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Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Meal and Water Activities 20% OFF
Heraklion, Crete, Greece, Europe
Crete, Greece, Europe
$75.25
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Dia Island sailing tour starts at the Heraklion Old Venetian port, offering a journey on large and comfortable yachts. After an hour of sailing, you'll arrive at the uninhabited Dia Island, where pristine waters await.
- ⛵ Sail to Dia Island, a picturesque destination just 6 miles north of Heraklion, known for its crystal-clear waters and rich history.
- 🏊♂️ Enjoy water activities including snorkeling, fishing, and paddle boarding; equipment can be requested from the crew.
- 🍽️ Savor a delicious menu featuring shrimp linguini, Greek salad, and various Cretan appetizers, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available upon request.
- 🍷 Pair your meal with a selection of drinks, including fine wine, beer, iced tea, or soft drinks.
- 🍉 Delight in a refreshing fruit salad made from tropical and local fruits served after your main course.
- 🗺️ The bay of Saint George, where we anchor, is home to ancient ruins and artifacts from the Minoan civilization, perfect for history enthusiasts.
- 🐬 Keep an eye out for dolphins while sailing towards the island, adding a magical touch to your adventure.
- 🚽 Restroom facilities are available on board for your convenience during the trip.
- 🎣 Use of fishing and snorkeling equipment is included, enhancing your aquatic experience.
- 🚌 Public transportation options are nearby, making it easy to reach the meeting point at Heraklion Port.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Pick up & Drop off excluded
Pick up & Drop off Excluded: If you choose this option you will have to use your own transportation to arrive to the meeting point at the Heraklion Port.
Pick up & Drop off Excluded: If you choose this option you will have to use your own transportation to arrive to the meeting point at the Heraklion Port.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Swim stop
- Restroom on board
- Use of Fishing equipment
- White wine, Beer
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Fuel
- All Fees and Taxes
- Shrimp Linguini. Greek salad. Various Cretan appetizers. A variety of tropical fruits.
- Use of Stand-up paddle board (SUP)
- Soda/Pop
- Towels
Meeting point
Meet at the "Meeting Point – Dia Island Boat Trips" at the Heraklion old Venetian port.
Please be at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before your scheduled departure.
Return details
Meet at the "Meeting Point – Dia Island Boat Trips" at the Heraklion old Venetian port.
Please be at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before your scheduled departure.
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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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Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Meal and Water Activities 20% OFF
Heraklion, Crete, Greece, Europe
Crete, Greece, Europe
$75.25
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!