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- 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

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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- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrival in Paleochora, Crete
- Day 2 Walk through the Anidri Gorge. (only May-Sept, alternative walk from Elafonissos to Paleochora) (11km, 3-4hrs, +75-200m/-450-200m)
- Day 3 Coastal walk: from Paleochora to Sougia (15km, 5hr, +375m/-375m)
- Day 4 Mountain walk: from Sougia to Omalos plateau (12/16/21km, 6-7-8hrs, up to+1200m/-100m)
- Day 5 Walking the Samaria Gorge (17km, 5-6hrs, +50m/-1200m)
- Day 6 Coastal walk: from Agia Roumeli to Loutro (15km, 5hrs, +275m/-275m)
- Day 7 Roundwalk from Loutro (9-16km, 4hrs, +450-840m/-450-840m)
- Day 8 Departure
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Guide
- Additional Services

Operated by
Traventuria
Number of tours
31
Age Range
10 to 70 years old
Response time
12 hours
Response rate
100%
Traventuria is specialized in providing guided and self-guided hiking tours...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- Lucy· July 28th, 2022This 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
- Robin· April 19th, 2021An 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
- John· April 16th, 2021A 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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Tour ID: 216235
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