Spinalonga & the Bottomless lake of Aghios Nikolaos (from Heraklion) – SBL01

Spinalonga & the Bottomless lake of Aghios Nikolaos (from Heraklion)

Driving along the North East coast through the gorge of St George we reach the fishing village of Elounda or Plaka. Embarkation for the tiny island of Spinalonga. Spinalonga has had a very dark history and today, although uninhabited, still echoes with ghostly reminders of the past. The Venetians constructed a very impressive fortress with 40 cannons which has been guarding the bay since the 15th century. At the beginning of 19th century human pain and sorrow was scattered around this islet. It became a leper colony, the last active leper colony in Europe, and it remained so until 1957, when it was cleared by the Health Authorities, leaving the place uninhabited. We then return to Agios Nikolaos where you have time to look at the shop windows and visit the bottomless lake.

Duration: +/- 6 hours
Starting time:   08:30 By private car & English speaking driver, with guide

Tour Includes:  
– Pick up & drop off at Heraklion city hotels by deluxe Mercedes sedan car or Mini Van
– Professional driver (English speaking)
– Fuel & transportation insurance
– Escort or Official guide as per above tour
– Any treat, snack or tasting as per above tour
– Return boat ticket to Spinalonga

Not Included:
– Entrance fees in archaeological sites-paid on the spot
– Whisper audio guide systems for 6 pax onwards
– For Sundays and National holidays, 115 € supplement for official guide and 58 € supplement for Escort

$ PRICE:  Contact us for more info.