Rethymno to Balos: Full-day Gramvousa & Balos Beach Bus TourDay trips and Excursions

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Rethymno to Balos: Full-day Gramvousa & Balos Beach Bus Tour

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About this experience

✔ Health & safety measures apply
✔ Best-in-class experience
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 12 hours (approx.)
STARTING TIME: 7.50 am (actual time pick-up time depends on the location of your accommodation)
MEETING POINT: At designated pick-up points at the following places: Panormo, Lavris, Scaleta, Sfakaki, Stavromenos, Adele, Pigianos, Kampos, Platanias, Missiria, Perivolia, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Gerani, Petres, Dramia, Kavros, Georgoupolis (please tell us the name of your hotel and location during the booking)
LANGUAGES: English, German
OPEN SEASONS: May to October
WHO CAN COME: Rethymno to Balos is suitable for anyone to participate

Overview

Take a full-day guided tour from Rethymno to Balos and Gramvousa to enjoy some of Crete’s most beautiful beaches. Travel direct from Rethymno to Kissamos and board your boat for Gramvousa island for a relaxing swim or an optional climb to the Venetian 16th Century fortress. Complete your Rethymno to Gramvousa tour with a ride to Balos Beach to enjoy the unique soft white sands and soak in the warm Cretan sun.

◾ Swim in the crystal clear waters of Balos Bay Lagoon
◾ Climb the Venetian Fortress on Gramvousa Island for unique views
◾ Relax on gorgeous Gramvousa Beach

About this experience

✔ Health & safety measures apply
✔ Best-in-class experience
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 12 hours (approx.)
STARTING TIME: 7.50 am (actual time pick-up time depends on the location of your accommodation)
MEETING POINT: At designated pick-up points at the following places: Panormo, Lavris, Scaleta, Sfakaki, Stavromenos, Adele, Pigianos, Kampos, Platanias, Missiria, Perivolia, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Gerani, Petres, Dramia, Kavros, Georgoupolis (please tell us the name of your hotel and location during the booking)
LANGUAGES: English, German
OPEN SEASONS: May to October
WHO CAN COME: Rethymno to Balos is suitable for anyone to participate

Description - What to expect

Start your Rethymno to Balos day trip at approximately 07:45 and travel by bus along the new national road toward 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.

Next, take a 20-minute boat ride to Gramvousa Island for plenty of time to enjoy an unforgettable swim in the crystal clear waters. If you are feeling energetic, take an optional 137-meter climb up to the 16th-century Venetian Fortress for an incomparable view of the surrounding surroundings.

Enjoy approximately 1.5 hours on Gramvousa Island and then take a 1-hour boat ride back to Kissamos. Upon arrival, continue to Rethymno by bus where your Rethymno to Balos tour comes to an end.

Free Cancellation

Free cancellation is available for this Rethymno to Balos day trip for up to 48 hours prior to departure

What's included, what's not

✔ Return transfers from Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli
✔ Bus ticket
✔ Guide in English, German, French or Russian
✖ Boat ticket (€31 payable on the spot in cash)
✖ Optional entrance ticket to the Venetian fortress (€1)
✖ Food and drinks

Good to know

◾ Walking shoes are necessary for the climb to the Venetian Fortress (entry fee 1€ paid on site)
◾ Lunch and water can be purchased on the boat

Health and safety

✔ Provider complies with local legislation and applicable health recommendations with regard to Covid-19 prevention measures

Description - What to expect

Start your Rethymno to Balos day trip at approximately 07:45 and travel by bus along the new national road toward 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.

Next, take a 20-minute boat ride to Gramvousa Island for plenty of time to enjoy an unforgettable swim in the crystal clear waters. If you are feeling energetic, take an optional 137-meter climb up to the 16th-century Venetian Fortress for an incomparable view of the surrounding surroundings.

Enjoy approximately 1.5 hours on Gramvousa Island and then take a 1-hour boat ride back to Kissamos. Upon arrival, continue to Rethymno by bus where your Rethymno to Balos tour comes to an end.

Latest reviews

  • Bries
  • Jul 7, 2021
  • Everything was wonderfull ! Great time and I recommand your company !

  • Michelle
  • A truly wonderful experience! All went smoothly and according to plan! Crete is a fantastic place to be. Thank you Platanos for all your support