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A coastal beach with clear turquoise waters, a rocky outcrop, and a sandy shoreline. 1
A coastal landscape with a prominent cliff and a small island in the distance. 2
Clear turquoise water, a sandy beach, and a rocky island in the distance. 3
A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, rocky terrain, and a few boats. 4
A clear turquoise sea with rocky formations and distant mountains. 5

Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Heraklion

By PLATANOS TOURS
7.6 out of 10
Good
Free cancellation available
Price is $82 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Gramvousa Beach
    • 734 00, Gramvousa, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gramvousa Beach
    • 734 00, Gramvousa, Greece, Greece

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from Herakleion and Ammoudara

  • Earn $1.09
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Gramvousa Island 2023: 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!
Pickup included

Starting time: 6:30AM
Price details
$36.48 x 1 Adult$36.48
Paid at activity$45.60
Total
Price is $82.08
Until Sun, Jul 26

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pick-up(Malia,Stalis,Hersonisos,Anisaras,Analypsi,Gouves,Heraklio,Amoudara,AgiaPelagia,Fodele
  • Inclusions
    All the legal taxes
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Liability insurance coverage
  • Inclusions
    Professional guide Guide in English, German(WEDNESDAY), English, German French, Romanian(MONDAY).
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Boat ticket to Gramvousa island and Balos lagoon(20€/child)

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Pickup begins up to 15 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli
    • At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
    • Infants will be seated with their parents on the bus and will not have their own seat
    • Seats are assigned by the theater box office and will not be known in advance of the performance date
    • Take swimming suits

Activity itinerary

Gramvousa Beach

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
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.

Balos Lagoon

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
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.

Kastelli Kissamos Old Port

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Drive towards the west side of Crete in order to reach the port of Kissamos Kasteli. After your escort gives you all the necessary information about the cruise, arrive at the port

Location

Activity location

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    Gramvousa Beach
    • 734 00, Gramvousa, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Gramvousa Beach
    • 734 00, Gramvousa, Greece, Greece

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