Gramvousa and Balos 5h beach included Boat and Lunch
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Starting early, heading west and after a short breakfast stop near Rethymnon, driving past Chania, we reach the port of Kissamos. Here we take our boat for approximately a one hour pleasant sail along the coastline. Arriving in the port of the ex-pirate island of Gramvousa we hear how, during the Turkish occupation, the residents of the island started looting passing boats thus giving the island its pirate reputation. It is a protected biotope and is host to more than 400 plant species and over 100 birds species. Don’t miss out on a visit to the Venetian castle on top of a steep rock as this is one of the most impressive castles in Greece.
There is plenty of time for swimming or lunch on board. Our boat then departs for the Blue Lagoon of Balos, a shallow and warm water lagoon which brings to mind similar lagoons in the Caribbean. Here the crystal clear, azure coloured sea water in combination with the white sand makes this place unique.
Boat Gramvousa and Balos
Escort on coach and boat
Gasoline
Insurance
Lunch: sandwich, croissant, juice, water, fruit
Pick up / drop off (Sissi till Georgopolis)
Transport by air-conditioned coach
Drinks and food at the beach
Drinks on board
Environmental Tax: 1 euro pp to pay on the day on the coach to your escort.
Extra drinks during lunch
- INFANT: : 0 - 2
- CHILD: : 3 - 11
- ADULT: : 12 - 90
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
What To Expect
Rethymnon
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chania Town
• Admission Ticket Free
• Admission Ticket Free
Gramvousa Beach
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Balos Lagoon
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Opinie
Intanto siamo stati davvero molto fortunati perché nonostante abbiamo prenotato la sera prima, abbiamo subito avuto risposta da parte dell' agenzia e quindi siamo riusciti a partire l'indomani.
La mattina si parte abbastanza presto, ovviamente parlo anche in base al punto in cui siamo partiti noi (chersonisson) e il viaggio è abbastanza lungo, cioè 4 ore per arrivare al porto e prendere il battello per ragfiungere la laguna di balos e l isola di gramvousa.
La nostra prenotazione comprendeva sia il viaggio di andata e ritorno con il bus, sia i biglietti per il battello, la tassa comunale e anche il pranzo (molto buono)
Durante il viaggio la guida Irina è stata fantastica, ci ha spiegato la storia dell' isola e ci ha dato vari consigli su cose interessanti da vedere e nonostante al momenti della prenotazione la guida era in lingua Inglese, lei comunque ci ha spiegato tutto in italiano, anche perfetto direi!
Quindi che dire ...consiglio davvero di prenotare con loro e vivere questa bellissima esperienza!
