Guided tour of Gramvousa and Balos lagoon from Chania
Activities

Guided tour of Gramvousa and Balos lagoon from Chania

4.7/5
Excellent
Based on 3 reviews
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£25.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 11 hours
Do this because
  • Explore the castle of Gramvousa built by Venetians in 1579
  • Admire the panoramic view from the top of the castle
  • Enjoy a relaxing swim in the Balos lagoon
What to expect

Discover Gramvousa and Balos from Chania during a guided tour! You'll leave early in the morning with a personalized pickup service and after one hour you'll arrive at the port of Kissamos.

At the end of the gulf, you'll notice an impressive geological phenomenon where, because of the passage of time, the western part of the island is rising, while the eastern part is sinking. This phenomenon was mainly created by catastrophic earthquakes that took place in 66 BC and 365 BC.

After one hour, the boat will arrive at the port of Gramvousa. The island's eminent castle was built by the Venetians in 1579 at the highest point of the island, on top of a steep rock at a height of 137m. The panoramic view and the legend of the pirate's hidden treasure will leave you speechless. The walk takes approximately 20 minutes.

Following the two-hour visit to Gramvousa, the boat will depart to Balos (note that the boat does not disembark in Balos), where it will make a stop for you to swim in the sea, do snorkeling, or just relax with friends and family after going back to your hotel.

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What's included
  • check Guided tour
  • check Roundtrip transportation
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's not included
  • x_not_included Entrance fees
  • x_not_included Ferry ticket
Where
Meeting point:
Let the partner know your address for the pickup at check-out. You will receive all details by email one day before the activity takes place.
What to remember
  • Please provide your accommodation address at check-out. Arrange your pickup by using the partner's contacts you will find on the voucher after booking
  • Remember that the boat ticket (20€) and municipality fee (1€) are not included
  • Please note that the boat does not disembark in Balos
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Provider
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.7/5

Based on 3 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Value for money

4.2/5

Safety

4.6/5

Service

4.6/5

Staff

4.6/5

  • Tina Slot Christensen

    From United States of America - July 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    De udflugter som man bestiller igennem TUI både dernede og hjemmefra, de er også betalte. Denne tur / oplevelse kostede 1700 danske kroner for 4 voksn ...

  • Annika

    From United States of America - June 2024

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Saimme oppaalta aikataulun ja oleelliset tiedot matkan kulusta, mikä auttoi paljon. Gramvousa on upea kohde, jota voi suositella lämpimästi. Gramvousa ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - October 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Wspaniała plaża i rewelacyjna wycieczka! Przepiękne widoki i kolor morza przypominający ten na Malediwach. Polecam każdemu kogo zachwyca widok różoweg ...

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