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Guided tour of Gramvousa and Balos lagoon from Chania
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Guided tour of Gramvousa and Balos lagoon from Chania

Free cancellation
Place: Chania
Duration: 11 hours
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted

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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Important to know

  • 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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What’s included

Guided tour

Roundtrip transportation

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What’s not included

Entrance fees

Ferry ticket

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

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.

Provider

TRAVEL PATH

Need a hand?

Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +1 208-744-6464