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Rethymno: Gramvousa & Balos Lagoon Tour, Boat Ticket Extra

4.2  / 5170 reviews
Activity provider:Markidis Travel
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Rethymno: Gramvousa & Balos Lagoon Tour, Boat Ticket Extra

Activity provider:Markidis Travel
4.2  / 5170 reviews

From $18.54 per person

Embark on a full-day trip to Gramvoussa Island and Balos Lagoon. Travel to the port of Kissamos and board the boat for a wonderful cruise with swim stops and a castle visit.

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Duration 1 day
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English, German
Pickup included
Pickup will be done at specific points near your hotel. Please be ready at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time No pick up available from Grand Rimondi and remote hotels or villas Grand Rimondi pick up only from Opap shop in Stavromenos

Experience

Highlights
  • Experience a hassle-free roundtrip transfer to Kissamos port
  • Swim or snorkel in the turquoise waters and admire the unique scenery
  • Opt to visit the venetian Fortress of Gramvousa and awe at the views
  • Hop on a boat for a cruise along the northwest of Crete
  • Make use of the onboard bar restaurant or relax at the beachside
Full description

Set off on a day trip by bus and boat to the magnificent Balos Lagoon and the Gramvousa island, on the northwestern coast of Crete. Travel by air-conditioned bus to the port of Kissamos and board the boat for a cruise with swim stops and a visit to a castle.

After an early morning pickup near your hotel, sit back and relax as you pass through beautiful scenery to get to the Port of Kissamos. There, you'll pay for the cruise and board the boat which will take you in the sea for about an hour till you reach Gramvousa island.

Once at Gramvousa, spend 1-hour and 45-minutes exploring the Venetian Fortress which offers breathtaking views from the top. Otherwise, you can stay on the boat to take advantage of the bar restaurant or you can relax at the beachside.

Afterward, the boat will continue for about 20 minutes to reach the Balos Lagoon. There, you'll have 3 hours of free time on the beach. Swim, snorkel, sunbathe and explore the dunes in the background.

In the afternoon, the boat will begin the cruise back to Kissamos and from there you will be driven back to your Hotel area in Rethymno.

Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from specific points
  • Roundtrip bus transfer
  • Food and drinks (available to purchase)
  • Eco fee (1 EUR payable in cash)
  • Boat ticket (34 EUR per person in cash)
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with epilepsy
  • Babies under 1 year
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Non-swimmers
  • People with pre-existing medical conditions
  • People with claustrophobia

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sun hat
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Beachwear
  • Cash

Know before you go

  • From Saturday 22/07, the activity provider has a collaboration with a smaller ship that has better specifications, so your trip is more enjoyable and relaxing
  • The new program includes 1.45-hours of free time at Gramvoussa and 3 hours at the Ballos lagoon

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 170 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5

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GetYourGuide traveler – ItalyJuly 14, 2023 – Verified booking
Always a great pleasure traveling with Markidis travel! Lazaros and Konstantinos did their best and were very helpful... We've been traveling with Markidis for the entire week we've been in Crete and we felt safe, guided and supported. It's been absolutely the best choice we could do. Thanks for making our holiday memorable.
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GetYourGuide traveler – United KingdomJune 19, 2023 – Verified booking
The trip itself was very good our guide was helpful & friendly unfortunately the weather was very blustery & on reflection probably should have been cancelled due to the rough sea that said the boat crew did all they could to keep us safe & we returned a bit worse for wear but at least safe
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GetYourGuide traveler – SlovakiaAugust 31, 2022 – Verified booking
We absolutely loved it. Especially how the tour was well organized and on time. Also our driver Kostas was very nice and his bus was very clean and comfortable with air conditioner very well set that it was cool enough but we didn’t feel cold neither. We experienced both Balos and Elafonissi beach tours with Markidis travel and we would have chose them again. When it comes to the tours themselves, if you don’t have enough time and want to experience something new, go for Balos tour. We went to the top of Gramvousa (bring some better shoes than flip flops) which might be a bit hard to climb for some people, so bear that in mind, especially when you go down. Then the beaches are magnificent but they are rocky, so, again, it might not be comfortable for everyone. Elafonissi beach is also very pretty but it is a bit “boring”- comfortable sandy beach with sunbeds and umbrellas. We enjoyed it as well but we would just prefer Balos over Elafonissi.
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