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- Hiking & Trekking
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- Mountain Hikes
- Coastal Walks
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- Explore!
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- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Age range 16 to 85
Highlights
- Hike through Europe's longest gorge, Samaria
- Walk along the scenic coastline of Ayia Roumeli
- Wander through the streets of quiet, coastal Loutro
- Admire the views from Zarosin the Idi Mountains
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Chania
- Day 2 Walking tour of Chania, drive to the wild Omalos Plateau in the White Mountains
- Day 3 Hike the famous and spectacular Samaria Gorge trail to the coastal village of Agia Roumeli
- Day 4 Circular walk from Agia Roumeli to Agios Pavlos
- Day 5 Free day with option to hike through Ilingas Gorge to Loutro
- Day 6 Morning relaxing in Chora Sfakion before driving to Zaros in the rugged Idi Mountains
- Day 7 Hiking in the heart of Crete, the Idi Mountains and the Zaros Gorge
- Day 8 Drive to Heraklion Airport where trip ends
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
All accommodations are subject to change
Arkadi Hotel
Hotelday 1Neos Omalos Hotel
Hotelday 2Paralia Rooms
Hotelday 3Xenia Hotel
HotelDays 4, 5Hotel Idi
HotelDays 6, 7
Operated by
Explore!
Number of tours
527
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
88%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- MFMaria· October 31st, 2024I would've preferred more accurate info on the distances and difficulties.Show moreTrip date: October 2024
- AWendy· April 30th, 2023Panos our guide was excellent. Lovely man who added to our experience. The boat trips to secluded harbours e.g. Loutro were beautiful. The beach and gorge walks were stunning.Show moreTrip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- APaul· April 30th, 2023variety, good tour guide,lovely walkingShow moreTrip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASara· May 1st, 2023Great local guide, Panos. Good variety of walks - mountains, gorges and coastline.Show moreTrip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ANicholas· May 1st, 2023Our highlights were all the walks, great overnight locations, the boat taxis and local foodShow moreTrip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASusan· May 2nd, 2023St Irene gorge was splendid (although we did it because the Samaria was closed) and the coast pathShow moreTrip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ALibby· May 8th, 2023Fantastic scenery in the gorges despite the rain! Friendly group and guide.Show moreTrip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AKathryn· May 11th, 2023Chania, Samaria Gorge, ZarosShow moreTrip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ARobert· May 14th, 2023Walks, Zaros, swimming, food. Excellent guide who made whole process so enjoyableShow moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMichaela· May 14th, 2023The guide Peter was excellent - extremely knowledgeable and caring. The other travellers were great company - having a group of 11 was just right. I enjoyed the change in landscape - gorges, coast, mountains and towns. We also got to swim in the Libyan Sea which was delightful. Peter took us to lovely restaurants where the food and drink were delicious.Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
Dates & Availability
8 days
Walking in Crete
From Chania to Heraklion
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