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Heraklion Areas :Full-Day Tour to Gramvousa & Balos with Lunch

By Orange Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $125 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 14h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This excursion leads you to the western part of the island .
West of Kissamos and North of the beautyful village of Kaliviani , streches the impressive Gramvousa Peninsula .
Starting from the port of Kissamos , followed by a pleasant voyage , we will reach Gramvousa , where the ancient shipyard of Tersanas will catch your attention , as well as the geological phenomenon of land elevation by 6 to 9 metres above the sea level . Here you will have the opportunity to either enjoy the beach with crystal clear water and the amazing view of the never ending sea lagoon , or climp on the top of the steep rock to see the Venetian castle (Optional ).
Afterwards we will take a second short boat trip to the fabulous Balos Lagoon , a shallow and warm water Lagoon and one of Crete's Loveliest spots .Here you can enjoy plenty of time swimming in the inviting crystal clear waters of Western Crete and sunbathing at the white sandy beach .

Activity location

  • Crete
    • Crete, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Traditional seafood market
    • 712 02, Heraklion, Greece

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Full-Day :Gramvousa & Balos
  • Activity duration is 14 hours14h
    14h
  • English

Duration: 14 hours: The duration of the trip also includes Pick-up and Dropp-off times .
Lunch on board : The Lunch includes only Main Corse lunch and for extra snacks or drinks the traveller has to percuse themselfs .
From Heraklion region
Bus /Coach & Boat
Pickup included

Starting time: 6:00am
Price details
CA $100.43 x 1 AdultCA $100.43
Paid at activityCA $24.30
Total
Price is CA $124.73
Until Mon, Aug 25

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch: Main corse only on board that you can choose on th spot (Vegetaria friendly options )
  • What's includedWhat's includedBathroom on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBoat Tickets to Gramvousa& Balos lagoon : 15,00euro per Adult / 08,00 euro per child cash on the Bus
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCoffee and/or Tea
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSnacks

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Crete
  • 3h
After the bus/coach choices up all the participants , the Journey to Kissamos Port (Chania region) will begin . The journey is approximately 3,5 hours .
Kissamos
  • 1h
After a long but scenic journey , we will arrive at the port of Kissamos , that we will get on board so the real journey to Paradise can begin .
Gramvousa Beach
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
After a short 1hour cruise we will arrive at one of the most romantic scenes of Europe , Gramvousa Beach . Here we will spent approximately 1,5 hour , swimming , relaxing , sunbathing and more . **Optionally the travellers can explore the Venetian Fortress of Gramvousa and it's Breathtaking view (Extra Entrance fee :01,00euro per person ).
Balos Lagoon
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
After a Short cruise that will alst approximately 15'' minutes , we will be disembarked once again ,but this time at the Beautyful scenery of Balos Lagoon that we will spent about 3hours .
Kissamos
  • 2h
After a day full of fun , we will take the boat back to Kissamos Port , in order to meet our Bus there . The cruise back will last approximately 1hour and 45''minutes .
Crete
  • 3h
Upon arriving at Kissamos Port , we will go on the Bus to begin the journey back to hotels . The return from Kissamos till Heraklion will last approximately 3,5h

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCrete
    • Crete, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLETraditional seafood market
    • 712 02, Heraklion, Greece

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