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Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island or Chania Old Town

4.127 reviews
16 hoursEnglish guide
From / guest
$100USD · taxes incl.
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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.

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// good to know
Duration
16 hours
Operated by
Viator
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// the details
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
Lunch
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If an infant does not sit on lap in the bus, It is necessary to pay a child ticket.
  • Pick-up from the specific bus stops next to the hotels. From Area 1: all the villages between Amudara/Heraklion/Karteros/Amnissos/Kokkini Hani/Gournes/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Stalida/Malia/Sissi
  • Pick-up from the specific bus stops next to the hotels. 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. 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.
  • 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.
16 hours

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

// operating schedule
Operates
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
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