Chania: Balos Gramvousa Cruise with Transfer and Boat Ticket Cruise from Chania Areas (No Lunch)

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ID: GYG419482-760617
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Country: Greece

Duration: 12:00 hours


Description

Visit some of the most famous spots of Crete on a full-day boat trip from Chania areas. Cruise along the coast, swim in the blue waters of Balos, and hike to the Venetian castle on Gramvousa Island.
Experience a full-day boat trip to the westernmost part of Crete and visit two of the most famous landmarks, Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island.

Be picked up by an air-conditioned bus at a pickup point close to your hotel and you be driven to Kissamos Port.
There you will board a large comfortable boat with an open deck and a bar-restaurant.

Enjoy your cruise along the coast and see the dramatic rock face from the water.
The boat after an 1-hour trip will approach Gramvousa Island or Balos Lagoon (depending on the itinerary).

Gramvousa Island used to be a pirate's cove. Choose to hike for 20 minutes to the Venetian castle which is built on a steep 137m high rock. Enjoy panoramic views over the Aegean Sea and unique landscape from here.
You may also swim in the area next to the chapel of Agioi Apostoloi.
After the boat will depart for the lagoon of Balos, which will be reached after approximately 20 minutes.

Balos is characterized as one of the best beaches in the world. Words cannot convey the wild beauty of your eyes. You will admire the white and in some places the pink sand, the turquoise waters, and the natural beauty of this unique place.
You will have the opportunity to stay in this paradise and swim.

Highlights

  • Breath in fresh sea air as you pass white sandy beaches and clear blue water
  • Cruise along the coast on a comfortable boat with a bar-restaurant and open deck
  • Experience the naturale beauty of the stunning Balos Lagoon
  • Hike to the Venetian castle on top of Gramvousa Island and gaze at the views
  • Enjoy hassle-free round-trip transportation from your hotel area to the port

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pickup is from specific points near your hotel
You will receive personalized pickup information in a separate email from Quality Travel (please check also your spam emails)
The bus with the same name will wait for a maximum of 5 minutes at the pickup point, so please be there on time
INCLUDED
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus
  • Boat tickets for Balos and Gramvousa island
  • 1 Euro environmental fee for visiting Balos Lagoon
  • Bilingual tour guide (English and Greek)
  • Free time in Balos (approximately 2.5 hours)
  • Free time in Gramvousa (approximately 2 hours)
  • Lunch (if option selected)
NOT INCLUDED
  • Sun Umbrellas (available to rent)
  • Photographer on the boat (at extra cost)

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.