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Walking in Crete (Walking Tour)

Summary:

Trek trails on the largest island in Greece, where the magical Mediterranean meets ancient empires

Duration
8 Days
Next Departure
11-May-2025
Starting at
± USD 2,652.00
Price per day
± USD 331.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
Exodus Adventure Travel
Tour
Walking in Crete
Travel Style
Walking Tour
Group Size
4 - 16
Overall rating
Star Rating: 5 (5.00)
Age Group
16 - 99 Years
Categories
tour category: Boattour category: Walking

Map: Walking in Crete (Exodus)

Summary

Trek trails on the largest island in Greece, where the magical Mediterranean meets ancient empires

Day 1
Start Chania; Optional Orientation Tour; Welcome B...
Day 2
Transfer To Paleochora; Coastal Walk To Ancient Li...
Day 3
Hike Samaria Gorge
Day 4
Hike To The White-Washed Village Of Loutro
Day 5
Ferry To Chora Sfakion; Hike To The Palm-Backed Pr...
Day 6
Visit The Ancient Greek City Of Eleftherna And Arc...
Day 7
Circular Village Walk; Visit The Ancient Ruins Of ...
Day 8
End In Chania

Details

Twinkling Mediterranean waters, a rugged interior and millennia-old civilisations make Crete a must for any hike-loving adventurer. See it for yourself on this highlight-heavy walking getaway, which includes a never-forgotten journey down the dramatic chasm of Samaria Gorge and a stop at the peaceful sugarcube village of Loutro. We also dig deep into the local history and culture, admiring ancient ruins of long-gone empires, discovering ancient pottery traditions and sampling the popular local olive oil at a farm. Of course, tracking plenty of coastal trails means we have time for refreshing dips in that inviting sparkly sea.

Highlights

  • Walk the UNESCO-listed Samaria Gorge
  • Stay overnight in the all-white coastal village of Loutro
  • End a gorgeous hike with sea swims at the palm-backed Preveli Beach
  • Soak up the history of the once-powerful ancient Greek city of Eleftherna

Included in Price

  • All breakfasts, four picnic lunches and four dinners are included. Breakfasts are buffets, typically with coffee, tea, orange juice, bread, butter, yoghurt, eggs, marmalade or honey, tomato/cucumber and cheese (with more options in the larger towns). A dining experience in Greece isn’t the same without spending evenings in a taverna – a small, family-run Greek restaurant – and on this trip we visit many of them. Dishes to try in the evenings include homemade filo pastry pies, moussaka, stuffed vegetables plus a variety of other vegetarian and vegan dishes, fresh salads, crunchy bread, cheeses and locally caught fish and seafood. Also try the local meat, such as lamb, pork, chicken and beef.
  • Seven breakfasts, four boxed lunches, four dinners
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout
  • Necessary luggage transfers and ferry tickets
  • Entrance fees to ancient Aptera, Eleftherna and Samaria Gorge
  • Licensed archaeological guide in Aptera

NOT included in price

  • Travel insurance
  • Visas or vaccinations
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Tourist tax (paid locally)

Travel Package

 

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Crete

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