Spinalonga The Fortress of Legends

📍SPINALONGA – AGIOS NIKOLAOS – LASITHI PLATEAU

⏱ Duration: 9 Hours  💶 Price: €500

Discover the authentic side of Eastern Crete with a premium private tour from Heraklion, designed for travelers who want to explore beyond the typical tourist routes. With Cretan Bus, you travel in comfort with a professional local driver and enjoy a carefully planned itinerary combining mountain landscapes, mythology, coastal beauty and Cretan gastronomy.

Your journey begins at the impressive Lasithi Plateau, located 850 meters above sea level and surrounded by the Dikti Mountains. A stop in the traditional village of Krasi offers authentic Greek coffee in a peaceful setting. Driving around the plateau, you’ll admire historic windmills, authentic villages and panoramic countryside views.

In Psychro, you may visit the legendary Dikteon Andron, believed to be the birthplace of Zeus according to Greek mythology (entrance not included). Nearby, the Mythology Park offers interactive exhibits for families and history lovers.

A traditional Cretan lunch follows at a local mountain taverna. After descending from the mountains, we visit a local olive oil factory to learn about harvesting techniques and enjoy a tasting session of premium extra virgin olive oil.

The tour continues to the coastal beauty of Elounda and Plaka, with a boat transfer to the historic island fortress of Spinalonga (archaeological entrance not included). The day concludes in elegant Agios Nikolaos, where you can stroll around Lake Voulismeni or relax by the sea before returning comfortably to Heraklion.

What’s Included

• Private transportation with Mercedes V-Class 250 (up to 5–6 passengers)
• Professional English-speaking local driver
• Hotel / villa / port pickup and drop-off
• Visit to a local olive oil factory with tasting
• Flexible stops for photos and short visits along the route
• All fuel, taxes and road fees

Not Included

• Entrance to Spinalonga archaeological site
• Boat transfer to Spinalonga Island
• Entrance to Dikteon Andron Cave (optional visit)
• Lunch and personal expenses

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