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Crete: Balos and Gramvousa Cruise

By TOURLINE
8.4 out of 10
Very good
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$53 per adult
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Features

Overview

  • Unwind and take a dip in the serene and pristine waters of the Balos lagoon
  • Discover a remarkable geological phenomenon.
  • Climb the steep hill at Gramvousa, taking in the gorgeous views
  • Sail along the coastline and admire its vibrant colour

Activity location

    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

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Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 5:30 AM
Price details
AU$52.53 x 1 AdultAU$52.53
Total
Price is AU$52.53
Until Tue, 16 June

Tour in French

  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • English

Tour in French

Starting time: 5:30 AM
Price details
AU$52.53 x 1 AdultAU$52.53
Total
Price is AU$52.53
Until Tue, 16 June

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick-up and drop-off from the main road, partly from the exit of hotels from Sissi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Analipsi, Anissaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani , Karteros, Heraklion, Ammoudara Beach – Heraklion, Agia Pelagia and Lygaria, Fodele and Bali
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transfers by modern fully air-conditioned coach
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Driver
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Municipality fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Third-party insurance
  • What's includedWhat's included
    1.5-hours of free time on Gramvousa island
  • What's includedWhat's included
    2.5-hours at the Balos Lagoon
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Boat ticket (€40 for adults, €20 for children aged 4-12 years)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch (€13 per person, optional - here are the options for lunch: 1) Roasted chicken with potatoes; 2) Spaghetti Napolitana; 3) Stuffed vegetables; 4) Pizza special; 5) Pizza Margarita; 1 bottle of water 750 ml and a salad).

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Pets
  • Not suitable for: Children under 5 years, People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Travel by air-conditioned bus to the west of Crete the direction to Balos. E
njoy a cup of coffee or breakfast at the small village of Skaleta and then continue to Kissamos to board a boat and start your cruise.

Admire a vast cave that was most likely an ancient shipyard. See sea turtles and dolphins playing in the water.

Disembark on the island of Gramvousa, also known as “Pirates' Island”. Enjoy about 2 hours to explore and encounter over 100 bird and 400 plant species. Enjoy plenty of free time to swim at a gorgeous beach. Alternatively, feast from an (optional) lunch on board.

Continue your cruise to the lagoon of Balos and discover one of the loveliest sites in Greece. Get a breathtaking view of the lagoon and enjoy a 2-hour swimming break before the return journey to the meeting point.

This tour is operated directly by Tourline Crete, the official provider of this experience. We are not a reseller or third-party agent.

Location

Activity location

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    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece