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From Heraklion: Balos and Gramvousa Cruise

4.2  / 5
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Activity provider:TOURLINE
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Water activity

From Heraklion: Balos and Gramvousa Cruise

Activity provider:TOURLINE
4.2  / 5
165 reviews

From $43.55 per person

Discover one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece on a fantastic cruise to the most western part of Crete. Stop at the island of Gramvousa and the lagoon at Balos.

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Duration 15 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pickup and drop-off are offered from the main road, partly from the exit of hotels from Sissi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Analipsi, Anissaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Chani, Karteros, Heraklion, Ammoudara – Heraklion and Agia Pelagia. The activity provider will contact you 24 hours before the excursion with a detailed description of your pickup point and time. If you don’t receive the mail, please check your spam/junk folder.

Experience

Highlights
  • 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 color
Full description
Travel by air-conditioned bus to the west of Crete. Enjoy 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. 
Includes
  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • Transfers by modern fully air-conditioned coach
  • Roundtrip cruise
  • Experienced drivers
  • Guide
  • Liability insurance
  • 2.5-hour stop on Gramvousa island
  • 2-hour swim stop in the sea in front of Balos Lagoon
  • Disembarkation at Balos (only swimming)
  • Boat ticket (€17 for adults, €8.50 for children aged 4-12 years)
  • Lunch (€7.50 per person, optional)
  • Municipality fee (€1)
Not suitable for
  • Children under 5 years
  • People with mobility impairments

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen

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  • The transportation by bush takes approximately 3 hours, depending on your pickup location

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4.2 /5

based on 165 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.1/5
  • Transportation
    4/5
  • Service
    4/5
  • Organization
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GetYourGuide traveler – VietnamJune 30, 2019 – Verified booking
The destinations are breath taking, there's no need for any more word. But the tour is definitely not 12 hours and wasn't on time. I was supposed to be picked up by 6:40, but the bus arrived at 7:10, and I wasn't dropped off until 21:00. I recommend this tour to anyone who isn't mobile, but if you could, just rent a car and drive there yourself. Also the guide wanted to charge me 17e for the ship, while the tour manager told me it was 16e, which was sketchy.
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