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Gramvousa Island & Balos Lagoon: Relaxing Cruise and Venetian Fortress Adventure in Crete
4.2
23 Ratings
Imeri Gramvousa
Escape the city and embark on a relaxing cruise to Gramvousa Island and Balos Lagoon in Crete. Explore the Venetian fortress, enjoy stunning views, and relax on the beautiful Balos Lagoon Beach.
Escape the city and embark on a relaxing cruise to Gramvousa Island and Balos Lagoon in Crete. Explore the Venetian fortress, enjoy stunning views, and relax on the beautiful Balos Lagoon Beach.
Duration:
16 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Imeri Gramvousa - 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…
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Imeri Gramvousa - 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. - 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.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up at designated tourist bus stop
- Air-conditioned bus transfer
- Certified tour guide
- Hotel pick-up at designated tourist bus stop
- Air-conditioned bus transfer
- Certified tour guide
What's Not Included
- Entrance ticket to Gramvousa(1 euro, children up to 12y.o.free)
- Boat ticket
- Boat ticket - Child (4-12)
- Entrance ticket to Gramvousa(1 euro, children up to 12y.o.free)
- Boat ticket
- Boat ticket - Child (4-12)
Additional Information
Looking to escape the city’s hustle and bustle for a day of complete relaxation for both mind and body? Embark on a one-hour cruise from the port of Castelli to the island of Gramvoussa. Enjoy the open deck liner, where you can marvel at the stunning natural display of twelve sea shades in the Bay of Balos. Upon arrival at the pirate island of…
Looking to escape the city’s hustle and bustle for a day of complete relaxation for both mind and body? Embark on a one-hour cruise from the port of Castelli to the island of Gramvoussa. Enjoy the open deck liner, where you can marvel at the stunning natural display of twelve sea shades in the Bay of Balos. Upon arrival at the pirate island of Gramvousa, ascend to the top of the Venetian fortress, built in 1597, offering breathtaking views of the Bay. The climb takes approximately twenty minutes.
Discover Balos Lagoon Beach, renowned as one of Crete’s most beautiful beaches, featuring crystal-clear waters and soft sand.
On Mondays and Thursdays, the itinerary includes visits to Balos Beach and Rethymno town. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the schedule features visits to Balos Beach and Gramvousa Island.
- 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, German, French, Polish. The program includes a visit to Balos beach and Gramvousa island.
- Wednesday: English, French, Polish, Italian. 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.
Location
Imeri Gramvousa
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(23 Ratings)
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Amariacarlo
Jan 1, 2025
A NATURAL PARADISE - Wonderful places! A true paradise, very long journey from Chersonissos 4 hours by bus and 1 hour by ferry but it 'was worth it.
Island of Gramvousa with its castle is spectacular. If you are trained I recommend climbing.Preciso bumpy road to climb but from above you can admire a breathtaking view, a tranquility, an unlikely silence is worth it, I recommend closed shoes no flip-flops!
Spectacular sea of intense blue color, moving into the lagoon of Balos which is 'very close about 15 minutes by ferry you can notice that the sea changes color becomes emerald green, transparent water with many fish, I recommend snorkeling.
Also form several ponds where the water and 'always very shallow, so great to walk.The sand and' white really Caribbean sometimes gray pink a wonder and moreover we had a visit to the beach of a wonderful goat I WANT TO GO BACK IMMEDIATELY
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Andrea
Sep 6, 2024
A paradise - Recommendation to tour both Gramvousa and Balos lagoon. Gramvousa island very beautiful and wild. Recommendation visiting the castle and snorkeling at the wreck. While to the lagoon of Balos go by boat as by car there are 40 minutes of uphill walking on the way back. Not to mention the road to get there. Road NOT passable with a utility car. Very high risk of puncturing or breaking the machine. If you have a 4X4 or an alpha car no problem. Regarding the beach in Balos Recommendation to go in the free part to get to the natural pools. Highly recommended! If you want to stay in the beginning there are still umbrellas and the bar.
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U5511uajaym
Sep 5, 2024
The destinations were amazing, though there were 1000s of tourists. - Tour was well organized and super fun. Views were great. The minibus dropped me off a few KM from my hotel which was an exhausting walk after a long day.
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Annabetn
Oct 25, 2023
A wonderful and uncontaminated place - Simply a dream lagoon. A wild and still absolutely uncontaminated place. Too bad about the daily tour boats which ruin the view a bit. Apart from this, a place that will enrich your soul and inebriate your sight. It's a difficult walk to get from the car park to the beach, so bring a bottle of water.
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Clxrkee
Jul 25, 2023
Trustworthy, kind, reliable - Couldn’t recommend the service more, a very kind and helpful lady talked us through all the tours twice as we couldn’t decide, she was very patient with us and the excursion itself ran very smoothly - we had a great day.
Very trustworthy company!
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Sandragr4406ha
Jul 2, 2023
Great day - I am very happy with the trip bought in this office. I saw a beautiful place, great atmosphere. professional service in the office. very nice guide sir. I greet and recommend the office!
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Lidiavasiliu
Oct 6, 2022
THE BEST - We were in honeymoon and we had the best exeperience with this agency
I paid for one day of diving, but in the meantime I had a medical emergency, the agent was very understanding and recommended us to reschedule or get the money back
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Yamass76
Sep 16, 2022
Best travel agency in Amoudara Beach / Crete . - Status travel agency is the best in Amoudara beach .Ricardo is a lovely & professional person . He helped us to find the best excursions in Crete with the best prices . I recommend everyone to buy their excursions from this travel agency & you will have a wonderful holiday there . Crete is very beautiful island . A must to visit at least once in a life time . Thank you Ricardo ; Hope to see ya soon .
Greeting from Paris .
Family with 2 Kids , visited this lovely agency in July :) .
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Robert_r
Jun 20, 2023
The Balos Crete trip that never occurred after Viator got my money. - Paid for this tour, operator never showed up at meeting point to announce trip. The vehicle had no markings, the driver said nothing. I was left standing at meeting location with no trip. I still have not been given a refund after 2-3 weeks. Viator leaves much to be desired.
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