Crete · ELOUNDA TRIPS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 elounda trips worth the drive, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
A 4.5-hour cruise from Agios Nikolaos with Kolokytha swims, snorkeling in Skistra Gulf, and a boat loop around Spinalonga.
“was really perfect.Little money for very beautiful and nice trip”
Crete’s northeast coast in one day: Spinalonga Island, Elounda and Agios Nikolaos, plus Kolokytha Bay swimming and a BBQ lunch.
“Considering the short time available, it was a very nice day trip, And very well time-boxed. Of course, if you start from Heraklion, you’ll have to spend more time on the bus than the others picked up/dropped back along the way. But it’s also nice to enjoy the quiet road trip through the countryside. I really liked the visit at Spinalonga. A bit more time would have been nice, but it’s already the best you can do. The stop at the little beach for bathing was also very nice and at the right moment. I liked the lunch onboard; I found sad that many people threw food: if you don’t…”
Full-day Crete boat trip to Spinalonga, swimming at Kolokytha, BBQ lunch, plus Elounda and Agios Nikolaos.
“We really enjoyed our day and felt it was good value for the money. Ms Mary was an informative guide on our Spinalinga tour. The one thing we didn’t enjoy was the very long bus journey with many pickups.”
Sail from Elounda to Spinalonga, walk a former Venetian fortress and leper colony, then return on the next available boat.
“A great couple of hours trip! Well worth the money, and the island is truly rich in history. Amazing view of the island from the sea and the fortress itself is impressive.”
Full-day Crete tour hitting Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, and Plaka, with a ferry swim stop plus optional BBQ lunch.
“more time on Spinalonga, less time in Plaka, more time Elounda.”
Heraklion tour to Spinalonga, Kolokytha swim and BBQ, plus Agios Nikolaos and Elounda strolls, with guided history and free time.
“Swimming was lovely. A bit more free time at the leper colony would have been good. Very tired by St Nicholas… less time there perhaps. Overall it was a great day.”
From Heraklion to Elounda by bus for a boat day to Kolokytha Bay and Spinalonga, plus BBQ lunch, olive oil tasting, and Agios Nikolaos.
“Really good experience and well worth the cost. Personally I thought you got a lot for the money. With transfers it was a full days excursion. Spinalonga was lovely, the tour was really informative. €20 for entry but for a UNESCO site - that’s pretty good. Lovely Olive oil co-op and factory. Also very interesting and reasonably priced if you decide to buy (no hard sell just delicious). I recommend wearing proper closed toe footwear. I wore sandals and would have been more comfortable with trainers or shoes but that was a personal recommendation. Overall great day, great tour guide and great coach driver too. 10/10.”
Cruise Mirabello Bay from Agios Nikolaos for 5 hours with swims at Kolokytha Beach and Skistra Bay, plus an onboard cocktail.
“Mirabello-baai cruise – zon, selfies en schaduwstrijd De omgeving is schitterend, het water heerlijk helder en de gids deed haar best – zelfs met haar Nederlands. Maar kom je als laatste aan boord, dan begint de cruise met een zoektocht naar schaduw. In de brandende zon zonder overkapping? Je wordt levend geroosterd. De lage prijs trekt vooral het TikTok-publiek: weinig interesse in de omgeving, veel in zichzelf. Na een dag vol geposeer en Insta-perfecte kiekjes hadden wij het wel gezien. Prachtig landschap, maar de beleving? Die moet je erbij denken.”
Elounda boat cruise in Crete with Spinalonga island views, cave photos, and two big swim stops plus BBQ souvlaki, raki, and fruit.
“It was awesome! Marissia was great, and it was so much fun. The Captain is really nice & the view was Perfect! Thank you! Greetings Κούκλαρα”
Sail near Spinalonga from Elounda for fishing and snorkeling, then enjoy fresh-catch lunch, snacks, and drinks on a small boat.
“Good times with old friends and made some new ones. The crew was very friendly. Everyone Enjoyed catching our lunch and the snorkeling. The kids on the trip had a great time as well.”
Guided boat day from Elounda to Spinalonga with Kolokytha beach time, snorkeling, BBQ lunch, and a fortress walk over Mirabello Bay.
“It seemed to be more about sitting on the beach…an hour and a half right after we got on the boat. The guide was difficult to hear. Overall not very enjoyable.”
Heraklion day trip to Spinalonga, Elounda boat options, and Agios Nikolaos for lake views, shops, and a BBQ add-on.
“Visiting Spingalonga Island, swimming at the bay. The lunch was very nice and the boat quite comfortable. We would have liked more time in Agios Nikolaos to look at the shops and have a drink. The”
Sail from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga and Kolokitha for swimming, snorkeling, and a meal with wine on a small group cruise.
“Superbe croisière sur un voilier ! Très agréable, toute la famille a adoré ! Boisson et petite collation sur le bateau. Skippers sympas et discrets. MERCI BEAUCOUP !”
Private Knossos and Lasithi day from Elounda: olive oil tour, windmills, raki in Krasi, Mochos village time, Wi-Fi included.
“My husband and I did a culinary tour with Marinos Doukiantzakis while on our honeymoon in Crete. We were immersed in Cretan culture and cuisine. Marinos was the BEST tour guide. The experience provided trying fresh herbs off the side of the road, exploring an olive oil factory, meeting a shepherd and learning about the process of making cheese, picking and trying fresh vegetables from a local farmer and taking a cooking class on Cretan cuisine, not to forget the delicious Cretan feast we got to indulge in after. It was an incredible experience that we would highly recommend to visitors of Crete!”
From Heraklion, tour Spinalonga by boat, guided ruins, Elounda street food lunch, Agios Nikolaos views, and olive oil tasting.
“Leider wenig Freizeit auf Spinalonga, Reiseführerin manchmal schwer zu verstehen, außerdem zweisprachig, sehr anstrengend. Mittagessen nicht lecker. Ag.Nicolaus sehr schön.”
Every kind of day on the island, and the best of each.
