The history and the culture of the island of Spinaloga became one with human tragedy in the course of time. It carries the history of Ancient Greece as it served as a natural guard for the ancient city of Olou, the history of the Saracens pirates, the history of the Venetians as their fortress, the history of the Turks as their settlement and the history of the Greeks as the place where their leper would be sent into exile until 1957.
Operates every Sunday
Duration: 1 day
The departure times depend on the pick-up location. Below you will find all the indicative pick up and drop-off times, according to each location:
- Chania (07:00-19:00) / 35 euro per person
- Georgioupoli (07:45-18:15) / 25 euro per person
- Rethymno (08:00-18:00) / 20 euro per person
- Bali (08:15-17:45) / 15 euro per person
- Fodele (08:30-17:30) / 15 euro per person
- Agia Pelagia (08:45-17:15) / 15 euro per person
- Heraklion (09:00-17:00)
- Gouves (09:15-16:45)
- Hersonisos (09:30-16:30)
- Stalida (09:30-16:30)
- Malia (09:45-16:15)
- Agios Nikolaos (10:00-16:00)
- Elounda (10:15-15:45)
- All other locations are upon request.
In 1578 the Venetians constructed on the island of Spinalonga an impressive fortress. They built bastions on the northern and southern side of the island, as well as a fortification wall.The island is also well-known as a “leper colony”. The disease Leprocy was one of the most feared diseases of the ancient times also known as “Hansen disease”. It was the last active leper colony in Europe from 1903 to 1957, the last inhabitant, a priest, left the island in 1962. The tour also includes a visit to a traditional Cretan winery estate where few of the best Cretan wines are produced.
Program
The Tour starts after breakfast by driving along the Northern coast of the island to Kritsa, one of the oldest and most picturesque villages of Crete. Here we will visit the 12th century Byzantine church of Panagia Kera located 1km from the village. The church contains the finest-preserved Byzantine-era frescoes in Crete, and for that reason , has become one of the most culturally and historically significant churches on the island. We continue our tour through the villages of Nikithianos, Fourni, Karydi,Kato Louma and Valto to the sea-front village of Plaka where we will board the boat to take us on the now deserted island of Spinalonga. Our guide will guide us through the ruins of what used to be a leper-colony from 1903 to 1957 where lepers could have a better life, medical help and economic support. Late in the afternoon we return to our hotel.
- Air-conditioned Motorcoach
- Professional Guide during the tour
- All taxes
- Spinaloga Entrance Fee (from 01/04 8,00€ per person)
- R/T Boat Tickets from Plaka Harbor to Spinalonga Island: 10,00€ per person (from 2020)
- Drinks and beverages during the tour
- Gratuities
- Anything that is not specified in the program as included
| 2022 |
Adult |
Child 4-11,99years old |
| Spinalonga Tour |
146€ |
50% |
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Optional Supplements per operation |
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| Private operation |
500€ |
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The entrance fees, that are not included in the above rates, are the following:
| from 1/4/2020 |
| 8€ per person |
| Spinalonga: 8,00 € |
Also not included: RT Boat tickets from Plaka harbor to Spinaloga Island: 10€ per person
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Bank Address: Mykonos Island, 84600 Greece
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