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Full-day Tour Gramvousa Balos Bay From Panormo Lavris With Guide
Discover the westernmost tip of Crete on a scenic bus and boat trip to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay. Dip your toes in the soft white sand of some of the most beautiful beaches you ever have seen! Upon arrival, climb aboard a boat and cross to Balos Bay at the northernmost tip of the peninsula. Relax on the 1-hour boat trip, and get 2.5 hours at Balos Bay to enjoy the soft white sands and unique blue and green waters of the lagoon.
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 15 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 3 itinerary stops
Sea route is approximate — curved dashed line shows the sailing path between stops.
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Gramvousa Beach
Discover the westernmost tip of Crete on a scenic bus and boat trip to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay. Dip your toes in the soft white sand of some of the most beautiful beaches you ever have seen! Depart Rethymno at approximately 07:45 and travel by bus along the new national road towards the westernmost tip of Crete. Pass the bay of Souda and the former Cretan capital of Chania before your arrival in Kissamos. Next, take a 20-minute boat ride to Gramvousa Island for plenty of time to enjoy an unforgettable swim in the crystal clear waters. If you are feeling energetic, take an optional 137-meter climb up to the 16th-century Venetian Fortress for an incomparable view of the surrounding surroundings.
120 minAdmission not included - 2
Balos Lagoon
As soon as we arrive at the lagoon you will have about 3 hours to enjoy . When you have enjoyed a swim and relaxation at the lagoon, the boat will take you straight back to the port of Kissamos. As soon as you arrive at the lagoon you will have about 3 hours to enjoy. You may at any time go back to the boat for food or also hire umbrellas if the heat is too intense. When you have enjoyed a swim and relaxation at the lagoon, the boat will take you straight back to the port of Kissamos. This is a great photo opportunity as the sun will be behind you as you look out to the scenery of the island. At 6:00 PM the ferry arrives at the port and the journey in this small paradise comes to an end. Return time in Chania approximately: 7.00 PM. From Wednesday 21st June and for a short period of time the ships will not possible to disembark in the Balos lagoon.The cruise schedule will be as follows:2 hours & 15 minutes stay in Gramvousa .About 2 hours stop for open swimming at the beach of Balos.
120 minAdmission not included - 3
Kastelli Kissamos Old Port
Pass the bay of Souda and the former Cretan capital of Chania before your arrival in Kissamos.
30 minAdmission not included
What's included
- Professional English German and French Guide
- Bus ticket and transfers by modern fully air-conditioned coach
- All the legal taxes
- Liability insurance coverage
- Professional Driver
- Hotel pick-up and drop off(Scaleta,Adele,Platanias,Rethymno,Atsipopoulo,Kavros&Georgioupoli
What's not included
- Gramvousa adult ticket
- Personal expenses and Lunch (available for purchase on boat)
- No pickup from remote hotels such as Grand Rimondi (pick up is from Creta star bus stop)
- Admission fees: Gramvousa boat ticket for children (5-12 years)
Good to know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Travelers ages below 0-99+ years old can join the tour and infants must sit on laps
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
from Panormo, Lavris, Scaleta
Pick up: Pick up from Panormo, Lavris, Scaleta, Sfakaki, Stavromenos. Pickup included
from Perivolia, Rethymno Town,
Pick up: Pick up from Perivolia, Rethymno Town, Atsipopoulo Pickup included
from Adele,Platanes,Misiria
Pick up included: Pick up from Adele, Pigianos Kampos, Platanias, Missiria. Pickup included
from Gerani, Petres, Dramia
Pick up: Pick up from Gerani, Petres, Dramia, Kavros, Georgioupolis Pickup included
Private to Gramvousa
Private to Gramvousa Pickup included
Reviews
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