Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island or Chania Old Town

Name: Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island or Chania Old Town
Brand: Viator
Price: 99.85 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (27 reviews)

4.1(27)12 hours - 16 hoursGerman, English, Italian, Polish +1Book 18 hours aheadHeraklion, Greece

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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.

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

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Lunch

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What you'll do

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.
1h 30m
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.
1h 30m
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
1h 30m

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

Pick-up at the specific tourist bus stop, up to 800m walking from your hotel. Once booked, Status MLB Travel will contact you with details of pickup time and location. If you cannot find your pickup, you can indicate your location and we will help you find a convenient departure point for the tour bus. If you have not received the email, please check your spam folder. When booking, always indicate the area and place of residence in Crete, and a contact phone number.

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Pela
Kato Gouves, Greece
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Anastasia Star Beach Hotel & Spa
5 Mpoumpoulinas, Hersonissos Harbour, Limenas Chersonisou, Greece
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Hotel Kallia
Platanias, Greece
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Andys Plaza
Kyteou 5 Street, Agia Pelagia, Greece
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Lili Hotel
Melinas Merkouti Street, Heraklion, Greece
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Miramare Hotel
11 Filonidou Zotou st., Hersonissos, Greece
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MariRena Hotel
Andrea Papandreou 120 & Naxou 8, Gazi-Ammoudara, Amoudara, Greece
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El Greco Hotel
4, Str. 1821, Heraklion, Greece
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Kassavetis Center - Hotel Studios & Apartments
Oulof Palme, Limenas Chersonisou, Greece
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Castello City Hotel
62 Martyron 1 Avenue, Therisou, Heraklion, Greece
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Karteros Hotel
Old National Way, Amnissos Beach, Karteros, Greece
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Irini Hotel
4, Idomeneos Str., Heraklion, Greece
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Jasmine by Checkin
Sissi, Greece
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Hersonissos Maris Hotel
Hersonisou Beach 46, Hersonissos, Greece
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Metropole Urban Hotel
Platia Agias Ekaterinis, Agia Aikaterini Square, Heraklion, Greece
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Sofia Hotel
57 Stadiou Str, Heraklion, Greece
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Arina Beach Resort
Palaia EO Irakleioi - Agioi Nikolaoi, Kokkini Hani, Greece
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Hotel Ilios
2 Omirou St., Hersonissos, Greece
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Amour Relax Hotel
Epar.Od. Kalivon-Kefalas, Almyrida, Greece
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Creta Sun Hotel Studios
Eleftheriou Venizelou & Agias Pelagias Sts, Agia Pelagia, Greece
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Saradari Apartments
Hersonissos, Greece
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Tsalos Beach
Analipsi, Greece
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Aquila Atlantis Hotel
2, Ygias Street, Heraklion, Greece
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Metaxa Hotel Heraklion
43 Eleftherias Square, Heraklion, Greece
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Dorian Boutique Apartments
Eleftheriou Venizelou 81, Hersonissos, Greece
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Peninsula Resort & Spa
Agia Pelagia, Greece
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Sunset Beach Hotel
Kokkini Hani, Greece
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Simple Hotel Hersonissos Sun
6 El Venizelou Str, Hersonissos, Greece
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Hara Ilios Village
Agiou Panteleimonos, Kato Gouves, Greece
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Casa Blu
Central Road, Piskopiano, Greece
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Knossos Beach Bungalows Suites Resort & Spa
Main Street, Kokkini Hani, Greece
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Kalia Beach Hotel
Gouves Pediados, Kato Gouves, Greece
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Out of the Blue Resort & Spa
2 Eleftherios Venizelos, Agia Pelagia, Greece
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Ilaira Hotel
1 Epimenidou, Heraklion, Greece
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Canvas by Mitsis Cretan Village
Limenas, Anissaras, Greece
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Lyttos Beach
Anissaras, Analipsi, Greece
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Yianna Caravel by Checkin
Dios 20, Skafidaras, Greece
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Esperia Hotel
22 Idomeneos, Heraklion, Greece
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Poseidon Hotel
Sof. Venizelou 61, Heraklion, Greece
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Apollo City Hotel - Maliatim
Fr. Tsagkaraki 2, Malia, Greece
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Hotel Lyktos
28 Andrea Papandreou, Amoudara, Greece
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Paradise Island Villas
Prodromos S.A, Anissaras, Greece
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Galaxy Hotel Iraklio
75 Dimokratias Ave, Heraklion, Greece
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Village Heights Resort
Ano Hersonissos, Hersonissos, Greece
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Casa Orama Boutique Hotel
4 Dedalou, Hersonissos, Greece
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Roxani Hotel
Andrea Papandreou 267, Amoudara, Greece
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Pasiphae Self Hotel
Naxou 1, Heraklion, Greece
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Albatros Spa & Resort Hotel
Dedalou Street 1, Hersonissos, Greece
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Belvedere Village
Agia Pelagia, Main Street, Agia Pelagia, Greece
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D&D Resort
Analipsi, Greece
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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