In a nutshell

Discover the coast of Crete from three different perspectives: first by bus on the panoramic road to Elounda and then by boat and on foot on the island of Spinalonga. Wander among Venetian forts and phantom shops on this uninhabited island and then head back to the bus and set off for Agios Nikolaos. Ask your guide: is its round blue lake really bottomless?

Main stops

Sightseeing bus tour from the port to Elounda
Boat tour from Elounda to the island of Spinalonga: Mirabello bay
Walk on Spinalonga:
Bus tour from Elounda to Agios Nikolaos

The programme

Hop onto the bus and head along the panoramic road from the port to Elounda, the village of VIPs and fishermen on the north coast of Crete.
Your boat awaits you here, ready to set sail for the island of Spinalonga, which is totally uninhabited.
As you get closer to the coast, you'll want to snap away like crazy from the sea: the 16th century Venetian fortress and the ancient walls and towers soaring above the blue water bear testament to a glorious past.
Once on land, you'll wander with your guide between stone houses, empty shops, picturesque staircases, churches and mosques.
You're looking at the ruins of Europe's last leper colony, which was only shut down in the middle of the last century: they call it the 'island of tears', and you'll be bowled over by the unique charm of a Greek village that is frozen in time.
When you get back to Elounda, the surprises continue: from the waterfront to the marina, the bus then heads to Agio Nikolaos and its legendary lake.
According to the myths, these are the bottomless waters where the goddesses Artemis and Aphrodite once bathed. Legends aside, its beauty is unrivaled!

Good to know

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the experience.
The experience is dependent on the weather conditions. Those who suffer from sea sickness are advised to take necessary measures.