1. Crete: Gramvousa & Balos Boat Cruise with Bus Transfer
Morning Pick up: We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. Bus Drive to Kasteli Port: 4-4.5 hours (average). Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive will differ. There will be a short stop on the way for restroom, toilet and snack – 20 minutes 1st stop: Kasteli The town of Kastelli at the western end of Crete. That's where the boat sails from, to Gramvoussa Peninsula and Balos lagoon. Boat Trip: 1 hour 2nd stop: Gramvousa Peninsula – 1 hour 30 minutes After the cruise across western Cretan sea, the boat arrives at Gramvousa.Walk up to the castle on the hill and take photos of the breathtaking panoramic view and Balos lagoon. Enjoy some time to swim and sunbathe by the coast. Boat Trip: 15 minutes 4th stop: Balos Lagoon – 2 hours 30 minutes After the cruise from Gramvousa, the boat will arrive at Balos lagoon. Travelers will have plenty of time to enjoy swimming in the crystal clear waters of Balos, walk across the golden sand beach and explore the nature around. Lunch: In the meantime, the restaurant of the boat will be open so clients can enjoy their meal any time between 12:00 and 17:00. Boat Trip: 1 hour 5th stop:Kasteli Arrival by boat back at the port of Kasteli. End of the tour – Return to resorts: 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. Return Bus Drive to resorts: 4-4.5 hours (average) *There will be a short stop on the way back for restroom and snack – 20 minutes