The tour departs from your hotel early in the morning, with a suggested departure time of around 07:00, so that we can make the most of the day and visit some of the most remarkable destinations in eastern Crete.

Our first stop, after approximately one and a half hours of driving, is the beautiful coastal village of Agia Pelagia. At a panoramic café-snack bar you will have approximately 20 minutes to rest, enjoy a coffee or a light snack and admire the view over the picturesque bay and village.

We then continue our journey and, after approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, we arrive at the beautiful coastal village of Elounda. From the port of Elounda you can board a ferry boat that will take you to the historic island of Spinalonga.

Spinalonga is a small island with a great history. In the past it served as a Venetian fortress and later became a place of isolation for leprosy patients for approximately half a century. The remarkable and moving story of the island’s inhabitants became known worldwide through the famous novel The Island, which contributed significantly to raising awareness of the history and cultural significance of the place.

You will have approximately 2 hours to explore the island, walk through the stone alleyways of the old settlement and discover up close the Venetian walls and historic buildings that are preserved to this day.