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6-Nights Hiking Crete: Gorges & Coastal Walks - Active from $1,299

G Adventures

OFFER ID 1532919

Hiking Crete: Gorges & Coastal Walks
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.

Highlights
Hike Samaria Gorge and the White Mountains (Lefka Ori), See the southern coast's stunning beauty, Sit down to dinner with local food and drink, Visit local towns only reachable by boat or on foot

Accommodation
Hotels (6 nts).

Group Leader
CEO / Licensed hiking guide throughout.

Group Size Notes
Max 14, Avg 10.

Meals Included
6 breakfasts, 1 dinner

What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Local Cretan Family-style Dinner, Loutro. Guided hikes to Agia Irini Gorge, Samaria Gorge, St Pavlos and Marmara, Loutro, and Sfakia. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.


6 nights from $1,299 per person

Itinerary
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G Adventures: Hiking Crete: Gorges & Coastal Walks

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.

Featured Destinations
Loutro
Agia Roumeli
Located in the southwest of Crete, Greece, Agia Roumeli is tucked between picturesque high wild mountains, and the crystal blue breathtaking Libyan Sea beach. This area of Crete holds rare flora, fauna and geology, which can be seen at the Samaria Gorge National Park; also found in the park are the ruins of the temple of Apollo Tarraeus.
Omalos
Chania

The beautiful town of Chania is where modern, Venetian, Turkish and traditional architecture are blended together to make this one of the most picturesque towns in Crete.  Various archaeological sites, villages, churches, caves, gorges and wonderful beaches are embellishing the charming area. It is worth a visit to the Archeological museum that is housed in the Venetian church of St. Fragiskos and exhibits important finds from the Neolithic and Minoan period to the late Roman.

 

Excursions

Chania Walking Tour (Chania, Crete) - 3 hours

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Chania Walking Tour (Chania, Crete) - 3 hours

Highlights/Description:

  • Archaeological Museum
  • Venetian fortifications
  • The Arsenals
  • The 1860 Greek Orthodox Cathedral
  • The 1879 Roman Catholic Cathedral
  • The Etz Hayyim Synagogue
  • The Turkish Quarters
This specially designed tour around the old town and Venetian port will reveal Chania's status as a cultural crossroads. Our walk will allow you to visit the most important sites, such as the Archaeological Museum, the Venetian fortifications, the Arsenals, the 1860 Greek Orthodox

Cathedral, the 1879 Roman Catholic cathedral, the Etz Hayyim Synagogue, and the Turkish quarters behind the inner harbour. The tour will also bring out plenty of hidden spots off the beaten track, which reflect the eclectic mix of influences that has given Chania its very unique atmosphere.
 
A walk through time, the tour promises to help you gain an understanding of how the city's multilayered history has unfolded. While it has been well researched and planned, it is designed to be informal and "loosely" organised to allow for flexibilities that can add to your pleasure


Tour Duration: 3 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:
  • Licensed, English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Applicable taxes
  • Transfers to/from port of Chania
Not Included:
  • Meals, unless otherwise noted
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

Heaven and Crete (Chania, Crete) - 5 hours

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Heaven and Crete (Chania, Crete) - 5 hours

Highlights/Description:

  • Tour of the botanical park
  • Cretan delicacies and drinks tasting
  • Meze style lunch
  • Tour around scenic areas and villages of the Cretan mountains
  • Visit to a traditional winery and its vineyards
  • Information about the unique viticulture and the indigenous grape varietals
  • A wine-tasting session with 5 different types and styles of wines
  • Info booklet and Wine Certificate
Enjoy the flora of Crete in a unique setting, home to a vast variety of Mediterranean fruits, herbs, medicinal and ornamental plants.  Learn about herbs and spices growing here and their use in the Cretan diet.Try local delicacies and feast like a Cretan before visiting a well-known winery, where you will get to taste their awarded wines.
 
Tour Duration: 5 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:
  • Licensed, English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Applicable taxes
  • Transfers to/from port of Chania
Not Included:
  • Meals, unless otherwise noted
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

Wine and Olive Trails of Crete - 4 hours

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Wine and Olive Trails of Crete - 4 hours

Highlights/Description:

  • Visit to the oldest olive tree in the world
  • Visit to a traditional winery and its vineyard
  • Information about the unique viticulture and the indigenous grape varietals
  • A wine-tasting session with 5 different types and styles of wines
  • Info booklet and Wine Certificate
  • Visit to an organic olive oil estate and extra virgin olive oil tasting
  • Picnic with traditional Cretan delicacies and drinks
A magnificent introduction to ancient sights and flavors!  Visit the oldest olive tree in the world and learn about the history of its sacred land.  You will then enjoy a wine tasting experience at one of the best wineries in the area.  Continue with the tour of an innovative, yet old fashioned, organic extra virgin olive oil estate using traditional techniques and enjoy a delicious picnic rich with Cretan delicacies.
 
Tour Duration: 4-5 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:
  • Licensed, English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Applicable taxes
  • Transfers to/from port of Chania
Not Included:
  • Meals, unless otherwise noted
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges
05/03/2026 - 05/09/2026
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05/10/2026 - 05/16/2026
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05/17/2026 - 05/23/2026
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05/24/2026 - 05/30/2026
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06/07/2026 - 06/13/2026
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06/14/2026 - 06/20/2026
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06/21/2026 - 06/27/2026
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06/28/2026 - 07/04/2026
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09/06/2026 - 09/12/2026
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09/13/2026 - 09/19/2026
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09/20/2026 - 09/26/2026
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09/27/2026 - 10/03/2026
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* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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Length
6 Nights
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Remarks
Pricing is per person, land only, in US dollars and based on double occupancy. For specific validity dates, discount amount and tour information, please return to the promotion in question. Promotion valid on G Adventures small group tours excluding Independent, MS Expedition or National Geographic Journeys, unless otherwise stated. Promotion applicable to new bookings only and cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Does not apply to airfare (unless otherwise stated), pre-/post-accommodation, 'My Own Room' or 'My Own Tent', transfers, theme packs, insurance, polar kayaking & camping excursions or other in-country services. G Adventures reserves the right to withdraw this offer from sale at any time. Itinerary and map subject to change. Please click here for a description of the travel style options provided by G Adventures. 

Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
 

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

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