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Gramvousa Island & Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Rethymno English & German guide

Duration: 11 hours

TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM

$18

Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout

Overview

Discover the westernmost tip of Crete on a scenic bus and boat trip to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay. Dip your toes in the soft white sand of some of the most beautiful beaches you ever have seen! Depart Rethymno at approximately 07:45 and travel by bus along the new national road towards the westernmost tip of Crete. Pass the bay of Souda and the former Cretan capital of Chania before your arrival in Kissamos. Upon arrival, climb aboard a boat and cross to Balos Bay at the northernmost tip of the peninsula. Relax on the 1-hour boat trip,and get 2.5 hours at Balos Bay to enjoy the soft white sands and unique blue and green waters of the lagoon. Enjoy approximately 1.5 hours at peace on Gramvousa Island, and then take a 1-hour boat ride back to Kissamos. Upon arrival, continue to Rethymno by bus at the end of the laid-back tour.

Ticket Options

5 Options Available

from Adele,Platanias,Misiria: $9.85

from Rethymno,Atsipopoulo: $9.85

from Panormo,Lavris,Skaleta: $9.85

from Gerani,Kavro,Georgioupoli: $9.85

Rethymno with Private Transfer: $62.90

Ticket Information

  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • One per booking

What's Included

  • Bus ticket and transfers by modern fully air-conditioned coach
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off (at Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli)
  • All the legal taxes
  • Liability insurance coverage
  • Professional Driver
  • Guide in English, German

What's not Included

  • Boat ticket to Gramvousa island and Balos lagoon(€30 per adult and children 5 - 12 years €14.50)
  • Personal expenses food and drinks
  • No pickup from remote hotels such as Grand Rimondi (pick up is from Creta star bus stop)
  • Entrance ticket to the Venetian Fortress (€1)
  • Sun Umbrellas (available to rent)
  • Photographer on the boat (at extra cost)

Cancellation Policy

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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