From Rethymno: Full-Day Tour to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay

From Rethymno: Full-Day Tour to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay

Tours and Activities in Chania – Samaria gorge
From Rethymno: Full-Day Tour to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay

Highlights

  • Swim in the crystal clear waters of Balos Bay lagoon
  • Climb the Venetian Fortress on Gramvousa Island for unique views
  • Relax on gorgeous Gramvousa Beach
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Beschreibung

Discover the westernmost tip of Crete on a scenic bus and boat trip to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay. Dip your toes in the soft white sand of some of the most beautiful beaches you ever have seen!

Depart Rethymno at approximately 07:45 and travel by bus along the new national road towards the westernmost tip of Crete. Pass the bay of Souda and the former Cretan capital of Chania before your arrival in Kissamos.

Upon arrival, climb aboard a boat and cross to Balos Bay at the northernmost tip of the peninsula. Relax on the 1-hour boat trip, and get 2.5 hours at Balos Bay to enjoy the soft white sands and unique blue and green waters of the lagoon.

Next, take a 20-minute boat ride to Gramvousa Island for plenty of time to enjoy an unforgettable swim in the crystal clear waters. If you are feeling energetic, take an optional 137-meter climb up to the 16th-century Venetian Fortress for an incomparable view of the surrounding surroundings.

Enjoy approximately 1.5 hours at peace on Gramvousa Island, and then take a 1-hour boat ride back to Kissamos. Upon arrival, continue to Rethymno by bus at the end of the laid-back tour.

Source: Platanos Tours / Private Tours and Transfer Services - Samaria gorge - Elafonisi - Gramvousa - Santorini - Exchange Money

What's Included

Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop off (in Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Sfakaki, Stavromenos, Kavros and Georgioupoli)
  • Bus ticket
  • Guide in English, German, French or Russian

Not Included

  • Boat ticket to Gramvousa island and Balos lagoon(€29 per adult and children 5 - 12 years €14.50, to be paid in cash on spot)
  • Entrance ticket to the Venetian Fortress (€1)
  • No pickup from remote hotels such as Grand Rimondi (pick up is from Creta star bus stop)
Source: Platanos Tours / Private Tours and Transfer Services - Samaria gorge - Elafonisi - Gramvousa - Santorini - Exchange Money

Additional Information

Not suitable for
Wheelchair users

Prepare for the activity

Important information

What to bring
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Sunscreen


Know before you go
• Pick-up begins earlier than tour starting time and is done only from Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli
• the local partner will make sure you don't wait at a ticket line
• Walking shoes are necessary for the climb to the Venetian Fortress (entry fee 1€ paid on site)
• Lunch and water can be purchased on the boat

Source: Platanos Tours / Private Tours and Transfer Services - Samaria gorge - Elafonisi - Gramvousa - Santorini - Exchange Money
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