Hiking Crete
7 days, Chania to Chania
Hiking Crete
7 Day Tour
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. Topped off with a delicious meal prepared by a local family, this Greek adventure will taste, look, and feel out of this world.
Areas Visited
Chania
Omalós
Agia Roumeli
Loutro
Explore the Region
Key Inclusions
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment – Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Foodie Moment: Local Cretan Family-style Dinner, Loutro
- Guided hikes to Agia Irini Gorge, Samaria Gorge, St Pavlos and Marmara, Loutro, and Sfakia
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Accommodations: Hotels (6 nts).
- Meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 dinner
- Transportation: Private vehicle, walking.
- Staff & experts: CEO / Licensed hiking guide throughout.
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Itinerary
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. Topped off with a delicious meal prepared by a local family, this Greek adventure will taste, look, and feel out of this world.
Day 1:
Chania
Arrive at any time. Meet your CEO, an experienced local hiking guide, at tonight’s welcome meeting. Head out for an optional dinner with the group.
Day 2:
Chania/Omalós
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. Tonight, sit back and enjoy the evening breeze — the quiet broken, occasionally, by a goat’s bell.
Day 3:
Omalós/Agia Roumeli
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.
Day 4:
Agia Roumeli/Loutro
Head out on a beautiful coastal walk framed by the landscape of southern Crete. In the village of Marmara, opt to have lunch at a taverna overlooking the sea.
Day 5:
Loutro
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. Tonight, sit down for a farewell dinner with Cretan food and a local house wine drink. Afterwards, enjoy some Greek dancing!
Day 6:
Loutro/Chania
Follow a coastal path towards Sfakia, where the mountains meet the sea. Stop for a swim at Glyka Nera, also known as Sweetwater Beach. This afternoon, transfer back to Chania.
Day 7:
Chania
Depart at any time.
Pricing
Pricing Per Person From $1,999 AUD
We can also assist with international airfares, travel insurance and pre and post tour accommodation or trip extensions.
Inclusions
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment – Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Foodie Moment: Local Cretan Family-style Dinner, Loutro
- Guided hikes to Agia Irini Gorge, Samaria Gorge, St Pavlos and Marmara, Loutro, and Sfakia
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Accommodations: Hotels (6 nts).
- Meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 dinner
- Transportation: Private vehicle, walking.
- Staff & experts: CEO / Licensed hiking guide throughout.
Overview
- Day 1: Chania
- Day 2: Chania/Omalós
- Day 3: Omalós/Agia Roumeli
- Day 4: Agia Roumeli/Loutro
- Day 5: Loutro
- Day 6: Loutro/Chania
- Day 7: Chania
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