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Private Tour Crete, visit the Minoan Palace of Malia, Elounda, Spinaloga Island

Package Details
Destination: Heraklion, Heraklion Prefecture, Greece
Duration: 7 to 9 hours
Price: $301.13
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Visit the Archaeological site of Malia, dating from the Middle Bronze Age which is the third-largest Minoan palace in Crete, built close to the beach. The majestic size, complex plan and multiple details of the palace make it a fascinating place to visit.
The life there was much the same as in the other palaces, rich and prosperous. We will visit Agios Nikolaos, a small town with a picturesque harbor where you find one of the two sweet water lakes of Crete. e will then visit the oldest and most picturesque villages in Crete, called "Kritsa" built amphitheatrically on a rock hill, named Kastellos, surrounded by olive groves, at an altitude of 375 m & "Panagia Kera" to see the most important wall painting decorations in Greeceto!! Our next visit will be at "ELOUNDA" a small fishing town on the northern coast of the island of Crete.
Last visit will be the island of "Spinaloga Island" was a Venetian fortress bulit in 1579 and was used as a Leper Colony!

Itinerary
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Stop At: Malia, Malia, Crete

We will visit the Archaeological site of Malia, dating from the Middle Bronze Age which is the third-largest Minoan palace in Crete, built close to the beach. The majestic size, complex plan and multiple details of the palace make it a fascinating place to visit. The life there was much the same as in the other palaces, rich and prosperous.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Agios Nikolaos, Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete

Our next stop will be Agios Nikolaos, a small town with a picturesque harbor where you find one of the two sweet water lakes of Crete.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kritsa, Kritsa, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete

We will then visit the oldest and most picturesque villages in Crete, called "Kritsa" built amphitheatrically on a rock hill, named Kastellos, surrounded by olive groves, at an altitude of 375 m!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Elounda, Elounda, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete

Our next visit will be at "ELOUNDA" a small fishing town on the northern coast of the island of Crete. A very traditional and idyllic scenery.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Spinalonga, Greece

From here we will take the local boat to visit and explore the island of Spinaloga.T he island of "Spinaloga" was a Venetian fortress built in 1579 and was used as a Leper Colony. It holds great historical significant as it left an unfading mark in the course of Crete's history. During the tour you will have a delicious famous Cretan meal.

Duration: 2 hours