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From Heraklion: Gramvousa and Balos Cruise with Hotel Pickup

1. From Heraklion: Gramvousa and Balos Cruise with Hotel Pickup

Start with pickup from Heraklion or the surrounding area. Drive over to Kastelli by bus to board your boat. Balos are Gramvousa are located on the West part of the island. Depending on the area your hotel is located is around 4 hours by bus to the place where the boats depart. Embark the boat from the village of Kasteli and head over to Balos Lagoon and enjoy plenty of time to swim in the quiet crystal clear waters, walk across the golden sand beach and soak in the sun as you relax. Cruise across the western Cretan sea and arrive at the tranquil Gramvousa. Swim along the coast and stroll up to the castle on the hill to admire panoramic views of the natural landscape as you hike up to that point. The drivers will be awaiting you at the port, in order to begin the drive back to Heraklion.

Guided Boat Tour to Balos & Gramvousa with Transfer & Lunch

2. Guided Boat Tour to Balos & Gramvousa with Transfer & Lunch

Enjoy a full-day excursion with pick-up and drop-off service from the Rethymnon and Chania areas. Your professional guide will accompany you as you depart from the port and cross the bay of Kissamos, passing through Tarsanas, a cave believed to be an ancient shipyard. You will sail the turquoise water around Agria Gramvousa and Vouxa Cape before arriving at Gramvousa Island, where you can visit the Venetian Castle and have time to sunbathe and cool off in the sea. If you choose to spend your time on the island exploring rather than relaxing, you can admire the spectacular views from the top of the fortress. The next stop is the famous lagoon of Balos, Tigani. Enjoy the incredible beach known as one of the most beautiful locations on all of Crete. You will also enjoy a meal on board and be able to rest in the air-conditioned underdeck of the boat, whenever you feel to. After arriving back at Kastelli the air-conditioned busses are waiting for you to transfer you back to your hotels.

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4.3 / 5

based on 95 reviews

It was a nice trip with Elisabetta, our great tour guide. I was picked up from the hotel and brought back on time. Gramvousa and Balos are really two dreamy islands. The approx. 200 steps to the fortress on Gramvousa are an absolute physical challenge. But the panorama that is offered there makes up for everything. I just wish there was more time on Balos for swimming and sunbathing.

lovely day out exploring different parts of the island. spend around 6hours on the bus and 7.5hours on the boat and on the islands. nice hike up to the Venetian Castle at Gramvousa and a relaxing couple of hours at Balos. boat can be chilly, best to pack a jacket

A very nice excursion, very well organized with a super nice French guide, in addition we had the opportunity to eat on the boat. The lagoon of Balos and the island of Gramvousa offer us magnificent views. I highly recommend this excursion

Just amazing, I recommend. It was very well organized and the scenery was breathtaking. We made two stops for donuts. It's amazing real postcard. Possible to eat in the boat.

I recommend visiting the beaches and fortresses. Despite unfavorable difficulties, a very well organized trip.