Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay: Scenic Full-Day Tour from Heraklion

Embark on a scenic full-day tour from Heraklion to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay. Explore stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and breathtaking landscapes.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gramvousa Beach - Discover the westernmost tip of Crete on a scenic bus and boat trip to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay. Dip your toes in the soft white sand of some of the most beautiful beaches you ever have seen!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…
What's Included
  • Professional multilingual guide (English, German, French, Polish)
  • All legal taxes included
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Comprehensive liability insurance coverage
  • Convenient hotel pick-up service
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Boat ticket to Gramvousa island and Balos lagoon(€18/adult & 8€/child to be paid in cash on spot)
Additional Information

Embark on a picturesque journey by bus and boat to the farthest edge of Crete, Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay. Experience the soft, white sands of the most stunning beaches you could imagine!Upon reaching your destination, board a boat that will take you to Balos Bay, located at the very tip of the peninsula. Enjoy a leisurely 1-hour boat ride, and…

Location
Gramvousa Beach
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Harriet_s
Jul 2, 2022
Wonderful tour - Such a wonderful way to explore Balos and Gramvousa Island. They give you more than enough time to explore, have a comfortable coach and organised. The only downside is how busy the ferry can be so if you get there late you may not get a seat and it’s a long boat ride.
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Rwu001
May 16, 2024
Beware of surprises - The following warnings for this trip: Lots of time spent picking up people; Bus was completely packedï¼› Tour guide barely narrated the trip; Tour guide could not be understood half of the time; They packed the cruise & it was impossible to find places to sit on the upper deck; Be aware of the people rushing and cutting the lines to get in and and out of the boat.It was a disaster, but the view from top of the fort was worth a million dollars. 3 stars was too generous for Platos Tours !
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Overzengroove33
Aug 27, 2023
Have a good day but pick-up location not respected - Have a good day overall, the sites are magical even if there are a lot of people in the middle of August obviously. Comfortable, air-conditioned bus. Boat tickets should be included in the service. We had the possibility of having a round trip pickup at Analipsi but the chosen and confirmed meeting point was not respected. The guide Markos absolved himself of any responsibility and we had to battle with the driver Vassimi for the return who did not want to make too much effort! Plan a big day with a very early departure and a return around 9 p.m.
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Scott_h
Sep 12, 2024
Nice but not worth the journey suti - Long coach trip with guides that spent more time trying to sell the lunch package then telling you about the location we were visiting. Packed boat with not enough seating. Only trip I've ever been were the tour guides did not actually come on the tour.
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Bilsander
Jun 15, 2024
Not recommended - It's a tedious process, it takes forever until the people are brought from the ship to shore in small boats. The bay is overcrowded and dirty
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