Gramvousa and Balos Day Cruise from Chania
Our trip starts at your hotel or a location in its vicinity, with our bus.Our destination is the port of Kisamos. As soon as we reach the port, you go aboard the ship to set out on the cruise.The ship departs from the port at 10:20. An hour later you reach the small island of Gramvousa.The ship stays at the island for two hours.The castle of Gramvousa is to be found at the top of the island. If you wish so, you can climb up the path to the castle, if not, you can stay on the beach and swim. (Climbing will take you at least 20 min to reach the castle. Proper hiking shoes are a must!).The ship departs from Gramvousa Island at 13:30, the breath-taking lagoon of Balos being its destination. Words can’t possibly do justice to the wild beauty your eyes will meet once you reach Balos.The white and at places pink sand, the turquoise warm and shallow waters, the rocks reaching for the sky around the lagoon, all these amazing elements come together to create a heavenly landscape!
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Gramvousa and Balos Day Cruise from Chania
Pickup included
What's included in Gramvousa and Balos Day Cruise from Chania
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Gramvousa
As soon as we reach the port, you go aboard the ship to set out on the cruise.The ship departs from the port at 10:20. An hour later you reach the small island of Gramvousa.The ship stays at the island for two hours.The castle of Gramvousa is to be found at the top of the island… built by Venetians on top of some steep cliffs in order to act as a fortification protecting the island, today it offers visitors a panoramic view to the amazingly blue waters of the Cretan sea.
Balos Lagoon
The ship departs from Gramvousa Island at 13:30, the breath-taking lagoon of Balos being its destination…The journey is short, and lasts only about 20 minutes.The ship reaches Balos at 13:45 and stays there for 2 hours. Words can’t possibly do justice to the wild beauty your eyes will meet once you reach Balos… The white and at places pink sand, the turquoise warm and shallow waters, the rocks reaching for the sky around the lagoon… all these amazing elements come together to create a heavenly landscape, which you are bound to want to keep returning to!
Kastelli Kissamos Old Port
On board and throughout the journey, you can enjoy your meal in the self-service restaurants of the ship, where traditional Cretan dishes are being offered, or at the ship’s bar.You reach Kissamos Port an hour later; our bus will be waiting for you there, in order to return you to your hotel.
Inclusions
- All Taxes
- Ecological fee
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Local Guide
- Boat ticket to Gramvousa 19 euro per person
- Tips
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Remember to have with you :Swimsuit -Beach towel-Hat -Sunscreen
- You will receive a confirmation email with your pickup location and time.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 120 minutes before departure time.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please contact MTM DMC at least 24 hours before the travel date to provide hotel details and arrange pickup. Upon your pick up, please present your voucher to our driver for your activity.
