Gramvousa-Balos Tour from Chania
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the highlights of western Crete on a full-day adventure combining a scenic cruise, history, and spectacular landscapes. Travel through Rethymno and Chania before sailing from Kissamos Port to Gramvousa Island and the famous Balos Lagoon. Along the way, admire dramatic coastlines, a remarkable sea cave, and, with a little luck, spot dolphins, sea turtles, or monk seals. Enjoy free time for swimming, relaxing, and discovering some of Crete’s most breathtaking scenery. Highlights Scenic drive through western Crete. Cruise from Kissamos Port. Visit Gramvousa Island and Balos Lagoon. Optional hike to the Venetian Fortress. Swimming in crystal-clear turquoise waters. Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach.
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional and Multilingual speaking guide
- Fully organized excursion and cruise experience
- Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses
What's not
- Boat Ticket to Gramvousa-Balos+ Municipality fee Adults
- Tips and individual expenses
- Boat Ticket to Gramvousa-Balos+ Municipality fee Children 3-12yo
- Meals
- Sun umbrella or sunbed rental.
Itinerary
Departure: 10:20 AM After hotel pick-up and transfer by coach, you will arrive at Kissamos Port and board the boat for your cruise. This picturesque port is the gateway to some of the most spectacular coastal landscapes in Crete.
Arrival: 11:20 AM | Departure: 1:30 PM After approximately one hour of sailing, you will reach Gramvousa Island. Known for its crystal-clear waters and wild natural beauty, the island offers free time for swimming, sunbathing, and exploring its scenic surroundings.
Visit during your stay on Gramvousa Perched on top of a steep hill, this impressive Venetian fortress was built to protect the island from pirates and invaders. Visitors can follow the walking path to the top and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over the Cretan Sea.
Arrival: 1:50 PM | Departure: 4:30 PM A short 20-minute cruise brings you to the famous Balos Lagoon. Spend approximately three hours enjoying one of Greece’s most iconic beaches, renowned for its turquoise shallow waters, white and pink sand, and extraordinary natural scenery.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 50 travellers
- Operated by
- ANY DESTINATION
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Chania
- Its from-price is 71% below the median of the 441 experiences we list in Chania.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 248 of 441.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Chania
Chania, on Crete's north-west coast, is a Venetian harbour town of old mosques and tall houses, with mountain gorges and beaches within reach.
Chania's old harbour is a crescent of tall Venetian houses facing a stone breakwater and a lighthouse rebuilt by the Egyptians in the nineteenth century. The domed Mosque of the Janissaries stands on the quay, left from the Ottoman centuries, and behind it narrow lanes in the Splantzia and Topanas quarters pass Venetian and Ottoman houses, churches and small workshops. The cross-shaped covered market sells cheese, honey and herbs.
Top-ranked sights in Chania: Marathi Beach, Venetian Lighthouse, Venetian Harbor.
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