Walking in Crete
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- Explore the best of Crete on this weeklong walking holiday
- Hike through Europe's longest gorge on the Samaria Trail
- Warm Cretan hospitality, welcoming villages and enjoy delicious fresh seafood
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Our Crete walking tour starts in Chania, a beautiful old Venetian walled town, with a bustling harbour and lively tavernas. For those arriving in time, our tour leader will meet you in the hotel reception at 6pm and, for those that wish, there'll be the chance to...
This morning, we'll take a walking tour around Chania. We'll walk around the harbour, lined with pastel-coloured buildings and through the winding back streets, home to the traditional cobblers who make the traditional Cretan leather boots. This afternoon, we'll ...
Today, we'll walk through this spectacular gorge. To make the complete descent to the fishing village of Agia Roumeli, it might take us anywhere between six to eight hours. We'll follow a steep zig-zag path, some 760 meters/2,494 feet down into the gorge itself, past ...
Today, we'll take a beautiful walk along the coast. Following the well-marked cliff path, we'll walk through pine woods, passing by secluded beaches. At Ayios Pavlos, we'll see an old chapel situated on a ledge above the water, built on the spot that Saint Paul is sai...
This quaint seashore village, perched on craggy rocks and nestled in a cove, gives us the opportunity to experience life in a less accessible part of the island. We'll spend the day here, perhaps taking a walk along the coast or inland, swimming or simply relaxing. An...
Today we'll get the ferry along the coast to Chora Sfakion, a pleasant coastal village with just a few hundred inhabitants and an old reputation as a lair of brigands, smugglers, and pirates. The Sfakians cherish their independence and see themselves as Sfakians first...
Deep in the heart of Crete are the Idi Mountains. This scenic region is particularly noted for its spring waters, which are bottled and sold throughout the island. Our primary reason for visiting Zaros is to walk in the surrounding mountains, and we'll set off after b...
We'll leave Zaros today to drive to Heraklion Airport where our trip ends. There'll be a transfer provided to Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport (HER) today, which is around a one-hour drive from our hotel. The transfer will arrive at the airport around 11.45...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Richard
Oct 2023
Walking in Crete
Gorge at Zoros and the general group dynamic. A good mix of people in a lovely environment
Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
Walking in Crete
Restaurant recommended was not great, would not visit the place again, the guide could have been more informative, some important details were not always shared, or ...
Barbara
Oct 2023
Walking in Crete
Excellent walking & swimming. Covered the highlights of the island experiencing mountainous and coastal scenery. Good variety of accommodation and food. Excellen...
Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
Walking in Crete
Samurai Gorge however it was very hot throghout the week
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