Walking in Crete

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5 Based on 1 Review
  • duration 8 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-17152
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Chania, Greece
  • Ends Heraklion, Greece
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • 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
The "Walking In Crete" tour starts in Chania and ends in Heraklion. It is a walking trip that takes 8 days taking you through Omalos Plateau, Heraklion, Agia Roumeli and 3 other destinations in Greece. "Walking In Crete" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Get a step closer to island life on our walking tour of Crete. Discover isolated beaches, secluded coves, and impressive canyons as you walk and hike through the island's most-icon landscapes. Take on routes through the White Mountains and Samaria and Zaros Gorges, then, at the end of the day, refuel with traditional Greek grub in local tavernas.



Samaria Gorge - Put your walking boots to the test with a rewarding hike through Europe's longest gorge.



Discover Loutro - Take a boat trip along the coast to explore the picturesque remote fishing village.



Cretan hospitality - Enjoy a typically Cretan welcome, sampling traditional food and rubbing shoulders with locals.
ITINERARY Expand All
Select Tour Version:
  • Day 1 : Join trip in Chania
  • Day 2 : Walking tour of Chania, drive to Omalos Plateau
  • Day 3 : Hike Samaria Gorge to Agia Roumeli
  • Day 4 : Coastal walk to Loutro, ferry to Chora Sfakion
  • Day 5 : Walk through Ilingas gorge to Loutro
  • Day 6 : Morning relaxing in Chora Sfakion, drive to Zaros
  • Day 7 : Hiking in Zaros Gorge
  • Day 8 : Drive to Heraklion Airport where trip ends
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
  • 7 Breakfasts
Accommodation
  • Arkadi Hotel (1 night)
  • Neos Omalos Hotel (1 night)
  • Paralia Rooms (1 night)
  • Xenia Hotel (2 nights)
  • Hotel Idi (2 nights)
Transport
  • Driver(s)
  • Bus
  • Ferry
Guide
  • Explore Tour Leader
  • Boat Crew
Others
  • Taxi
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Chania and from Heraklion are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Walking in Crete tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 1 review
  • Janet
  • On Aug 10 2020
5 - Excellent
Excellent
The 3 main hikes were great. The Samaria Gorge, the coastal walk and the Zaros Gorge were excellent. We would have struggled with the logistics of doing them if we werent on an organised tour. There was just that one day as I... Read more
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
Request a private and/or personalized departure To design a private tour, we'll ask you some more information in the following steps.
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GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Walking in Crete tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 30 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 May 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Walking in Crete 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 Walking in Crete 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.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR)  within 72 hours of departure.
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