Discover the westernmost tip of Crete on a luxury mini van mercedes vito 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!
Depart Rethymno at approximately 08:30 and travel by bus along the new national road towards the westernmost tip of Crete. Pass the bay of Souda and the former Cretan capital of Chania before your arrival in Kissamos.
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.
Enjoy approximately 1.5 hours at peace on Gramvousa Island, and then take a 1-hour boat ride back to Kissamos. Upon arrival, continue to Rethymno by bus at the end of the laid-back tour.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ All the legal taxes
✔ Liability insurance coverage
✔ Hotel pick-up ,drop off Panormo,Scaleta,Adele,Platanias,Misiria,Rethymno,Atsipopoulo & Georgioupoli
✔ Professional driver
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Boat ticket to Gramvousa island and Balos lagoon(€30 per adult and children 5 - 12 years €14.50)
✖ Entrance ticket to the Venetian Fortress (€1)
✖ Sun Umbrellas (available to rent)
✖ Photographer on the boat (at extra cost)
Pickup Locations
1. Epos Luxury Beach Hotel
2. Mare Blue & Suites
3. Deep Blue Sea at Georgioupolis
4. Harmony Boutique Resort
5. Hotel Golden Bay Georgioupoli
6. Pilot Amphora Boutique Hotel
7. Kokalas Resort
8. Eleana Studios
9. Delfina Boutique Hotel
10. Hotel Romantica
11. Anna's House
12. Hotel Amphimala
13. Pepper Sea Club Hotel
14. Georgioupolis Suites
15. Ventale Island Breeze Resort
16. Vetera Suites
17. Odyssia Beach Hotel
18. Minos Mare Royal
19. Palazzino di Corina
20. Hotel Adams
Additional Info: ▪︎ Pick-up and drop off (in Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Stavromenos , Sfakaki ,Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli)
▪︎ You'll receive specific pickup information in a separate email from the local partner (please check your spam folder).
Itinerary
1
Gramvousa Beach
Discover the westernmost tip of Crete on a luxury mini van mercedes vito 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!
You arrive at the port where the Gramvousa ferry is waiting for you to start the cruise. Your driver will collect the money for the boat tickets from you so you can skip-the-lines at the ticket offices.
About 10:20 AM set off for the island of Gramvousa which takes approximately 45 minutes. On the ferry there is a kitchen with self service dishes, meals or snacks. You can sit back on a deck chair or in the lounge. During your cruise, see the elevation of the land along the cliff edges of Crete.
Once you arrive at the island of Gramvousa you can either have a swim or you can take a hike to the top of the island to the Venetian fortress. There you have 2.5 hours
Duration: 2 hours
2
Balos Lagoon
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.
Duration: 3 hours
3
Kastelli Kissamos Old Port
Depart Rethymno at approximately 07:45 and travel by mini van mercedes vito along the new national road towards the westernmost tip of Crete. Pass the bay of Souda and the former Cretan capital of Chania before your arrival in Kissamos.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Take swimming suits
• At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
• Pickup begins up to 15 minutes before tour starts and is done from the areas of Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli
