Agios Nikolaos, Plaka, Spinalonga, Elounda
We start our trip with a visit to an olive oil park where you can experience first-hand the standardization of extra virgin olive oil, table olives and olive paste. Here you will be able to taste the authentic Greek product, which is famous worldwide for its great taste and its nutritional value, as well as, other authentic Cretan products like “raki” and honey.
After our first stop, we reach the capital town of Lasithi, Agios Nikolaos. You can discover the pretty city on your own, stroll through the shops or relax in one of the countless cafes next to the picturesque bottomless lake of Voulismeni.
We continue our journey to Plaka, a small fishing village directly opposite Spinalonga. Here you will have plenty of free time to enjoy lunch or a refreshing swim. Moreover, from there you can take a 15-minute boat ride that takes you to the well-known island of Spinalonga.
Πηγή εικόνας: Περιφέρεια Κρήτης / Region of Crete – www.incrediblecrete.gr
The history and the culture of the island of Spinalonga became one with human tragedy in the course of time. It has been an important place throughout history for the ancient Greeks, as natural protection for the city of Olous, for the Saracens as a hiding place for their pirates, for the Venetians as a fortress, for the Turks as a settlement and for a long time the island served as a leper colony.
The last stop of the day is Elounda, a former fishing village, which today is recognized as a popular holiday resort with the most 5-stars hotels in Greece. Take plenty of time to stroll through the picturesque harbor and have a cup of coffee before heading back to your accommodation.
An amazing trip with many destinations that you definitely should not miss!
10:15 Olive oil tour & tasting
11:15 Arrival in Agios Nikolaos
12:15 Departure from Agios Nikolaos
12:45 Arrival in Plaka (optional visit per boat Spinalonga – stay app. 1 hour)
15:45 Departure from Plaka
16:00 Arrival in Elounda
17:00 Departure from Elounda
18:30 Arrival Heraklion
STAY IN OLIVE OIL PARK: app. 30 minutes
STAY IN AGIOS NIKOLAOS: 1 hour
STAY IN PLAKA: 3 hours (SPINALONGA: 1 hour)
STAY IN ELOUNDA: 1 hour
EXTRAS: Boat ticket: 10.00€ (ad), 5.00€ (chd 4 -12 yrs) (optional)
Entrance Spinalonga: 8.00€ (optional)
ROUTE: 150 km
DURATION: app. 10 hours
