Hiking Crete
Crete is the largest island in Greece, and the fifth largest one in the Mediterranean Sea. Here, you can admire the remnants of brilliant civilizations, explore glorious beaches, impressive mountainscapes, fertile valleys, and steep gorges, and become part of the island’s rich gastronomic culture.
If you like the feel of being transported to another world, you’ll feel right at home on this hiking tour of the rocky landscapes of Crete. Get your trekking fill in the Samaria Gorge, the White Mountains, and parts of the southern coast before exploring local towns only accessible by foot or boat.
Prices are quoted as “from” prices, pp sharing.
| How much: | € 799 |
| How long: | 7 days |
| Accommodation: | Basic Hotels |
| Start point: | Chania, Crete |
| End point: | Chania, crete |
| Meals: | As indicated in Itinerary |
| Countries: | Greece |
Day 1: Meet your group in Chania
Meals included: Breakfast
Your opportunity to meet your tour leader and fellow travelers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterward.
Day 2: Chania – Omalos 3h 7km
Meals included: Breakfast
Travel inland to the White Mountains, known to Cretans as Lefka Ori. Hike through the narrow Agia Irini Gorge, lush with ancient trees and a wide variety of plants. Transfer to the Omalos plateau elevated over 1000m above the plains. In the evening relax and enjoy the moments outside in the fresh air.
Day 3: Omalos – Agia Roumeli 6,5h 16km
Meals included: Breakfast
Set off to hike the famous and spectacular Samariá Gorge, the longest in Europe and a highlight of any visit to Crete. Continue to the south coast and the town of Agia Roumeli, with its fine pebble beach and clear turquoise waters. Lace-up your boots for a full-day hike through Samaria Gorge. Follow the path over trickling streams and through forests of pine to reach the “Iron Gates” — the narrowest part of the gorge, where the rocks on either side are 600m high.
Day 4: Agia Romeli – Loutro 4,5h 11km
Meals included: Breakfast
With an early start, head past rocky shingle beaches to reach the picturesque chapel of St. Paul, said to mark the place where he first landed on Crete. Next to the chapel, stop by a unique freshwater spring. Continue to the beach of Marmara. It is also possible to continue the hike to the village of Loutro.
Day 5: Loutro
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Enjoy a free day in the tiny fishing village of Loutro, accessible only from the sea or through hiking trails. Opt to spend the day in town, or head back towards Marmara to hike the Aradena Gorge. You may also opt for 7km hike to Sfakia. Tonight, join a local family for dinner and enjoy some Greek dancing!
Day 6: Loutro – Chania 3h 7km
Meals included: Breakfast
Follow a coastal path towards Sfakia, where the mountains meet the sea. Stop for a swim at Glyka Nera, also known as Sweetwater Beach. Trek through pebbled paths and steep rock faces that overlook the deep blue sea on a beautiful stretch of coastal trails. This afternoon, transfer back to Chania.
Day 7: Chania
Meals included: Breakfast
Depart at any time. If you would like to continue your tour from here, please get in touch with us.
Departure Dates: This tour is available all year round
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