From Rethymno: Gramvousa Island and Balos Full-Day Trip

To start your day, you'll be driven toward the west side of Crete to reach the port of Kissamos Kasteli. After your guide gives you all the necessary information about the cruise, you'll arrive at the port where the Gramvousa ferry is waiting for you. Your guide will collect the money for the boat tickets from you so you can skip-the-lines at the ticket offices. Then, set off for the island of Gramvousa on a 45-minute ferry ride. Sit back on a deck chair or relax in the lounge while you view the beautiful scenery. On the ferry, there is a kitchen with self-service dishes, meals, or snacks.
Once you arrive at the island of Gramvousa, you can swim or hike to the top of the island to the Venetian fortress. You'll have two and a half hours before continuing to the lagoon of Balos. You'll have about three hours to spend at the lagoon. After enjoying a relaxing time at the lagoon, the boat will take you straight back to the port of Kissamos. This is a great photo opportunity as the sun will be behind you as you look out at the scenery of the island.
Duration: 12 hours