Walking in Crete
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Walking tour
- Natural landmarks sightseeing
- Cultural, religious and historic sites
- Family
- Customizable
- 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
- 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
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.
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Day 1 : Join trip in Chania
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Day 2 : Walking tour of Chania, drive to Omalos Plateau
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Day 3 : Hike Samaria Gorge to Agia Roumeli
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Day 4 : Coastal walk to Loutro, ferry to Chora Sfakion
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Day 5 : Walk through Ilingas gorge to Loutro
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Day 6 : Morning relaxing in Chora Sfakion, drive to Zaros
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Day 7 : Hiking in Zaros Gorge
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Day 8 : Drive to Heraklion Airport where trip ends
- 7 Breakfasts
- Arkadi Hotel (1 night)
- Neos Omalos Hotel (1 night)
- Paralia Rooms (1 night)
- Xenia Hotel (2 nights)
- Hotel Idi (2 nights)
- Driver(s)
- Bus
- Ferry
- Explore Tour Leader
- Boat Crew
- Taxi
- 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.
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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- Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
- Earn US$ 40+ in travel credits.
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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.
PaymentFor 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 InsuranceWalking 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.
VisaFor 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 TravelersA 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 MeasuresThis 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) Â within 72 hours of departure.