Hiking Crete: Gorges & Coastal Walks - 7 Days
Who is this trip for
Genders
- Female51%
- Male49%
Average age
Start / End
- Chaniá
- Chaniá
Physical rating
Group size
1 - 14Meals included
7Highlights
- Visit local towns only reachable by boat or on foot
- Sit down to dinner with local food and drink
- See the southern coast's stunning beauty
- Hike Samaria Gorge and the White Mountains (Lefka Ori)
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Summary
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.
Itinerary
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.
What's Included
Accommodation
Hotels (6 nts).
Meals
Breakfasts: 6, Lunches: 0, Dinners: 1
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
Vegetarian options availableLocal Guide
GuidedThis adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.
Wifi
Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.
Dates & Prices
Sep 25
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- Save 2%Sun 5 Oct 2025 > Sat 11 Oct 2025Guaranteed Departure£899Best offer£881
Customer reviews & ratings
I loved every minute of it. Getting to know all the local spots, eating authentically local food, sharing the best hiking paths with an amazing group an meeting strangers that become friends. Thanks for this truly amazing time. I love the Organisation, the amount of people in the Group and the guide
Elisa Oct, 2024 Verifiedextremely precious experience overall. The beauty of crete, experiencing it through a locals eye, meeting kind and inspiring travelmates My trip was well organised, the guide was excellent, beautiful trip
Alessia Oct, 2024 Verified
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