Description

Join this 12-hour day tour of Gramvousa, an island that serves as a regional bird habitat. While there, take time to explore the local castle, then head over to Balos Lagoon. Swim and relax at the lagoon with your group before heading back to Rethimno. The island of Gramvousa is associated with the struggle to liberate Crete from the Ottoman occupation. Three thousand revolutionaries used the island as their shelter for 3 years. To solve the problem of food scarcity, they took to piracy. Gramvousa nowadays is an important bird habitat in the Eastern Mediterranean region and is located along one of the bird migration ways in this part of the world. It is the habitat of over 100 bird species and 400 kinds of plants. Built 137m above sea level on this rocky island, it is one of the most impressive castles in Crete.

What's included?

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Local guide
• Group tour

Exclusions

• Tip or gratuity
• Ferry ticket & Fee (27EUR/person)
• Food and drinks
• Gratuities

Please note

• Infant seats available
• All travelers can participate
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Not stroller accessible
• Not suitable for pets
• No public transportation nearby
• Infants must not sit on laps
• Ferry ticket (27 EUR/person)
• You will receive a voucher with all details one day before the tour

Cancellation policy

• Bookings are fully refundable up to the time of the event.