Spinalonga, Plaka, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos & Olive Mill | Private
Overview
This private tour is built around understanding Spinalonga within its mainland setting, connecting Agios Nikolaos and an authentic olive mill into one well-paced day designed for travelers who value understanding over rushing between sights.
Choose whether to visit Spinalonga Island itself or enjoy time in Plaka while learning its history and setting. Continue to Agios Nikolaos for a relaxed walk around the lake and harbor, with free time to enjoy the local atmosphere or lunch by the water.
Between main locations, travel through traditional villages and landscapes connected to the region’s daily life. When timing and interest allow, the day may also include a quiet monastery visit or a traditional Greek coffee stop.
Hosted by a knowledgeable local driver, the experience remains fully private, flexible, and adapted to your interests — ideal for couples, families, and first-time visitors to Crete.
Heraklion to Spinalonga Tour, Day trip from Heraklion to Spinalonga, East Crete
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Wi-Fi & Fast Charger on Board
- Knowledgeable Local Driver-Host Fluent in English
- Fuel, Tolls, Taxes, and Fees
- Liability Insurance
- Hotel, Harbor, or Meeting Point Pickup and Drop-Off
- Private Transportation in a Comfortable Van
- Hygiene Amenities & First Aid Kit
- Olive Mill Visit & Local Products Tasting Fee
- Spinalonga Islet (Free: EU <25 / Non-EU <18)
- Boat Tickets: €12 (Full), €6 (Ch. 5-10 years), Free (Ch. <5 years)
- Personal Expenses, Tips & Gratuities
- Lunch is an Optional Experience
- Licensed Guide (multi-language, optional, extra charge)
Meeting and Pickup
Pick-Up Point: Outside your Hotel Reception. -For Cruise Passengers: Outside the main Heraklion Port Passenger Terminal BuildingPick-ups outside the designated area -Available upon request (extra fee may apply)
What To Expect
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Vassilakis Estate - Olive Tour Crete
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fourni
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Moni Aretiou
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaka
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Spinalonga (Kalydon)
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Elounda Square
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Agios Nikolaos
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Your Driver-Host provides historical background, local context, and logistics throughout the day outside archaeological sites. Greek law requires a Licensed Guide for tours inside sites and museums; these can be arranged upon request for an in-depth visit.
- Travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions should avoid visiting Spinalonga islet
- Travelers from cruise ships should take the earliest possible option
- Travelers should wear suitable clothes and shoes
- We can accommodate big groups. For groups of 9 or more, please contact us directly
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Bottled water.
- Wi-Fi & Fast Charger on Board.
- Knowledgeable Local Driver-Host Fluent in English.
- Fuel, Tolls, Taxes, and Fees.
- Liability Insurance.
- Hotel, Harbor, or Meeting Point Pickup and Drop-Off.
- Private Transportation in a Comfortable Van.
- Hygiene Amenities & First Aid Kit.
- Olive Mill Visit & Local Products Tasting Fee.
- Spinalonga Islet (Free: EU <25 / Non-EU <18).
- Boat Tickets: €12 (Full), €6 (Ch. 5-10 years), Free (Ch. <5 years).
- Personal Expenses, Tips & Gratuities.
- Lunch is an Optional Experience.
- Licensed Guide (multi-language, optional, extra charge).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Spinalonga, Plaka, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos & Olive Mill | Private is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Spinalonga, Plaka, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos & Olive Mill | Private will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Wi-Fi & Fast Charger on Board
- Knowledgeable Local Driver-Host Fluent in English
- Fuel, Tolls, Taxes, and Fees
- Liability Insurance
- Hotel, Harbor, or Meeting Point Pickup and Drop-Off
- Private Transportation in a Comfortable Van
- Hygiene Amenities & First Aid Kit
- Olive Mill Visit & Local Products Tasting Fee
- Spinalonga Islet (Free: EU <25 / Non-EU <18)
- Boat Tickets: €12 (Full), €6 (Ch. 5-10 years), Free (Ch. <5 years)
- Personal Expenses, Tips & Gratuities
- Lunch is an Optional Experience
- Licensed Guide (multi-language, optional, extra charge)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Your Driver-Host provides historical background, local context, and logistics throughout the day outside archaeological sites. Greek law requires a Licensed Guide for tours inside sites and museums; these can be arranged upon request for an in-depth visit.
- Travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions should avoid visiting Spinalonga islet
- Travelers from cruise ships should take the earliest possible option
- Travelers should wear suitable clothes and shoes
- We can accommodate big groups. For groups of 9 or more, please contact us directly
