Crete - Gorges of the South-West

Crete - Gorges of the South-West 630 €, 8 Days

Endless views over the deep blue Libyan sea while walking along Europe’s most impressive coast. This area remains wild, with 2000 m high mountains falling steeply into the Libyan Sea: deep blue water, clear blue skies, and many opportunities to swim on deserted beaches. Via the imposing Irini Gorge, full of flowering oleander bushes, you go up to the scenic plateau of Omalos, where you stay overnight. Early in the morning, before the big groups arrive, you walk down the world-famous Samaria Gorge to the coast. Then you head further east along the coast to the most romantic village on Crete: idyllic Loutro, accessible only by boat. Greek ‘mezes’ await you on one of the seaside terraces. During the last walk of the trip, you explore the impressive Aradhna Gorge, a challenging walk and one you’ll never forget.

Highlights:
♦ Most impressive coastal path in Europe
♦ Omalos and the White Mountains
♦ Samaria Gorge and other canyons
♦ Car-free village Loutro on the coast
♦ Idyllic beaches

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Price Includes:
7 nights’ accommodation on B&B basis
Meals according to the itinerary( B-brekfast,L-Lunch,D-Dinner) All luggage transfers
Transfer Paleochora-Azogires on day 2
Luggage transfer Paleochora-Sougia on ferry (day 3)
Transfers Sougia to the starting point entrance Irini gorge (day 4)
Church Agios Theodoros (end of Irini gorge)-Omalos (day 4)
Luggage transfer from Sougia to Omalos (day 4)
Transfer Omalos-Xyloskala entrance Samaria gorge (day 5)
Luggage transfer Omalos-Sougia and by ferry to Agia Roumeli (day 5)
Luggage transfer from Agia Roumeli to Loutro (day 6)
Luggage transfer pick-up from port in Loutro to hotel (day 6)
24-hour telephone assistance
Access to Travel app

Not Included:
international and domestic flight tickets
airport transfers
travel insurance
public transportation and other ferry tickets
admissions and entrance fees
tips and gratuities
personal expenses (meals/drinks/phone calls/extra transfers etc.)
any items that have not been specifically mentioned in the program

Additional Services:
solo traveller supplement: available upon request
Transfer Airport Chania – (Vamos)Paleochora: on request
Other Airport arrival and/or departure transfers: on request
Additional night/s at any of the accommodations along the way: on request


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Crete - Gorges of the South-West (Rated 4.76 / 5 Based on 129 Reviews.)
Price
630 EUR
Duration
8 Days
Single Supplement
250 EUR
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Open for booking
Solo traveler rates: on request
Price
710 EUR
Duration
8 Days
Single Supplement
245 EUR
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Open for booking
Price
765 EUR
Duration
8 Days
Single Supplement
300 EUR
Status
Open for booking
Price
710 EUR
Duration
8 Days
Single Supplement
295 EUR
Status
Open for booking

Currency fluctuations might cause correction of price at any time.

These tours include trekking which is a little harder, normally on a challenging terrain. We take it for granted that you are in good condition and fit. You should be physically prepared at home to get the maximum of the tour. Most of the trekking is done at a greater height (max 3000m).

Tours of this level demand that you be really in good shape. The paths are not always in the best condition and the marking can be scarce. There are day-treks with big ascents and descents. Changing weather conditions /even in midsummer/ play an important role when trekking/cycling at a very high altitude and may cause changes of the preliminary route. This is to be decided by the mountain guide on the spot. Normally, the treks are 6/8h per day, but some can be longer. Preliminary hiking experience is an advantage, but not necessary if you are really in a good shape. Note that during some of the days, you should personally carry your baggage, which is naturally an additional difficulty. No rock/ice climbing experience is needed.

Group Size
Min. 1
Reservation System Code
GRCRSELF

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