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Balos Lagoon
Beach
View of Gramvousa
Beach
Balos Lagoon

Cruise to Gramvousa Peninsula and Balos Lagoon fom Heraklion

By Cretan Odyssey
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Overview

Discover the two small uninhabited islands off the coast of Gramvousa Peninsula as well as Balon Lagoon. Enjoy a magical boat trip through the westernmost point of Crete and admire the crystal clear waters of these places. Walk across the white sand shore and find yourself enjoying the sun in one of the most beautiful beaches.

Activity location

  • Kasteli
    • Kasteli, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kasteli
    • Kasteli, Greece, Greece

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLiability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
  • What's includedWhat's includedBoat Tickets
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntry fee to Gramvousa-Balos
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedTour Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional Driver
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedUmbrellas / Sunbeds
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood / Drinks

Know before you book

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Heraklion (Pass by)
We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus ride to Kissamos will differ.
Kasteli
  • 5h
Enjoy a bus trip of 4-4.5 hours (depending on the starting point) through Heraklion, Rethymnon and Chania Region. We will make a stop before the city of Rethymnon in order to get some rest and enjoy a coffee or breakfast. The stop will last for about 20' and then we will depart. After almost a 4 hour bus drive we will arrive at the port of Kissamos where the boat will depart for our Cruise.
Gramvousa Fortress
  • 2h 30m
The boat trip will last for about 1 hour. As soon as we disembark the boat, all participants have 1.5 hours to enjoy their free time, walk up to the Venetian Castle on the hill, take photos of the breathtaking view of Balos lagoon and then enjoy swimming in the crystal clear waters.
Balos Lagoon
  • 3h
Boat Trip to Balos: 15 minutes Participants will find themselves in the crystal clear waters of Balos where they will stay for about 2.5 hours. In the meantime the restaurant of the boat will be open to serve, so travellers can enjoy their lunch any time between 12:00 and 17:00.
Kasteli (Pass by)
Arrival by boat at the town of Kasteli where we will start embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning. Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.
Heraklion
  • 4h
Our bus drive back to Heraklion will last for about 4-4.5hours, depending on traffic and where you resort in Heraklion takes place. In the meantime, our driver will make a 20' stop so that we can stretch, rest and then continue.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKasteli
    • Kasteli, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKasteli
    • Kasteli, Greece, Greece

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