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Heraklion: Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks and Meal

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Location
Oropedio Lasithiou
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Duration
4 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
English
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Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Embark on a sailing trip to Dia Island from Heraklion. Enjoy snorkeling, fishing, and a Mediterranean meal with stunning views of the sunset. Look for dolphins and explore island myths.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Begin your journey with a convenient pickup from your hotel or directly from the charming Old Venetian Harbor of Heraklion. Enjoy the view of the ancient fortress before boarding your sailboat. The trip to Dia Island takes about an hour. Look out for dolphins and hear fascinating stories about the island’s myth and history. Upon arrival, explore the crystal-clear waters by snorkeling, fishing, paddleboarding, or hiking. Afterward, savor a delicious Mediterranean meal with fresh salads, appetizers, seafood pasta, wine, beer, or soft drinks. Enjoy some swimming and traditional raki before returning to Heraklion, admiring the stunning sunset on the afternoon tour.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Greek Salad
The Greek Salad, or "Horiatiki," is a refreshing mix of ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, oregano, and olive oil.
STARTER
Bread
STARTER
Tzatziki
A creamy Greek dip made with yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, and fresh dill, perfect as a refreshing accompaniment to meals.
MAIN
Pasta with tomato sauce and Seafood(Optional)
DESSERT
Fruits

What You Get

Certified captain and crew
Sailing cruise
Lunch
Towel

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Begin your journey with a comfortable hotel pickup or directly in the charming Heraklion Old Venetian harbor, depending on the option you choose. Before you board your sailboat, soak in the sight of the ancient fortress. The trip to Dia Island takes about an hour, depending on the weather. Along the way, keep an eye out for dolphins while listening to fascinating stories about the island's legend and history. If you wish, you can participate in the sailing activities. After you arrive at Dia Island, enjoy free time to explore the crystal-clear waters. Go snorkeling, try your hand at fishing, go paddleboarding, or go for a hike on the island. If you prefer, chill out on the deck with a drink. After about an hour, enjoy a delicious Mediterranean meal. Feast on fresh Greek salads, tasty appetizers, and seafood pasta. Wash it all down with wine, beer, or soft drinks. After lunch, you'll have plenty of time to swim and enjoy some delicious fruit paired with a traditional drink called raki before heading back to Heraklion. If you take the afternoon tour, admire the stunning colours of the sunset as you cruise home. **Our sailing cruise is not wheelchair accessible.

Meeting & Pickup

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Meeting Point

Cafe Marina, Leoforos Nearchou, Iraklio, Greece, GR, 712 02

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Please wait in front of Marina Cafe (seaside). The crew will find you there. You will receive more detailed information about the meeting point the day before the cruise.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Please note that the time is in Eastern European Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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