Full-Day Gramvousa & Balos Lagoon From Chania Guided Tour
Join this 9-hour day tour of Gramvousa, an island that serves as a regional bird habitat. While there, take time to explore the local castle, then head over on the boat close to Balos Beach, one of the most beautifuls in Crete, and take your time to swim in the sea, do snorkelling, or just relax with your friends and family.
-Please note- the boat will not desembark in Balos
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Gramvousa-Balos From Chania
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What's included in Full-Day Gramvousa & Balos Lagoon From Chania Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Gramvousa Beach
After approximately 1 hour, the boat arrives at the port of Gramvousa. The island's eminent castle was built by the Venetians in 1579 at the highest point of the island, on top of a steep rock at a height of 137m. It is surrounded by a wall of 272m. It has a rough triangular shape and each side is 1km in length. Gramvousa castle played an important role in the history of the region. The panoramic view, its majesty and the legend of the pirate's hidden treasure, will tempt you to visit it. The walk takes approximately 20 minutes.
Balos Lagoon
Balos is famous for its turquoise waters, the wild natural beauty and the beautiful exotic scenery. The lagoon of Balos has white sand and exotic white, vivid blue and turquoise waters. The sea is very shallow and warm, ideal for young children. In many places the sand has a lovely pinkish color, because of millions of crushed shells. Beyond the rocks at the boundaries of the lagoon, the water is deeper and colder.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- group tour
- Boat ticket & Municipality Fee 20EUR/person
- Food and drinks
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All travelers can participate
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
You will receive a voucher with all details one day before the tour.
