Chania to Balos Beach: Full-day Gramvousa Island & Balos Beach TourDay trips and Excursions

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Chania to Balos Beach: Full-day Gramvousa Island & Balos Beach Tour

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About this experience

✔ Health & safety measures apply
✔ Lowest price guarantee
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 10 hours
STARTING TIME: 7.40 am
LANGUAGES: English, Greek, German
OPEN SEASONS: May to October
WHO CAN COME: Chania to Balos Beach is suitable for anyone to participate
  • Meeting pointTransfers for this Chania to Balos Beach tour can be arranged from the following places: Perivolia, Halepa, Akrotiri, Halidon Street Alpha Bank, Chania city center, Kladissos, Nea Chora, Agioi Apostoloi, Xrysi Akti, Daratso, Galatas, Kalamaki, Stalos, Agia Marina, Platanias, Gerani, Kontomari, Pyrgos, Psyionfrou, Maleme, Tavronitis, Kolymvari, Minothiana, Paraniana, and Kamisiana. (please tell us your accommodation during the booking)

Overview

Join a full-day guided tour from Chania to Balos Beach and Gramvousa island and enjoy some of Crete’s most beautiful spots. Travel direct from Chania 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 tour with a ride to Balos beach to enjoy the unique soft white sands and soak in the warm Cretan sun.

◾ Ride a boat to Gramvousa island and experience swimming in transparent waters
◾ Climb the Venetian 16th-century fortress for stunning views
◾ Cross to Balos Beach and enjoy swimming in some of the best beaches in the whole of Crete

About this Experience

✔ Health & safety measures apply
✔ Lowest price guarantee
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 10 hours
STARTING TIME: 7.40 am
LANGUAGES: English, Greek, German
OPEN SEASONS: May to October
WHO CAN COME: Chania to Balos Beach is suitable for anyone to participate

Description - What to expect

Your Chania to Balos Beach experience starts with a convenient pick-up from your hotel or at a designated pick-up point and a drive towards the west side of Crete to reach the port of Kissamos, Kasteli. Your escort will provide you with all the information needed about the 45-minute cruise to Gramvusa.

Once you arrive at the island of Gramvousa you can either have a swim or if you feel energetic you can take a hike to the top of the island for a visit to the famous Venetian fortress. You will have in total of 2.5 hours on Gramvousa island before you continue with a 20-minute ride to Balos Beach to savor the soft white sand and the beautiful blue and green waters of the lagoon.

At Balos Beach, you will have a full 3 hours to relax and enjoy the majestic scene. Full of positive energy you are now ready for your trip back to Kissamos where your bus will be waiting for you to drive you back to Chania for the conclusion of your Chania to Balos Beach tour.

What's included, what's not

✔ Bus ticket
✔ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✔ English and German-speaking tour leader
✖ Boat ticket (€30 per adult and children 5 - 12 years €15, to be paid in cash on the spot)
✖ Optional entrance ticket to the Venetian fortress (€1)
✖ Food and drinks aboard the boat

Where we will meet

Transfers for this Chania to Balos Beach tour can be arranged from the following places: Perivolia, Halepa, Akrotiri, Halidon Street Alpha Bank, Chania city center, Kladissos, Nea Chora, Agioi Apostoloi, Xrysi Akti, Daratso, Galatas, Kalamaki, Stalos, Agia Marina, Platanias, Gerani, Kontomari, Pyrgos, Psyionfrou, Maleme, Tavronitis, Kolymvari, Minothiana, Paraniana, and Kamisiana. (please tell us your accommodation during the booking)

Free Cancellation

Change of plans? We have you covered! Free cancellation is available for this Chania to Balos Beach tour for up to 48 hours before the start of the experience

Bring with you

For this Chania to Balos Beach tour please bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat

Good to know - practical information

◾ Walking shoes are necessary for the optional climb to the Venetian fortress
◾ Lunch and water can be purchased onboard 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

Your Chania to Balos Beach experience starts with a convenient pick-up from your hotel or at a designated pick-up point and a drive towards the west side of Crete to reach the port of Kissamos, Kasteli. Your escort will provide you with all the information needed about the 45-minute cruise to Gramvusa.

Once you arrive at the island of Gramvousa you can either have a swim or if you feel energetic you can take a hike to the top of the island for a visit to the famous Venetian fortress. You will have in total of 2.5 hours on Gramvousa island before you continue with a 20-minute ride to Balos Beach to savor the soft white sand and the beautiful blue and green waters of the lagoon.

At Balos Beach, you will have a full 3 hours to relax and enjoy the majestic scene. Full of positive energy you are now ready for your trip back to Kissamos where your bus will be waiting for you to drive you back to Chania for the conclusion of your Chania to Balos Beach tour.

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