Enjoy bus transportation from your hotel in Georgioupolis, Kavros, or Dramia to Kissamos port, where you can board the cruise to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa island.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 11 hours
- Starting time 8:30 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Host or greeter
- English, German
- Pickup included
- You will be picked up in front of your hotel in the area Georgioupolis-Kavros-Dramia. You can contact the local partner if you wish to be picked up at another pickup location. Your bus will be marked "Balos Travel Agency." You will receive a separate email/call from the local partner with the exact meeting point near your hotel. Please check your spam folder.
Experience
Highlights
- Enjoy magical landscapes and panoramic a view of the Sea of Crete
- Visit the Venetian castle
- Swim in crystal-clear turquoise water
- Enjoy the convenience of hotel pick-up and dropoff
Full description
Enjoy a scenic day trip to Gramvousa and Balos Beach. Enjoy the convenience of being picked up at your hotel. Drive to either Kissamos or Kastelli Port along the National Road. Board your boat and sail to the Gramvousa island. This small scenic island is known for its Venetian fortress, and the exquisite views along the shore. Choose to take a dip in the Island’s crystal clear waters, or take a hike to up to the Venetian castle.
After exploring the island, head back to your boat and sail 15 minutes to the Lagoon of Balos, one of Crete’s most photographed beaches. Take a relaxing stroll along the lagoon’s white sand beaches. Swim in the lagoon’s idylic waters. Afterward return to your boat, return to port, and then finally drive back to your hotel after a day of sun and surf.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tour guide
- Round-trip bus transportation
- Boat Cruise tickets 28€, 14€ for children
- Sun umbrellas and sunbeds
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
Not allowed
- Pets
Know before you go
- Please note, the price of this tour does not include the price of the boat cruise (28€, 14€ for children)
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Please be sure to wear sunscreen.
- Food and drink are available on the boat. Sunbeds and sun umbrellas are also available for rent.
