Greece · Beach & Island

Gramvousa and Balos Private Tour

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Chania. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private day tour to Gramvousa and Balos from Chania
  • 02 Scenic drive west to the port of Kastelli
  • 03 Boat trip to Gramvousa Island
  • 04 See the imposing Venetian castle at Gramvousa
  • 05 Visit the famous Balos lagoon
  • 06 Enjoy turquoise shallow waters and white coral sand
  • 07 Private transfer with pickup and drop-off included
  • 08 English-speaking driver throughout the tour

Discover two of Crete’s most celebrated coastal highlights on this private day tour from Chania. Travel west to the port of Kastelli, then board the boat to Gramvousa, where you can admire the island’s Venetian castle and take in sweeping sea views in a dramatic setting.

From there, continue to the famous Balos lagoon, known for its clear shallow waters and white coral sand. With private transfers included and time to enjoy these iconic landscapes, this experience is a relaxed way to explore the wild beauty of northwestern Crete.

Travel west to the port of Kastelli, then board the boat to Gramvousa, where you can admire the island’s Venetian castle and take in sweeping sea views in a dramatic setting.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Chania
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Port of Kastelli

Kasteli in Chania is a small town in Chania, Crete, in the northwestern tip of the island. Kissamos, which is referred as “Kasteli” by many people, is located 43 km from Chania and, by first sight, it may seem to you that it doesn’t have many exciting things to do, although, the reality is totally different.

Gramvousa

Gramvousa is the name of the long peninsula on the northwest edge of Crete. It is also the name of the small island near the peninsula.Gramvousa Island is also called “Iremi Gramvousa” or “Tame Gramvousa”, in contrast with another nearby island that is called “Agria Gramvousa”, or “Wild Gramvousa”, because of its rugged terrain and steep rocky coastline.Both the peninsula and the island of Gramvousa are remote places. They feel like they are not part of a big, popular island like Crete, but part of a small, secluded island.

Balos Lake

Balos  has many times been described as one of the best beaches in the world, and it is easy to see why. With its turquoise shallow waters and white sands, it draws thousands of visitors from around the world each year.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Chania. 1 city · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick up/ Drop off
  • Private transfer
  • English speaking driver

What's Not Included

  • Boat: 27 €
  • Ecological Fee – 1€
  • Tips
  • Guide
  • Food and drinks

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
  • Please notice that extra charges may apply per person or in total of the group for pick-ups from hotels- villas- airbnb outside the proximity of our tour selected pick route. In that case we can provide round trip transfer for customer(s) convenience ad-hoc quoted as per location of customer(s)' property.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Chania.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Chania.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Chania..

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