Viator
From €87
Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island Or Chania Old Town
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.
Tour information provided by Viator.
- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 10 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 2 of 3 stops have map coordinates.
Sea route is approximate — curved dashed line shows the sailing path between stops.
- 1
Balos Lagoon
After the visit of the island of Gramvousa, you can swim in the azure waters of Balon Lagoon with its white and pink sand. It will be one of the most unforgettable experiences of your holiday in Greece.
90 min - 2
Stop 2
The excursion boat departs daily from Castelli in the morning and returns in the evening. A total of 60 minutes' journey divides Castelli from the island of Gramvousa. After landing on the pirate island of Gramvousa, a walking tour is proposed to the Venetian fortress which was built in 1597 on a hilltop with sweeping views of the Bay. The ascent takes about twenty minutes. Visit the island on Tuesday and Wednesday.
90 min - 3
Chania Town
Visit one of most diverse cultural centers of Greece: Chania city. The second largest city of Crete, it attracts tourists from all over the world for its unique blend of Venetian, Ottoman, Byzantine and Greek cultures. Visit the city on Monday and Thursday
90 min
What's 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
What's not included
- Lunch
Good to know
- 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.
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Gramvousa Island-Balos Lagoon
Gramvousa-Balos/Pick-up Area 1: Amudara/Heraklion/Karteros/Amnissos/Kokkini Hani/Gournes/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Stalida/Malia/Sissi Pickup included
Balos Lagoon- Gramvousa Island
Balos-Gramvousa/Pick-up Area 2: Sises/Fodele/Agia Pelagia/Ligaria/Achlada/Mades/Ammoudi/Rodia/Palaiokastro/Pantanassa /Linoperamata/Gazi Pickup included
Balos Lagoon and Chania town
Pick-up Area 2: Rethymno/Panormo/Bali/Sises/Fodele/Agia Pelagia/Ligaria/Achlada/Mades/Ammoudi/Rodia/Palaiokastro/Pantanassa/Linoperamata Pickup included
Gramvousa Island& Balos Lagoon
Pick-up Area 1: Amudara/Heraklion/Karteros/Amnissos/Kokkini Hani/Gournes/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Stalida/Malia/Sissi Pickup included
Balos beach + Chania town
Pick-up Area 1: Amudara/Heraklion/Karteros/Amnissos/Kokkini Hani/Gournes/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Stalida/Malia/Sissi Pickup included
Balos Lagoone + Chania town
Pick-up Area 2: Sises/Fodele/Agia Pelagia/Ligaria/Achlada/Mades/Ammoudi/Rodia/Palaiokastro/Pantanassa /Linoperamata/Gazi Pickup included
Balos beach and Chania town
Pick-up Area 1: Amudara/Heraklion/Karteros/Amnissos/Kokkini Hani/Gournes/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Stalida/Malia/Sissi Pickup included
Gramvousa Island- Balos Lagoon
Pick-up Area 2: Sises/Fodele/Agia Pelagia/Ligaria/Achlada/Mades/Ammoudi/Rodia/Palaiokastro/Pantanassa /Linoperamata/Gazi Pickup included
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