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Gramvousa and Balos Private Tour from Rethymnon

Sofokli Venizelou 18, Rethymno 741 00, Greece

Join this day tour of Gramvousa, an island that serves as a regional bird habitat. Enjoy a hassle-free roundtrip bus transfer from Rethymno to Kissamos port …

Cancellation policy

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Duration 8 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

Join this day tour of Gramvousa, an island that serves as a regional bird habitat. Enjoy a hassle-free roundtrip bus transfer from Rethymno to Kissamos port to board the scenic cruise to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island. Cruise without the stress of arranging local transportation.

Please note:
This private tour includes a private vehicle and driver/guide from your accommodation to Kissamos port and back.
From Kissamos to Balos & Gramvousa, all visitors travel on the official ferry together with other passengers — small private boats are not permitted in this protected area.

Itinerary

Gramvousa is famous for its historical Venetian fortress, which still stands at a height of 137m, over the beach. The fort had also been used by pirates; one legend tells that there is a great treasure buried in the island. Also, the old wreck that was abandoned many years ago near the beach, has become an characteristic part of the landscape.

Balos is famous for its turquoise waters, the wild natural beauty and the beautiful exotic scenery. The lagoon of Balos has white sand and exotic white, vivid blue and turquoise waters. The sea is very shallow and warm, ideal for young children. In many places the sand has a lovely pinkish color, because of millions of crushed shells. Beyond the rocks at the boundaries of the lagoon, the water is deeper and colder.

What’s included

Included

  • Transfer
  • Air-Conditioned Bus
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • Ferry Ticket to Gramvousa Beach and Balos Lagoon (35EUR/person)
  • Food and drinks
  • Environmental tax 1euro

Important information

Meeting point

Sofokli Venizelou 18, Rethymno 741 00, Greece

Don’t forget

Infant seats unavailable Not suitable for pets No public transportation nearby Not stroller accessible Not wheelchair accessible The remaining hours is for travel time from each place to another The guide adminitrative and logistical purposes, but its not specifically related to this tour, they will be for the history, nature, and things like that. You will receive the voucher via email with pick up details one day before your tour.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

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