Why choose this Heraklion tour ?
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 Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches of Crete with beautiful water and soft sand.
Make the most of your Heraklion adventure
What makes Gramvousa Island & Balos Lagoon a unique experience ?
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.
After the visit of the island of Gramvousa, you can swim in the azure waters of Balon Lagoon with its white and pink sand. It will be one of the most unforgettable experiences of your holiday in Greece.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 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 Amudara/Heraklion/Karteros/Amnissos/Kokkini Hani/Gournes/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Stalida/Malia/Sissi
- Pick-up from the specific bus stops next to the hotels. From Area 2: Sises/Fodele/Agia Pelagia/Ligaria/Achlada/Mades/Ammoudi/Rodia/Palaiokastro/Pantanassa /Linoperamata/Gazi
- 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.
- Monday: English, German, French, Polish, Italian, Romanian, Russian
- Wednesday: English, German, French, Spanish
- Thursday: English, German, French, Polish, Italian
- In case you are affected by the sea sickness, make sure to take a medicine 1 hour before getting on the ship.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Pick-up Area 1
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From Heraklion East region:: Amudara/Heraklion/Karteros/Amnissos/Kokkini Hani/Gournes/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Stalida/Malia/Sissi
Pickup included - Pick-up Area 2
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From Heraklion West region:: Rethymno/Panormo/Bali/Sises/Fodele/Agia Pelagia/Ligaria/Achlada/Mades/Ammoudi/Rodia/Palaiokastro/Pantanassa/Linoperamata
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Gramvousa Island & Balos Lagoon Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- 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
Not Included
- Entrance ticket to Gramvousa(1 euro, children up to 12y.o.free)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Status MLB Travel Agency.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 3 Stars based on 23 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
After clarifying the pick-up point, we will send you an additional voucher that assigns a place in a bus for you. This additional voucher (mobile or printed) will be checked at time of bus entrance.
