Trekking through Crete
Details
9 days
Intermediate
Private Only
Upon request
Personalised trip
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Depending on the flight
Airport of Arrival
Highlights
- Explore the unique Cretan nature walking through mountains and shores
- Walk through the longest gorge of Samaria
- Stay in hotels in typical villages surrounded by unforgettable scenery
- Walk around the pictoresque Old Towns of Rethymnon and Chania
- Enjoy excursions with specialised English - speaking guides and meals
- Enjoy the confort of private transfers from and to the airport
- Travel with the security of a dedicated team of agents
- Personalise your trip according to your wishes
Step by Step to an unforgettable experience
Arrival at Heraklion Airport!
Welcome! You will be transferred from the airport to your first hotel in the city of Rethymnon! Depending on the time you have left, you can enjoy your first dinner in the picturesque city of Rethymno. Bon appétit! Travel time: 1 hour 30 minutes Accommodation in Rethymno
Arrival at Heraklion Airport!
Hiking and swimming at south Rethymnon
Hiking and swimming at south Rethymnon
Your guide will come to your hotel early in the morning! After a 45-minute drive from Rethymnon, you'll arrive in Plakias with your guide and explore this beautiful region, starting with a short hike of about two and a half hours. You'll discover a stunning stretch of the island's south coast, skirting the Plakias peninsula overlooking the Libyan Sea. Even in August, you'll be far from the crowds and will have this beautiful part of the island almost entirely to yourself. A well-deserved lunch will await you at a Cretan restaurant. Hiking time: 2-3 hours Distance: 9 km Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation in Rethymnon
Trekking in two little-known gorges in Rethymnon!
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel at 8:30 am. After a 40-minute drive inland, you'll reach the village of Moundros, the starting point of your hike. The first part is undoubtedly the most challenging, as it involves some steep climbs to reach the first gorge. The second part, with the arrival at the first gorge, is easier. The third part is just as easy, and you'll even reach a stretch of asphalt (a sign of civilization?!) to reach the entrance of the second gorge. This gorge leads back to the village of Moundros and is more open. Back at the vehicle, you'll head to a nearby village for a well-deserved lunch before returning to your hotel. Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours Distance: 11 km Meals included: breakfast, lunch Accommodation in the city of Rethymno
Trekking in two little-known gorges in Rethymnon!
The Samaria Gorge
The Samaria Gorge
The Samaria Gorge is the longest trekking gorge in Europe, and the most famous of all. For many visitors, it's the sole purpose of their trip to Crete! To make organizing this day easier, given the long distances involved, we suggest joining a group tour with a private bus. Alternatively, you can arrange a private transfer to the start of the gorge and hike independently, without a group or coordinator. Hiking time: 5-6 hours Distance: 15 km Meals included: Breakfast Accommodation in the village of Agia Roumeli
Agia Roumeli - Loutro - Chora Sfakion
This is an easy and very beautiful hike, starting from Agia Roumeli and ending in Chora Sfakion. The trail is part of the E4 European long-distance path and follows the south coast of Crete. The first section starts in Agia Roumeli and leads to Agios Pavlos beach. After the beach, you rejoin the path and climb above the beach. You continue high above the sea on a rocky but well-marked trail. After Likos, the path takes you to Phoenix, before a final climb to Loutro. From Loutro, you head towards Glyka Nera beach, then climb along the steep cliffs to reach the road to Anopolis. The hike continues along the road for the next 2 kilometers until you reach Chora Sfakion. Walking time: 5 or 7 hours Distance: 13 or 22 km Meals included: Breakfast Accommodation in Chora Sfakion village
Agia Roumeli - Loutro - Chora Sfakion
Pachnes, the White Mountains or "Cretan Alps"
Pachnes, the White Mountains or "Cretan Alps"
The famous White Mountains, also known as the Cretan Alps, proudly boast 50 peaks over 2,000 meters high. You can discover breathtaking landscapes all along the route leading to its highest summit, Pachnes, the second highest peak in all of Crete. After a drive through the beautiful and wild southwest region of Crete, you arrive in Anopoli. From there, you continue by 4x4 with a driver for a spectacular one-hour drive, leading to the start of your hike at 1,950 meters. In less than two hours, you reach the highest peak in the mountain range. Because the trail is quite high, the temperatures are always cool and pleasant. Walking time: 4 or 6 hours Distance: 9 or 18 km Meals included: Breakfast Accommodation in Chora Sfakion village
From Paleochora to Elafonisi
From Chora Sfakion, you'll take a boat to the village of Palaiochora. Your hike will begin on the beautiful Krios Beach, followed by Viena Beach. After a climb to the chapel of Agios Ioannis, you can admire the cedar forest, Kedrodasos, and Elafonisi Beach. After about 1.5 hours of walking through the stunning landscapes of the region, you'll arrive at Kedrodasos. The rocky coastal path at the end leads you to Elafonisi, a protected area within the Natura 2000 network, renowned for its unique pink sand beach and crystal-clear waters – the perfect place to cool off after your hike! Walking time: 3-4 hours Distance: 18 km Meals included: Breakfast Accommodation at Elafonisi Beach
From Paleochora to Elafonisi
Relax at Chania
Relax at Chania
You will be transferred from Elafonisi to Chania, closer to the airport, to explore this Venetian city. There, you will discover numerous exceptional Byzantine, Venetian, and Ottoman monuments. The Nautical Museum, the Archaeological Museum, the House of El Venizelos, and the War Museum are also not to be missed. In Chania, you will find charming alleyways, perfect for strolling and exploring small shops, traditional tavernas, and cozy "kafeneio" (Greek cafes). Travel time: 1 hour 30 minutes Meals included: Breakfast
Depart from Chania
Depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to Chania Airport for your return flight. Have a pleasant trip and see you soon! Total distance: 14 km / 25 min Meals included: Breakfast
Depart from Chania
What’s Included
- Airport transfer to hotel
- 2-3* accommodation with breakfast
- 3 x 6-7 hour trekking excursions with a local English-speaking guide, lunch, and round-trip transfer
- Organized bus excursion to Samaria
- Transfer to the start of the White Mountains trail and return
- Luggage transfer
- Transfer from Elafonissi to Chania
- Round-trip airport shuttle
- Trip preparation and booking fees
- On-site travel agent
- 24-hour support via WhatsApp, Viber, and Google Maps
- E-guide to Crete with monument opening hours, restaurant recommendations, etc.
- Island hiking maps (E4 and trails off E4)
FROM MID APRIL TO MID OCTOBER ( 2 PARTICIPANTS ) | FROM 1299 EURO P/P |
| NOT SUITABLE FOR OTHER PERIODS |
