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Balos Lagoon
Balos Lagoon
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Balos Lagoon
View of Gramvousa

From Heraklion: Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Chania Old Town

By Cretan Odyssey
Free cancellation available
Price is £60 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 15h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover in one day, Balos, the most beautiful beach and Chania, the most beautiful town of Greece. Enjoy a magical boat trip through the westernmost point of Crete and admire the crystal-clear waters of Balos. Walk across the white sand shore and find yourself enjoying the sun in one of the most beautiful beaches of the world. Experience the charming town of Chania, walk around its picturesque streets and admire the unique Venetian old harbour of this town

Activity location

  • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Check availability

English: Heraklion area
  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • English

Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 06:30
Price details
£59.96 x 1 Adult£59.96
Total
Price is £59.96
Until Sun, 22 Jun
French: Heraklion area
  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • French

Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani
Pickup included

Language options: French
Starting time: 06:30
Price details
£59.96 x 1 Adult£59.96
Total
Price is £59.96
Until Sun, 22 Jun
German: Heraklion area
  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • German

Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani
Pickup included

Language options: German
Starting time: 06:30
Price details
£59.96 x 1 Adult£59.96
Total
Price is £59.96
Until Sun, 22 Jun
Italian: Heraklion area
  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • Italian

Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokkini Hani
Pickup included

Language options: Italian
Starting time: 06:30
Price details
£59.96 x 1 Adult£59.96
Total
Price is £59.96
Until Sun, 22 Jun
Polish: Heraklion area
  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • Polish

Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani
Pickup included

Language options: Polish
Starting time: 06:30
Price details
£59.96 x 1 Adult£59.96
Total
Price is £59.96
Until Sun, 22 Jun
English: Agia Pelagia area
  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • English

Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 06:30
Price details
£65.95 x 1 Adult£65.95
Total
Price is £65.95
Until Sun, 22 Jun
French: Agia Pelagia area
  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • French

Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pickup included

Language options: French
Starting time: 06:30
Price details
£65.95 x 1 Adult£65.95
Total
Price is £65.95
Until Sun, 22 Jun
German: Agia Pelagia area
  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • German

Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pickup included

Language options: German
Starting time: 06:30
Price details
£65.95 x 1 Adult£65.95
Total
Price is £65.95
Until Sun, 22 Jun
Italian: Agia Pelagia area
  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • Italian

Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pickup included

Language options: Italian
Starting time: 06:30
Price details
£65.95 x 1 Adult£65.95
Total
Price is £65.95
Until Sun, 22 Jun
Polish: Agia Pelagia area
  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • Polish

Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pickup included

Language options: Polish
Starting time: 06:30
Price details
£65.95 x 1 Adult£65.95
Total
Price is £65.95
Until Sun, 22 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLiability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
  • What's includedWhat's includedBoat Tickets
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntry fee to Gramvousa-Balos
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedTour Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional Driver
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedUmbrellas / Sunbeds
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood / Drinks

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Heraklion
  • 4h
Morning Pick up: Start your adventure with a convenient pickup from Heraklion or nearby areas. Relax on a comfortable bus ride to Chania, on the western side of Crete. Depending on the area your hotel is located is around 4 hours by bus. A short 20-minute stop will be made along the way for bathrooms, refreshments, and snacks.
Chania Town
  • 2h
1st Stop: Chania (2 hours) Discover the charming town of Chania, renowned for its picturesque old town and stunning Venetian harbour. Enjoy 2 hours of free time to stroll through the narrow streets, explore local shops, or relax at a seaside café.
Kasteli
  • 40m
2nd Stop: Kasteli (40-minute bus ride to Kasteli Port) Arrive at Kasteli, the departure point for your boat trip to the Gramvousa Peninsula and Balos Lagoon. Get ready for an unforgettable 5-hours cruise!
Balos Lagoon
  • 5h
3rd stop: Cruise to Balos Lagoon After sailing all along the impressive Gramvousa peninsula and fortress, the boat will arrive at Balos lagoon. Travellers will have plenty of time to enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of Balos, walk across the golden sand beach and explore the nature around. Lunch: The boat’s restaurant and snack bar will be open throughout the cruise, offering meals and refreshments for purchase (lunch not included in the tour price).
Kasteli (Pass by)
4th Stop: Return to Kasteli (5-hour boat trip) After an amazing day at Balos, the boat will take you back to Kasteli port, where your bus will be waiting.
Heraklion
  • 3h
End of the tour – Return to resorts: Relax on the return bus trip to Heraklion. The drop-off time will vary depending on traffic and your hotel location. In the meantime, our driver will make a 20' stop so that we can stretch, rest and then continue.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESHeraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHeraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

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