Discover the westernmost tip of Crete on a scenic bus 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!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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ All the legal taxes
✔ Professional English German and French Guide
✔ Bus ticket and transfers by modern fully air-conditioned coach
✔ Liability insurance coverage
✔ Professional Driver
✔ Hotel pick-up and drop off(Scaleta,Adele,Platanias,Rethymno,Atsipopoulo,Kavros&Georgioupoli
✖ ticket General Admission Gramvousa island (€30 per adult and children 5 - 12 years €14.50)
✖ Personal expenses and Lunch (available for purchase on boat)
✖ No pickup from remote hotels such as Grand Rimondi (pick up is from Creta star bus stop)
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. Vetera Suites
15. Odyssia Beach Hotel
16. Minos Mare Royal
17. Palazzino di Corina
18. Hotel Adams
19. Anita Beach Hotel - Adults Only
20. Ikones Seafront Luxury Suites
Additional Info: Hotel pick-up and drop off (in Panormo, Lavris ,Scaleta, Adele, Platanes, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros Stavromenos,Sfakaki and Georgioupoli)
Itinerary
1
Gramvousa Beach
Discover the westernmost tip of Crete on a scenic bus 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 07:45 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.
Next, take a 20-minute boat ride to Gramvousa Island for plenty of time to enjoy an unforgettable swim in the crystal clear waters. If you are feeling energetic, take an optional 137-meter climb up to the 16th-century Venetian Fortress for an incomparable view of the surrounding surroundings.
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: 2 hours
3
Kastelli Kissamos Old Port
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
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Travelers ages below 0-99+ years old can join the tour and infants must sit on laps
