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Private Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal & Water Activities 20% OFF
Heraklion, Crete, Greece, Europe
Crete, Greece, Europe
$743.05
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Dia Island Sailing Adventure from Heraklion offers a unique opportunity to explore an uninhabited gem just 6 miles north of the city. Set sail on a comfortable yacht and immerse yourself in the beauty of crystal-clear waters and rich history.
- ⛵ Sail from the historic Heraklion Old Venetian port, enjoying a scenic 1-hour journey to Dia Island.
- 🏝️ Anchor in the beautiful bay of Dia, a perfect spot for swimming, snorkeling, fishing, and paddle boarding (equipment available upon request).
- 🍽️ Savor a delicious meal featuring shrimp linguini, Greek salad, and various appetizers, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available upon request.
- 🍷 Enjoy a selection of fine wines, beers, iced tea, or soft drinks to complement your meal.
- 🍉 Indulge in a refreshing tropical fruit salad served after your main course, enhancing your culinary experience.
- 🚽 Access onboard restroom facilities for your comfort during the 5-hour 30-minute tour.
- 🎣 Use of fishing and snorkeling equipment included, allowing you to fully embrace the marine environment.
- 🗺️ Explore the island's rich history, including ancient ruins and a beautiful Aegean-style church.
- 🐬 Keep an eye out for dolphins while sailing, adding an extra thrill to your adventure.
- 🚌 Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby for easy access.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Pick up & Drop off excluded
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Swim stop
- Shrimps linguini. Greek salad. Various appetizers. A variety of tropical fruits.
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Restroom on board
- Use of Fishing equipment
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Fuel
- All Fees and Taxes
- White & Red Wine, Beer
- Soda/Pop
- Use of Stand- Up paddle board (SUP)
- Towels
Meeting point
Meet at the "Meeting Point – Dia Island Boat Trips" at the Heraklion old Venetian port.
If you are in the morning cruise please be at the meeting point at 9:10.
If you are in the afternoon cruise please be at the meeting point at 15:10.
Return details
Meet at the "Meeting Point – Dia Island Boat Trips" at the Heraklion old Venetian port.
If you are in the morning cruise please be at the meeting point at 9:10.
If you are in the afternoon cruise please be at the meeting point at 15:10.
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The island of Dia is an uninhabited island 6 miles north of Heraklion with crystal waters, beautiful wild scenery and rich history. The legend says that it used to be a monster created by Zeus to destroy the Cretans but he turned it into a stone to save them eventually. In the bay of Saint George where we anchor there was an ancient Minoan port that got destroyed along with the Minoan Civilization and sometimes it is possible to find ancient ruins and artifacts in the bottom of the beach. Nowadays there is a beautiful christian church of Aegean architecture. The island is home to many wildlife species such as rabbits, kri-kri goats, hawks and more while there is also a chance to meet the dolphins while sailing towards the island!
- The site was first fortified by the Arabs in the 9th or 10th centuries. By the second Byzantine period, a tower known as Castellum Comunis stood on the site. In 1303, the tower was destroyed in an earthquake but was repaired. In 1462, the Venetian Senate approved a programme to improve the fortifications of Candia. Eventually, the Byzantine tower was demolished in 1523, and the Castello a Mare began to be built instead. The fortress was completed in 1540. In 1630, the fort was armed with 18 cannons on the ground floor, and 25 cannons on the pathway leading to the roof. During the 21-year long Siege of Candia, Ottoman batteries easily neutralized the fort's firepower. The Ottomans eventually took the fort in 1669, after the Venetians surrendered the entire city. They did not make any major alterations to the fort, except for the additions of some battlements and embrasures. They built a small fort known as Little Koules on the landward side, but this was demolished in 1936. (pass by)
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Private Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal & Water Activities 20% OFF
Heraklion, Crete, Greece, Europe
Crete, Greece, Europe
$743.05
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!