Explore the coastal town of Agios Nikolaos on this day trip from Rethymno. Catch a boat to the island of Spinalonga and see Kolokythas bay and the archeological site Olous from the water.

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Duration 12 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English, German
Pickup included: Please wait on the main street in front of your hotel. The driver will not wait longer than 2 minutes.

Highlights

Dive into the turquoise waters of Kolokythas bay for a refreshing swim
Have some free time to explore the highlights of the town of Agios Nikolaos
Marvel at an ancient Cretan city that is now partially underwater at Olous
Chart your own course to the pebble beaches and leper colony in Spinaloga
Enjoy rest stops on the bus ride to and from the town of Agios Nikolaos

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Discover the charming coastal town of Agios Nikolaos on this day trip from Rethymno. Step back in time as you view the archeological site of Olous from a boat. Go for a dip in Kolokythas bay and take a stroll on the uninhabited island of Spinaloga.

Be picked up from the comfort of your accommodation, then sit back and relax aboard a comfortable and air-conditioned bus. Stop for a coffee break on the way to Agios Nikolaos.

Spend some free time discovering the beauty of Agios Nikolaos where you can see the picturesque Lake Voulismeni, visit the marina, admire neoclassical buildings, and walk along the pedestrian roads. Have some time to purchase lunch at a local establishment before boarding the boat to Spinaloga.

View the partially submerged archeological site of Olous from the ship. Soak up some sun on board or go for a dip in the crystal waters of Kolokythas bay. Reach the island of Spinaloga where you will have a 1.5-hour visit to the leper colony and the surrounding pebble beaches and shallow waters.

Return to Agios Nikolaos where your bus will be waiting to take you back to your accommodation.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Multilingual guide
Multi-stop tour

Boat ticket (15€ per person)
Spinalonga entry fee (8€)
Food and drinks

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users
People with pre-existing medical conditions

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 3 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Masks are required while indoors

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What to bring

Swimwear
Towel
Cash

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Spinalonga was well worth seeing. The boat trip was enjoyable and there was an option to swim in beautiful waters. My only complaint was that lunch was included on the boat before we set off an it wasn't very nice. I would have preferred to choose a place myself.

June 18, 2022

Rethymno: Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island Day Trip

Rethymno: Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island Day Trip

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