Agios Nikolaos Market & Amazonas Park Nature Reserve Tour
Excursions & day trips

Agios Nikolaos Market & Amazonas Park Nature Reserve Tour

3.9/5
Great
Based on 17 reviews
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£34.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Free time in Agios Nikolaos
  • Optional visit to the street market in Agios Nikolaos
  • Explore Amazonas Park nature reserve
What to expect

A trip that combines traditional Crete with its wild side. You'll drive through scenic landscapes and wander through the pretty harbour town of Agios Nikolaos – with an optional market visit. But then there's the twist to the tale with a visit to Amazonas Park nature reserve.

After pick-up at your hotel, you'll head to Agios Nikolaos, where you'll have a couple of hours to explore on your own. Pick up tasty treats or souvenirs at the street market, stop for a drink in one of the waterfront cafés or gaze into Lake Voulismeni, which local legend says is bottomless.

Next up, we'll head towards Mirabello Bay in the northeast of the island. Your destination is Amazonas Park, an animal refuge, where you will come face-to-face with some of the world's most unusual, beautiful and endangered animals. You'll also find out about their rainforest environments, and how we can help with conservation efforts.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check English and German speaking guide
  • check Entrance to Amazonas Park
What to remember
  • Please note Amazonas Park has steep hills in parts
  • The local market in Agios Nikolaos can get very crowded in summer time, and it's located in a steep part of town
  • Food and drinks not included
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Great

3.9/5

Based on 17 reviews from verified customers

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  • Carol

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    4 hours stuck on a coach to get there and back . Market not worth seeing but Agios Nicholas worth the visit . Nature reserve poor but good experienc ...

  • Jo

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Coach journey was fine, the market we were taken to was very poor. A couple of stalls with funky smelling clothing just in piles on tables, a further ...

  • Min3rva

    From United Kingdom - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Poor

    Overall rated

    2/5

    The market was very disappointing. I expected more a lot of cheap clothes and veg. I was hoping for a much bigger variety of stalls. It was just a fl ...

  • Peelie

    From United Kingdom - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Dorset lass

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Poor

    Overall rated

    2/5

    Too many pick up points and so ridiculous long transfer time - too long in agios Nickolas and the animal sanctuary took minutes to see - not value for ...

  • Peter

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

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