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Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island or Chania Old Town

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Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island or Chania Old Town is a 16-hour boat trip in Iraklion, booked through Viator. From $98. Meets at Pick-up from the specific bus stops next to the hotels. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

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About this excursion

Want to spend an unforgettable day away from the hustle and bustle of cities, in complete relaxation of the soul and body?

Enjoy the one-hour cruise from the port of Castelli to the island of Gramvoussa, on the open deck liner from which you can admire the bright natural phenomenon of twelve shades of the sea of the Bay of Balos. After landing on the pirate island of Gramvousa, go to the top of Venetian fortress which was built in 1597 with sweeping views of the Bay. The ascent takes about twenty minutes.

Experience Balos Lagoon Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches of Crete with beautiful water and soft sand.

Monday and Thursday include a visit to Balos beach and Rethymno town.

Tuesday and Wednesday include a visit to Balos beach and Gramvousa island.

What’s included in this excursion

Included
  • Boat ticket EUR 22.00 per person
  • Pick-up from your hotel (at the specific tourist bus stop, outside of the hotel)
  • Entrance ticket to Gramvousa (children up to 12y.o.free) EUR 1.00 per person
  • Transfer with air-conditioned bus
  • Boat ticket - Child (4-12) EUR 11.00 per person
  • Certified tour-guide
Not included
  • Lunch

Know before you go

Is it suitable for children?

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Health & fitness

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Other

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • If an infant does not sit on lap in the bus, It is necessary to pay a child ticket.
  • From Area 1: all the villages between Amudara/Heraklion/Karteros/Amnissos/Kokkini Hani/Gournes/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Stalida/Malia/Sissi
  • From Area 2: Sises/Fodele/Agia Pelagia/Ligaria/Achlada/Mades/Ammoudi/Rodia/Palaiokastro/Pantanassa /Linoperamata/Gazi
  • After booking we will contact you to arrange the pick-up.
  • Monday: English, German, French, Polish, Italian. The program includes a visit to Balos beach and Rethymno town.
  • Tuesday: English, French, Polish. The program includes a visit to Balos beach and Gramvousa island.
  • Wednesday: English. The program includes a visit to Balos beach and Gramvousa island.
  • Thursday: English, German, French, Polish. The program includes a visit to Balos beach and Rethymno town.
  • In case you are affected by the sea sickness, make sure to take a medicine 1 hour before getting on the ship.

Where this excursion starts

Meeting point & pickup
  • Pick-up from the specific bus stops next to the hotels.
  • Please, note, if you do not provide your pick-up details up to 24 hours before the tour, we do not guarantee the pick-up.
  • For pick-up from different location, please, contact us.

When it runs

Runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Schedule checked Nov 15
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Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island or Chania Old Town
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