Excursion d'une journée à Agios Nikolaos et à l'île de Spinalonga
Description
Une excursion d'une journée alliant détente et histoire vous donne la chance de visiter les points forts de la partie nord-est de la Crète, où se trouve la ville pittoresque d'Agios Nikolaos et son magnifique lac. Elounda, un petit village au bord de la baie de Mirabello avec des vues spectaculaires, est l'endroit où le bateau commence la croisière en direction de l'île de Spinalonga, une petite île inhabitée utilisée autrefois comme forteresse et plus tard comme colonie de lépreux. Sur le chemin du retour au port d'Elounda, le bateau jettera l'ancre pour que vous puissiez plonger dans les eaux rafraîchissantes.
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Itinéraire
La ville d'Agios Nikolaos est la capitale de la préfecture de Lassithi et se situe sur la côte de la baie de Mirabello, à l'est de l'île de Crète. Le lac de Voulismeni, situé dans le centre-ville, est entouré de cafés et de restaurants. Le lac se connecte à la mer sous une petite route bleue et a une importance historique et géologique en raison de sa grande profondeur. Dans la ville, vous trouverez de nombreux magasins et le mercredi, même un marché en plein air. Prenez le temps de vous promener pour admirer la vue, faire du shopping ou boire un verre dans l’un des nombreux cafés autour du lac.
Elounda est un ancien village de pêcheurs sur la côte nord de l'île. De nos jours, il est bien connu pour ses hôtels et villas de luxe. La vue sur la baie de Mirabello est spectaculaire tout en profitant de la baignade dans l'eau cristalline. Elounda est un ancien village de pêcheurs sur la côte nord de l'île. Modern Elounda est très connue pour les hôtels de luxe cinq et six étoiles construits dans la région. Beaucoup d'entre eux peuvent être vus sur le chemin du port, où nous embarquons sur notre bateau privé pour la croisière côtière vers le golfe de Mirabello.
Spinalonga, la principale attraction de la journée, est une petite île très proche d'Elounda et sur la partie est de l'île de Crète. C'est un lieu de mémoire historique car il a accueilli en isolement des personnes souffrant de la lèpre jusqu'en 1957. Au fil des siècles, il a été habité par les Vénitiens, les Turcs avant d'isoler les lépreux. Il a toujours été une attraction touristique, mais après 2005, lorsque Victoria Hislop, un écrivain britannique a écrit un roman historique «L'île» sur la façon dont les lépreux vivaient à Spinalonga, des centaines de personnes viennent chaque jour pour honorer une visite et apprendre d'abord l'histoire de l'endroit main.
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Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Prise en charge et retour fournis depuis les régions de Sissi, Malia, Stalida Hersonissos, Anissaras, Analipsi, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Heraklion, Amoudara. L'heure de prise en charge dépend de l'emplacement de l'hôtel d'hébergement. L'heure et le lieu exacts de prise en charge seront envoyés par e-mail.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Sièges enfants avec besoins spéciaux disponibles
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Peut être opéré par un guide multilingue
- Apportez avec vous un maillot de bain et une serviette
- La nourriture et les boissons ne sont pas admises à bord du véhicule
Avis(438)
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.
My wife and I were very interested in Spinalonga on our Honeymoon trip to Greece, and we were not disappointed. It was her favorite site we’ve visited so far and the stops in this trip otherwise were great additions, along with the quick cruise itself out to the island
Tour guide didn’t appear , first got message running late , then asking where I was . I was at agreed meeting place 15 minutes early . Someone did turn up looking for someone else , I showed my booking , name before he left . When choosing trip I picked tour guide who can speak English . I also attempted messaging , calling , and got no response .
