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Crete: Gorges of the South-West Trek (Self-guided Hiking)

8 days
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From Sougia to Chania
5.0
3 traveler reviews
Crete: Gorges of the South-West Trek (Self-guided Hiking) - Traventuria

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Operator
Traventuria
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English
Age range 10 to 75
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Highlights

  • Explore Paleochora's Venetian fortress ruins
  • Hike through Anidri Gorge to Gialiskari Beach
  • Trek ancient trails from Paleochora to Sougia
  • Cross the thrilling Agia Irini and Figou Gorges
  • Navigate the famous Samaria Gorge to Agia Roumeli

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Paleochora, Crete
  2. Day 2 Walk through the Anidri Gorge. (only May-Sept, alternative walk from Elafonissos to Paleochora) (11km, 3-4hrs, +75-200m/-450-200m)
  3. Day 3 Coastal walk: from Paleochora to Sougia (15km, 5hr, +375m/-375m)
  4. Day 4 Mountain walk: from Sougia to Omalos plateau (12/16/21km, 6-7-8hrs, up to+1200m/-100m)
  5. Day 5 Walking the Samaria Gorge (17km, 5-6hrs, +50m/-1200m)
  6. Day 6 Coastal walk: from Agia Roumeli to Loutro (15km, 5hrs, +275m/-275m)
  7. Day 7 Roundwalk from Loutro (9-16km, 4hrs, +450-840m/-450-840m)
  8. Day 8 Departure
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Operated by

Traventuria

4.9
(120 reviews)

Number of tours

31

Age Range

10 to 70 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

Traventuria is specialized in providing guided and self-guided hiking tours in Bulgaria and to more than 20 countries across Europe.

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Customer Reviews

  • Crete: Gorges of the South-West Trek (Self-guided Hiking) reviewer 1
    · July 28th, 2022
    This 8day hiking trip in Crete worked like clockwork. Every transfer was on time, the walking details were great and all accommodation was comfortable with great food . Very happy to recommend. Samaria Gorge was definitely the highlight of our trek!
    Trip date: June 2022
  • Crete: Gorges of the South-West Trek (Self-guided Hiking) reviewer 2
    · April 19th, 2021
    An excellent itinerary and on-site organization. Crete turned out to be an amazing island, hiding loads of secrets. Thank you for organizing this enjoyable holiday for us!
    Trip date: September 2020
  • Crete: Gorges of the South-West Trek (Self-guided Hiking) reviewer 3
    · April 16th, 2021
    A great tour, revealing just a fraction of a great and diverse island. Will definitely go back to explore the rest of it! Faultless organization and outfitter!
    Trip date: September 2020
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