Group tour of Gramvousa island and Balos lagoon from Rethymno
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Group tour of Gramvousa island and Balos lagoon from Rethymno

4.2/5
Excellent
Based on 9 reviews
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£21.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 10 hours
Do this because
  • Explore the stunning island of Gramvousa
  • Relax at the beach at Balos lagoon
  • Discover a habitat with more than 100 bird species
What to expect

Are you ready to explore Gramvousa and Balos lagoon during this private tour? You will leave Rethymno around 7.30am thanks to your personalized pick-up service. After one hour and a half drive you get to Kastelli- Kissamos, where you will take the boat from the port and sail around the island Gramvousa.

Gramvousa nowadays is an important bird habitat in the Eastern Mediterranean region and is located along one of the bird migration ways in this part of the world. It is the habitat of over 100 bird species and 400 kinds of plants.

The tour combines two destinations, Gramvousa island, where you can climb 137 meters to visit the Venetian fortress (late 16th century) or relax on the beach nearby for 1 hour and 30 min. The other destination is the lagoon of Balos, where for more than two hours to swim around 100 mts from the shore (boat doesn't desembark in Balos) of the Island of Crete. You will get back to Rethymno around 7.15pm – 8.30pm.

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What's included
  • check Guided tour
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • check Transportation
What's not included
  • x_not_included Ferry ticket
  • x_not_included Mandatory extra fees to be paid on-site
Where
Meeting point:
- Let the partner know your address for the pick-up at the check-out in order to use the pick-up/drop-off service. You will receive all details (exact pick-up time) by email one day before the activity takes place
What to remember

Extra fees to be paid on-site by cash:

  • The boat ticket of 29€ per person
  • Municipality fee (1€ per person)

Know in advance:

  • Please provide your accommodation address and mobile phone number at the check-out in order to use the pick-up service. Arrange your pick-up by using the partner's contacts you will find on the voucher you will receive after booking

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Provider
TRAVEL PATH
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.2/5

Based on 9 reviews from verified customers

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4.2/5

  • Theis

    From Germany - October 2024

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Die Inseln waren unglaublich schön, sollte man sehen, lohnt sich. Es war etwas schwierig vom Schiff aus an die Strände zu kommen, da viele Felsen und ...

  • Nina

    From Germany - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Mjn

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Maria

    From Germany - August 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Urlauber

    From Germany - July 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Der Ausflug war toll und die beiden Strände sind wunderschön. Vorort hat man zwei mal genug Zeit sich am Strand zu bewegen oder auch baden zu gehen. ...

  • hotu67

    From France - August 2023

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Superbe lagon et superbes paysages vûs...excsursion très longue . Nous avons failli la rater à cause de TUI qui nous a donné la veille de l'excursion ...

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