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Balos Lake (swim in crystal waters)

Duration 10 hours

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Balos is one of the most famous and mesmerising beaches in Greece. It’s a lagoon located 53 km from Chania Town, on the west side of the Gramvoussa cape. Its white sand and turquoise waters glistening under the sun create a painting-like scenery.

The boat departs from the Port of Kissamos (Kastelli), which is accessible by car or bus from the Chania area. There is a free parking area at the Port of Kissamos. The day before your cruise, you will receive by e-mail your Boarding Pass from Cretan Daily Cruises.

Please arrive at the boat at least 40 minutes before the departure time. At the entrance of the boat, you have to present your Boarding Pass.

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Highlights

  • Exotic Blue Lagoon of Balos
  • Swim in crystal waters
  • Cruise Tour to Gramvousa
  • Cruise in the bay and see a huge cave thought to have been an ancient shipyard
  • Explore the island of Gramvousa and see the Greek Orthodox church on the seaside
  • Take a short hike up to the island's Venetian Castle and enjoy views of Balos
  • Be enchanted by the rare natural beauty of the landscape, the sea and the rocks

Route

Detailed Itinerary

  • Kastelli Port

    We drive west through the outskirts of Chania to the port of Kastelli from this port we will take the boat to travel on our excursion

    1 hours
  • Gramvoussa Island

    Arriving at Gramvoussa Island is a small island with an imposing Venetian castle and breathtaking views.

    1 hours
  • Lagoon of Balos

    After 2 hours of stay, the boat will take you to the lagoon of Balos. The fabulous clear water of the lagoon and the white coral sand make it an irresistible paradise for all guests. Balos is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Crete, Greece. During the summer, Balos is visited by thousands of people, who arrive by the ferries running from Kissamos port

    5 hours

Pricing & Cancellation

  • Included in price

    • Excellent English-speaking driver

    • Bottle of water for each passenger in the vehicle

    • Hotels pick up and drop off

    • Private Transportation, by air-conditioned vehicle

    • Liability insurance

    • Certified services with ISO: 9001

    • Child seats (if requested)

  • Not included in price

    • Guiding Services

    • Personal Expenses

    • Food, Drinks, Snacks

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