Group tour of Gramvousa island and Balos lagoon from Rethymno
Activities

Group tour of Gramvousa island and Balos lagoon from Rethymno

4.3/5
Excellent
Based on 11 reviews
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£22.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 10 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Explore the stunning island of Gramvousa
  • Relax at the beach at Balos lagoon
  • Discover a habitat with more than 100 bird species
What to expect

Are you ready to explore Gramvousa and Balos lagoon during this private tour? You will leave Rethymno around 7.30am thanks to your personalized pick-up service. After one hour and a half drive you get to Kastelli- Kissamos, where you will take the boat from the port and sail around the island Gramvousa.

Gramvousa nowadays is an important bird habitat in the Eastern Mediterranean region and is located along one of the bird migration ways in this part of the world. It is the habitat of over 100 bird species and 400 kinds of plants.

The tour combines two destinations, Gramvousa island, where you can climb 137 meters to visit the Venetian fortress (late 16th century) or relax on the beach nearby for 1 hour and 30 min. The other destination is the lagoon of Balos, where for more than two hours to swim around 100 mts from the shore (boat doesn't desembark in Balos) of the Island of Crete. You will get back to Rethymno around 7.15pm – 8.30pm.

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What's included
  • check Guided tour
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • check Transportation
What's not included
  • x_not_included Ferry ticket
  • x_not_included Mandatory extra fees to be paid on-site
Where
Meeting point:
- Let the partner know your address for the pick-up at the check-out in order to use the pick-up/drop-off service. You will receive all details (exact pick-up time) by email one day before the activity takes place
What to remember

Extra fees to be paid on-site by cash:

  • The boat ticket of 29€ per person
  • Municipality fee (1€ per person)

Know in advance:

  • Please provide your accommodation address and mobile phone number at the check-out in order to use the pick-up service. Arrange your pick-up by using the partner's contacts you will find on the voucher you will receive after booking

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Provider
TRAVEL PATH
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.3/5

Based on 11 reviews from verified customers

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  • Anonymous

    From United Kingdom - June 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    It was excellent, I especially liked the boat and the souvenir photos they took when we boarded! The beaches were really worth a visit and the scenery ...

  • Karin

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Theis

    From Germany - October 2024

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Die Inseln waren unglaublich schön, sollte man sehen, lohnt sich. Es war etwas schwierig vom Schiff aus an die Strände zu kommen, da viele Felsen und ...

  • Nina

    From Germany - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Mjn

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Maria

    From Germany - August 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

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