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Gramvousa Island & Balos Lagoon: Relaxing Cruise and Venetian Fortress Adventure in Crete

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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.

Duration: 16 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

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

Lunch on the boat with a selection of potatoes, kebabs, salad, and water. Vegetarian option includes stuffed vegetables.
Convenient hotel pick-up at the designated tourist bus stop.
Included boat ticket.
Comfortable transfer in an air-conditioned bus.
Guidance by a certified tour-guide.

What's Not Included

Entrance ticket to Gramvousa(1 euro, children up to 12y.o.free)

Additional Information

Fancy a memorable day far from the city chaos, entirely devoted to the relaxation of mind and body? Savour a one-hour journey from Castelli’s harbour to Gramvoussa Island, aboard an open-deck liner where you can behold the bright spectacle of the Bay of Balos’s sea exhibiting twelve distinct shades. Upon disembarking on the pirate island of Gramvousa, make your way to the summit of the Venetian fortress constructed in 1597, offering panoramic views of the Bay. The climb takes approximately twenty minutes. Further, explore Balos Lagoon Beach, famed as one of Crete’s most stunning beaches with pristine water and soft sand.

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, Romanian, Russian
Wednesday: English, German, French, Spanish
Thursday: English, German, French, Polish, Italian
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.

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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.