From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa

1.From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa
7-hour cruise from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa for swims, a Venetian castle hike, and big-views Cretan coast time.
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The most popular 10 experiences in Chania. Balos cruises, Samaria Gorge walks, Old Town food tours, Elafonisi beach days — the picks travellers come back for.

7-hour cruise from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa for swims, a Venetian castle hike, and big-views Cretan coast time.

Guided Samaria Gorge trek from Chania with mountain views, then ferry from Agia Roumeli to Sougia. Challenging hike.

4x4 Land Rover safari from Rethymno to Preveli palm beach, gorges, and villages, with lunch and unlimited wine included.
“Guide was very experienced and funny. The views were gorgeous. Lunch was delicious with red, white wine and of course Raki. Our team was the best. You should definitely take this safari. No regrets!”

Elafonissi pink-sand beach day trip from Chania with four hours to swim and explore, plus an Elos Village stop for optional Cretan lunch.

Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Chania with a pro guide, Kri-Kri spotting, then swim at Agia Roumeli and boat back along Crete’s south coast.

Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa in one packed day from Chania, with a boat ticket and guided ferry logistics—swim, hike, and photos included.

SUP in calm Marathi Bay with hotel or port pickup, patient coaching, and surprise stops for caves, sea life, and a little cliff-jump courage.
“This was a top experience of all time for us. Stelios made it great - showed us how to paddle (our first time), took great care and concern for our safety and took pictures of everything. It was a gorgeous day and the water was perfect. It was a nice mix of activities - seeing…”

Air-conditioned bus day trip from Chania to pink-sand Elafonisi with 4 hours to swim and explore, plus a stop in Elos.
“Great and inexpensive way to see Elafonisi beach. The tour was very well organized and Agnes, the guide, provided lots of wonderful information about Crete on the drive through the mountains to the beach. Our bus was running early so we got to the beach around 1030 and there were plenty of beach chairs available…”

Four hours on a quad through Crete’s north-coast back roads, with a dam lake cafe, Prassano Gorge, and views over Rethymno.
“The Quad tour experience was once in a lifetime. Travelling up to the peaks of some of the highest mountains in Crete was something we'll never forget. Truly Beautiful!”

A 7-hour Chania day trip of ancient olives, family bakery bites, award-winning cheese, honey and olive oil, then big Cretan wine tasting.



















