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From Heraklion: Gramvousa and Balos Cruise with Hotel Pickup

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Activity provider:Cretan Odyssey
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From Heraklion: Gramvousa and Balos Cruise with Hotel Pickup

Activity provider:Cretan Odyssey
4.3  / 5
251 reviews

From US$ 61.28 per person

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Set sail to Gramvousa Island and Balos Lagoon on a guided day trip. Explore scenic locations, swim along the coast, and stroll up to the castle on the hill to admire picturesque views.

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Duration 14.5 - 16 hours
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Live tour guide
German, French, English, Polish, Italian
Pickup included
Pickup available specific points in the areas of Sisi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Agkisaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Amoudara, Agia Pelagia and from centrally located points in Heraklion town. You will receive a personalized email about the exact place and time of pick-up, within 24 hours after making the booking. Please check your spam folder. Mini bus or normal bus.

Experience

Highlights
  • Gasp at the immense natural beauty of the quiet western coast of Crete
  • Navigate along the shoreline and admire the deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea
  • Climb up the rocky hill at Gramvousa to explore the castle and take in the views
  • Relax and swim in the crystal clear Balos Lagoon, away from Cretan crowds
  • Get acquainted with a lesser-known but equally beautiful side of the island
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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.

Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional driver
  • Tour guide
  • Boat cruise
  • Entrance fee to the natural park
  • Liability insurance coverage
  • Lunch and drinks (available for purchase)
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  • Wheelchair users

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  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Beachwear

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4.3 /5

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  • Guide
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  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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My name is Sophie. Just a little thank you not to everyone who put this trip together. The highlight of the day was Chris, our guide. He made us feel comfortable and he has a great sense of humour.. he was well versed with the history of the places and explained it extremely well. He was patient and made a great conversationalist. The day was very well curated and it was fantastic experience. The group of travellers were such a fun group. Singing happy birthday to one of the travellers was very sweet of everyone. The weather was lovely too. I couldn’t have asked for more. It’s a memory I’ve made for life, enjoyed very bit of it and I thank you for putting this together. Suggestion - It would be nice to be provided with a couple of water bottles on the trip.

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September 2, 2023

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juliana – FranceVerified booking

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Gramvousa and Balos Beach are very beautiful. You won't regret going. if you are going from heraklion is a long trip via bus, so consider you will return after 9 pm and almost all restaurant are closed at that time. Both beaches have difficult access, so I will not recommend for old or disabled people or anyone with mobility problems.

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June 7, 2023

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Dayana – United StatesVerified booking

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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

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