Gramvoussa - Balos

Heraklion, Greece

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

16 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Gramvoussa and Balos are famous for their beauty but can be difficult to reach on your own. Join this action-packed day tour to visit some of the most beautiful beaches in Greece, watch birds on the uninhabited island of Gramvoussa, and cool off with a swim in the lagoon at Balos. Learn about the history of Gramvoussa and find out why it’s nicknamed Pirates’ Island.

Boat and land transportation is included for your convenience
Enjoy round-trip transfers from several areas of Crete
Travelers with a range of interests will love this varied tour
Save money with this economical group tour

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Live tour guide
• Experienced drivers
Liability insurance

Boat ticket (children 4 to 11 years old 20€ )

€40.00 per person
Lunch

13€ per person by prereservation Lunch options: 1) Roasted chicken with potatoes 2) Spagetti napolitana 3) Stuffed vegetables 4) Pizza special 5) Pizza Margarita 1 bottle of water 750 ml + a salad.

Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Pick-up and drop-off from the main road, partly from the exit of hotels / meeting points from Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Analipsi, Anissaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Chani, Heraklion, Ammoudara – Heraklion. After booking the tour operator will contact you at least 24 hours in advance the excursion tales place with a detailed description of your pickup point and time. Crete is a large island with many resorts spread along the coast. Depending on your hotel’s location and traffic conditions, transfer times may be up to 3 hours each way.

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Itinerary

Kissamos

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gramvousa Fortress

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Balos Lagoon

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.0

based on 10 reviews

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Langer Badeausflug mit vielen Menschen

Kevin_T, Sep 2024

Schöne Badetour nach Westkreta. Allerdings ist man ziemlich lange unterwegs. Infos zu den angesteuerten Ortschaften waren etwas spärlich. Gerne hätte ich erfahren die Geschichte dieser Schauplätze (Enstehung, Historie usw) Tourguide war sehr freundlich und sprach gutes Deutsch. Mir persönlich waren es zu viele Menschen auf dem Schiff dass einem nach Balos und auf die Pirateninsel Gramvoussa bringt.

Pessima esperienza

Bianca_I, Jul 2022

Pessima esperienza. Siamo arrivati al nostro punto di ritrovo con esattamente 2 minuti di ritardo, e l'autista dell'autobus è partito senza di noi. Capiamo la fiscalità, ma una flessibilità di orario di 2 minuti non ci sembra una pretesa esagerata. Oltretutto, non siamo stati rimborsati, nemmeno parzialmente, per quest'esperienza a cui non abbiamo avuto modo di partecipare.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Dear Mrs Bianca, you was supposed to be 5 min in advance before the departure time at the meeting point. When you are 3 min to late at the airport to catch your flight, the plane would not wait for you since all the other passengers came in time. We offered to you to reschedule the excursion, you refused. It's a pity that you give a statement about an excursion, which you have never joined at all. We can't accept your review and we will advise to remove your comment. All the best Viola

Le meraviglie della natura.

Rockman986, Jul 2020

Mare color turchese, sabbia rosa e paesaggio surreale. Consiglio vivamente di portare le scarpette da scoglio, perché il rischio di farsi qualche taglietto in acqua è alto!