Hiking Crete: Gorges & Coastal Walks

Greece

From £799

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.

Dates

Trip Overview
Trip Overview

Accommodation
Hotels (6 nts).
Checklist
Documents:
- Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
- Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
- Passport (required) (With photocopies)
- Required visas or vaccination certificates (required) (With photocopies)
- Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)

Essentials:
- Binoculars (optional)
- Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
- Cash, credit and debit cards
- Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
- Ear plugs
- First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
- Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
- Fleece top/sweater
- Footwear
- Hat
- Locks for bags
- Long pants/jeans
- Moneybelt
- Outlet adapter
- Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
- Reusable water bottle
- Shirts/t-shirts
- Sleepwear
- Small travel towel
- Sunglasses
- Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
- Watch and alarm clock
- Waterproof backpack cover
- Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
- Hand sanitizer (required)
- Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
- Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
- Quick Covid Test/Antigen Test

Light Hiking:
- Hiking boots/sturdy walking shoes
- Hiking pants (Convertible/Zip-off and quick dry recommended)
Group Leader
CEO / Licensed hiking guide throughout.
Group Size Notes
Max 14, Avg 10.
Highlights
Hike Samaria Gorge and the White Mountains (Lefka Ori), See the southern coast's stunning beauty, Sit down to dinner with local food and drink, Visit local towns only reachable by boat or on foot
Introduction
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.
Meal Budget
Allow USD250-325 for meals not included.
Meals Included
6 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
Optional Activities
Agia Roumeli
- Swimming (Free)

Mármara
- Hike to Aradena Gorge

Start / Finish
ex Chania
Transport
Private vehicle, walking.
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - 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.
Itinerary

Route Overview

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.
ACTIVITY
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
ACCOMMODATION
Arkadi Hotel Chania
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.
ACTIVITY
Begin your hike through the White Mountains at the entrance to Agia Irini Gorge. The trail winds through areas of humidity and shade, with a large clearing halfway up graced by gigantic, ancient plane trees. Notice the wide variety of plants as you continue, ending the trek at Agia Irini village.
TRANSPORT
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
TRANSPORT
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Neos Omalos
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.
ACTIVITY
Lace up your boots for a full-day hike though 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 300m high. If we're lucky, we may spot a griffon vulture, wild goat, or maybe even a golden eagle. Descend to the coast town of Agia Roumeli.
ACCOMMODATION
Gigilos Hotel Agia Roumeli
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.
ACTIVITY
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.
FREE_TIME
Opt for a quick dip in the waters as we rest by a beach.
ACTIVITY
Continue with a leisurely hike to the village of Loutro.
ACCOMMODATION
John Akroyiali Rooms Loutro
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!
FREE_TIME
Enjoy a full free day to relax or explore.
ACTIVITY
Enjoy a local family-style dinner and feast on Cretan dishes, toasting with a homegrown drink called "tsikoudia".
ACCOMMODATION
John Akroyiali Rooms Loutro
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.
ACTIVITY
Trek through pebbled paths and steep rock faces that overlook the deep blue sea on a beautiful stretch of coastal trails.
TRANSPORT
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
ACCOMMODATION
Arkadi Hotel Chania
Day 7: Chania
Depart at any time.

Pricing & Availability

Date From	Date To	Price
03 September 2023	09 September 2023	£829
24 September 2023	30 September 2023	£829
08 October 2023	14 October 2023	£829
12 May 2024	18 May 2024	£829
26 May 2024	01 June 2024	£829
09 June 2024	15 June 2024	£829
30 June 2024	06 July 2024	£829
01 September 2024	07 September 2024	£829
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29 September 2024	05 October 2024	£829
06 October 2024	12 October 2024	£829

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