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Gramvousa Island & Balos Lagoon Day Tour
Heraklion, Crete
From 10 hours to 12 hours
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Date
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What You Will Do
Want to spend an unforgettable day away from the hustle and bustle of cities, in complete relaxation of the soul and body?
Enjoy the one-hour cruise from the port of Castelli to the island of Gramvoussa, on the open deck liner from which you can admire the bright natural phenomenon of twelve shades of the sea of the Bay of Balos. After landing on the pirate island of Gramvousa, go to the top of Venetian fortress which was built in 1597 with sweeping views of the Bay. The ascent takes about twenty minutes.
Experience Balos Lagoon one of the most beautiful beaches of Crete with pink and white sand.
Enjoy the one-hour cruise from the port of Castelli to the island of Gramvoussa, on the open deck liner from which you can admire the bright natural phenomenon of twelve shades of the sea of the Bay of Balos. After landing on the pirate island of Gramvousa, go to the top of Venetian fortress which was built in 1597 with sweeping views of the Bay. The ascent takes about twenty minutes.
Experience Balos Lagoon one of the most beautiful beaches of Crete with pink and white sand.
What's Included?
- Lunch on the boat (potatoes, kebabs, salad, water. Vegetarian: stuffed vegetables, salad and water).
- Pick-up from your hotel (at the specific tourist bus stop, outside of the hotel)
- Boat ticket (18 euro)
- Transfer with air-conditioned bus
- Certified tour-guide
What's Not Included?
- Entrance ticket to Gramvousa(1 euro, children up to 13y.o.free)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Imeri Gramvousa
1 hour 30 minutes
The excursion boat departs daily from Castelli in the morning and returns in the evening. A total of 60 minutes' journey divides Castelli from the island of Gramvousa. After landing on the pirate island of Gramvousa, a walking tour is proposed to the Venetian fortress which was built in 1597 on a hilltop with sweeping views of the Bay. The ascent takes about twenty minutes.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Status MLB Travel Agency.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If an infant does not sit on lap in the bus, It is necessary to pay a child ticket.
- Pick-up from the specific bus stops next to the hotels. From Area 1: all the villages between Fodele, Agia Pelagia, Xeropotamos(West Heraklion), Area 2: Heraklion Center and East, Carteros, Kokkini Hani, Gouves, Gournes, Hersonissos, Stalida, Malia, Sissi.
- After booking we will contact you to arrange the pick-up. Please, note, if you do not provide your pick-up details up to 24 hours before the tour, we do not guarantee the pick-up. For pick-up from different location, please, contact us.
- In case you are affected by the sea sickness, make sure to take a medicine 1 hour before getting on the ship.
Guide Options
- Guide - German
- Guide - English
- Guide - Italian
- Guide - Polish
- Guide - French
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