Excursión de un día a Agios Nikolaos y la isla de Spinalonga
Descripción
Una excursión de un día que combina relajación e historia le brinda la oportunidad de visitar los lugares más destacados de la parte noreste de Creta, donde se encuentra la pintoresca ciudad de Agios Nikolaos con su magnífico lago. Elounda, un pequeño pueblo a orillas de la bahía de Mirabello con vistas espectaculares, es donde el barco inicia el crucero rumbo a la isla de Spinalonga, una pequeña isla deshabitada utilizada durante la historia como fortaleza y más tarde como colonia de leprosos. En el camino de regreso al puerto de Elounda, el barco fondeará para que puedas bucear en las refrescantes aguas.
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
La ciudad de Agios Nikolaos es la capital de la prefectura de Lassithi y se encuentra en la costa de la bahía de Mirabello, en la parte este de la isla de Creta. El punto de atención es el lago Voulismeni, que se encuentra en el centro de la ciudad, rodeado de cafés y restaurantes. El lago se conecta con el mar bajo un diminuto puente de carretera azul y tiene un significado histórico y geológico debido a su gran profundidad. En la ciudad, puedes encontrar muchas tiendas y los miércoles, incluso un bazar al aire libre. Tómese su tiempo para pasear para disfrutar de las vistas, disfrutar de las compras o tomar una copa en uno de los numerosos cafés que rodean el lago.
Elounda es un antiguo pueblo de pescadores en la costa norte de la isla. Hoy en día es muy conocido por sus lujosos hoteles y villas. La vista de la bahía de Mirabello es espectacular mientras disfruta nadando en el agua cristalina. Elounda es un antiguo pueblo de pescadores en la costa norte de la isla. Modern Elounda es muy conocido por los hoteles de lujo de cinco y seis estrellas construidos en la zona. Muchos de ellos se pueden ver en el camino al puerto, donde nos embarcamos en nuestro bote privado para el crucero costero hacia el golfo de Mirabello.
Spinalonga, la principal atracción del día, es una pequeña isla muy cerca de Elounda y en la parte este de la isla de Creta. Es un lugar de memoria histórica ya que acogió en aislamiento a personas enfermas de lepra hasta 1957. A lo largo de los siglos ha sido habitado por los venecianos, los turcos antes de aislar a los leprosos. Siempre ha sido una atracción turística, sin embargo, después de 2005, cuando Victoria Hislop, una escritora británica, escribió una novela histórica "La isla" sobre cómo vivían los leprosos en Spinalonga, cientos de personas vienen todos los días para honrar una visita y conocer la historia del lugar primero. mano.
Lo más destacado
Qué incluye
Lugares y horarios de recogida
Recogida y regreso desde las áreas de Sissi, Malia, Stalida Hersonissos, Anissaras, Analipsi, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Heraklion, Amoudara. La hora de recogida depende de la ubicación del hotel de alojamiento. La hora y el lugar exactos de recogida se enviarán por correo electrónico.
Valoraciones de viajeros
Información importante
- Los bebés y los niños pequeños pueden ir en un cochecito o en una silla de paseo
- Hay asientos o sillas infantiles disponibles
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
- Puede ser operado por una guía multilingüe
- Trae contigo bañador y toalla.
- No se permiten alimentos ni bebidas a bordo del vehículo
Opiniones(441)
It was a great day out despite the hot weather. We had two stops of 90 mins before the boat ride to Spinalonga. Elounda and Agios Nickolas were lovely places to stop and look around. I loved the boat ride over to Spinalonga. The island was so interesting. Fantastic value for money and would highly recommend the excursion if you are in Crete.
Great day, very smooth pick up, with enough time in each stop and finished with a much needed swim from the boat. We’re very glad we chose this trip
There are opportunities for swimming do bring your swimwear and a towel. The trip is well paced and the staff are incredibly friendly.
This tour was very well organised and quite laid back! After being picked up, you have some free time in a couple of towns. The first one has a lovely lake to get a drink and food. Also some lovely side streets and shops to explore. Our second location was a small beach town it was quiet when we went and you can spend time here relaxing by the water and going for a swim. After that you jump on a boat to Spinalomga island. Be aware that you have to pay to look around the island. We thought it was worth it and had fun exploring and admiring the views! Last thing was back on the boat and another swimming opportunity. For the price I think this is a good tour and is fairly relaxed. Thanks for a lovely day ^.^
An excellent day trip, truly refreshing, enjoyable, and beautiful. We were able to enjoy magnificent landscapes 🥰😍. I really recommend it!!!
TAKE SWIMWEAR! Great tour, plenty of time at each stop to see everything. There was also a swim stop on the boat which was not detailed in the description so unfortunately we were not able to go swimming as we did not take any swimming items.
Being a cynic - I honestly didn't expect much from this trip, given there was no food included (nor entry to the main attraction, which is 20€ each), and there was a huge group of us packed together (pretty much a full coach!). However, I found myself pleasantly surprised not only by how smoothly everything went on the organiser's part, but how much fun there was to be had at each location we visited! The cheap ticket price didn't reduce the quality of the care we received at all. The tour guides were very informative, giving updates in English, French, and German. The timetable was very clear and there was a decent amount of time in each location - I might have extended it a little bit, but it was already quite a long day even with only 1-1.5 hours in each section. In Agios Nikolaos, there was lots of lovely shops and restaurants to go to, and you could dip your toes in the lake. In Eulonda, there were a few beachside restaurants, and the chance to have a swim in the ocean - but due to time constraints, you really only had time to either get lunch OR have a dip. So, if you really want some time on the beach, I'd recommend packing a grab bag. Plus, the restaurants, while nice, are a bit expensive along the coast. Spinalonga island was a great piece of history to amble around, though it is a lot of walking, so packing comfortable shoes and plenty of sunscreen is a must. And then, if you missed out at Eulonda, the final stop is at Mirabella bay, where you can jump off the boat into the ocean! I would be careful and only recommend strong swimmers do this though, as the current was quite strong, so be wary if the ocean is especially choppy! The ride on the boat, however, was incredibly smooth, albeit very windy! I didn't keep a hold of one of my towels, and it got blasted away - so be more cautious than me with your belongings! 😂 Overall a really good all rounder day, even if you are left pretty tired by the end! Transport included to and from your hotel makes the journey home a lot simpler. Big thanks to Altino Travel and the team for everything!
Very good, but not enough time to see each little spot; the guide explains things well, and the meal was very good. If you don't like fish, you can have chicken. However, you need to budget 20 euros to visit the fortress in addition to the excursion.
Great guide and enjoyed both exploring the town and the island. Really enjoyed the history of the Lepor island
Thanks to the Altino Travel team!! It was an amazing day, Unlike many comments, there were not many looks, the bus transfer was not too long and pleasant, with air conditioning, the guides' explanations were very interesting, and we were given plenty of free time at each location, it was a wonderful day.
