We had a…”
From Heraklion, visit Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos and Elounda, then unwind in Plaka with ferry views and a BBQ option.
“more time on Spinalonga, less time in Plaka, more time Elounda.”
Heraklion day cruise to Spinalonga and Kolokytha Bay with lunch and time in Agios Nikolaos. Boat trip, swimming, and history.
“Very knowledgeable tour guide, really enjoyed the trip to spinalonga. Agios Nikolas was lovely to visit.”
A full-day Crete tour hitting Spinalonga’s fortress, a Kolokytha beach swim, and Agios Nikolaos for lake views and shopping.
“perfect the place was amazing and very good guide and tour”
Sail from Elounda to Spinalonga, see the Venetian fortress from the sea, visit Barbarossa Cave, and swim 3 times in clear Cretan water.
“good good”
Heraklion day trip to Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos: guided history, Mirabello Bay boat ride, Kolokytha swim, and lakefront time.
“History of Spinalonga. Great tour guide, very clear in multiple languages. Thank you Panos! The opportunity to swim in the gorgeous water. Mix with other tourists. A BBQ lunch with salad and beverages were included. It was fun shopping in Agios Nicholas too. I would do it again.”
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