Spinalonga tours and activities
Spinalonga Island guided tour with seaside villages and lunch
The tiny isle of Spinalonga is just a short hop away from Crete, but a visit is like stepping back in time. Book here to discover the 'Isle of Tears'.
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Book here for your chance to visit Spinalonga Island, near Crete. Sail across by boat and take part in a guided tour.
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Heraklion airport VIP service and lounge
Book here for this VIP service at Heraklion Airport. With fast-track check in and security, unlimited drinks, snacks, Wi-Fi and more.
Spinalonga self-guided audio tour on your phone
Buy this audio tour of Spinalonga Island downloadable on your smartphone! Explore at your own pace, listen to fascinating stories, and gain great insights into the island!
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Heraklion Watercity Waterpark with Transfer
Enjoy a day of thrills and spills at Watercity in Anopolis in Crete with this tour. Book here for a family day out with return transfers included.
4x4 off-road tour of Crete’s mountains with taverna lunch
Book here for a 4x4 adventure in rural Crete from Heraklion. Enjoy a small group off-road experience including lunch at a family-run taverna.
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Book now for a hiking tour of Samaria Gorge. Zig zag down Xyloskalo staircase, see the Iron Gates, and stop for a local lunch and swim at Agia Roumeli.
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Elounda Cruise with Lunch - Ticket Only
This full day cruise has relaxation stamped all over it. Book now to sail around Crete, with swim stops and lunch included.
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Book here to experience over 50 slides at Crete's Acqua Plus Waterpark.
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Knossos Palace e-ticket with audio tour on your phone
Book your Knossos Palace e-ticket and discover the most iconic attraction of Crete with a compelling digital audio tour on your smartphone.
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Agios Nikolaos Market & Amazonas Park Nature Reserve Tour
Book here to enjoy free time shopping at the market in Agios Nikolaos and discover the wild side of Crete at Amazonas Park nature reserve.
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Looking to go from Heraklion to Santorini? Book here for the most convenient catamaran ferry from Crete, which includes free time in Oia and Fira.
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Acqua Plus Water Park with transfer from Heraklion & Rethymno
Enjoy a day of family fun at Acqua Plus Water Park in Crete with this tour from Heraklion or Rethmyno. Book this trip, which includes lunch and return transfers.
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Book this half-day sailing adventure from Heraklion to Dia Island. Enjoy snorkeling, paddleboarding, fishing, and a meal served with local white wine.
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Catamaran Cruise from Kolymbari Port
Blow away the cobwebs for some family fun on this half-day catamaran sailing. You'll set sail for Agioi Theodoroi, taking in the views and topping up your tan along the way. Then, your captain will drop anchor for a chance to use the paddleboards, snorkels and, of course, the Insta-famous pink flamingo. To sweeten the deal, indulge in an authentic Greek lunch served on deck, washed down with your choice of wine and soft drinks.
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Visit a Family-Run Olive Mill with Food Tasting in Heraklion
Discover the timeless tradition of olive cultivation at Kleanthi Olive Farm. Immerse yourself in guided tours, learn sustainable practices, witness olive oil production, and indulge in a sensory tasting experience.
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The inside story
Tiny islet Spinalonga is just a short boat trip away from northern Crete, but a visit is like stepping back in time. Centuries of history are packed within the walls that encircle this islet, which is no more than 435m long and 230m wide. Over the centuries, Spinalonga has served a Venetian fortress, an Ottoman town and a leper colony, which closed in the 1950s and led to it being known as the ‘Isle of Tears’. You can wander around its eerily empty streets, past roofless, doorless and windowless houses whose walls have so many tales to tell. Take a look round the old hospital and graveyard, then amble up to the ruins of the Venetian castle for panoramic views over the islet, Plaka and Kolokitha peninsula. Another great way to explore this island is with a guided tour.
