Contrasts of Crete Walking

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duration 8 days
tour type Private
age requirement 18-95 yrs
guiding method Self-guided
Tour Code BM-38033
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Operated in English

Starts Chania, Greece
Ends Chania, Greece

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This self-guided walking holiday explores the most remote south-west corner of Crete

Start and end in Chania, the "Contrasts Of Crete Walking" tour is a self-guided trekking and hiking tour that takes 8 days. You will travel through Hora Sfakion, Lissos, Samaria Gorge and 3 other destinations in Greece. "Contrasts Of Crete Walking" is a private tour which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

There are often no roads within miles and most of the local commuting is done by boat! You'll follow ancient paths and shepherd trails through gorges and along stoney coastal paths that meander above hidden coves, along virgin beaches and across pebbly promontories, often within metres of the appetisingly clear waters of the Mediterranean.

Starting in Chania, the most charming city of Crete we head towards the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) which take their name from the shining bleached limestone in summer. Explore the lush Samaria and Agia Irini gorges blanketed with colourful Cretan rock lettuce and Aubretia. Follow the southern coastline from Sougia to Ancient Lissos, known for its famous Temple of Asklepios (Aesculapium), where people came from all over Crete to be cured by the local waters. The temple was destroyed in a great earthquake, but its mosaic floor depicting animals and geometrical patterns is preserved. Continue along the coast to Loutro, passing the chapel of St Pavlos, said to mark the place where St Paul landed on Crete. There are plenty of swimming opportunities along the way and your final walk takes you to Freshwater Beach before returning to Chania.

You'll be treated to historical sites, fabulous swimming spots and a spectacular variety of birds. The White Mountains have golden eagles and lammergeyers and at lower altitudes you will find bee-eaters, hoopoes, blue rock thrush and golden oreols.

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Day 1: Arrive in Chania
Day 2: Chania to Agia Irini and Sougia Bay
Day 3: Sougia Bay to Ancient Lissos
Day 4: Samaria Gorge
Day 5: Agia Roumeli to Loutro
Day 6: Optional walk to Aradena
Day 7: Loutro to Hora Sfakion (Chania)
Day 8: Leave Chania

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

7 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of HHH and 3-star hotels,Luggage transfers between hotels

Meals

All breakfasts

Others

Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
Route directions and maps
Walking transfers on days 2, 3 and 7

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Any Solo traveller supplements (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
Visas or vaccinations

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Contrasts of Crete Walking tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 08 August 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 08 August 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Contrasts of Crete Walking tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Contrasts of Crete Walking tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.

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