Crete is famous for its numerous attractions of natural origin. The gorge called Agia Irini Gorge or the Gorge of St. Irina is not less interesting and beautiful place located to the west of Samaria Gorge.
Unlike Samaria, it is not so popular among tourists and is great for quiet and lonely walks.
The climate of this area is comfortable for walking. Even on a hot summer day, you will be protected from the glaring sun in the shade of the trees. Due to the fact that there are a large number of trees here, you will not get tired of the heat and will always be surrounded by fresh air and refreshing coolness.
Sougia Beach is a perfect place to rest from the city rush and to plunge into a calm and moderate rhythm, enjoy the beauty of nature. During the tour you can not only relax, get acquainted with the nature of the island, but also take fantastic photos.
An exciting journey will bring a lot of new, positive emotions and unforgettable impressions.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Wi-fi on board and Water from the springs of the White Mountains “Samaria”, in bottles.
✔ Luxury Vehicle with a professional driver.
✔ Accompaniment by a professional guide.
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✔ Hiking sticks.
✔ Pick-up / Drop-off at your hotel.
✖ Personal expenses, drinks, lunch / dinner.
✖ Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts.
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Villa Kerasi
2. Souda Airport
3. Porto Platanias Beach Luxury Selection
4. Panorama
5. Eden Beach Hotel
6. Aloni Suites
7. Hotel Stellina Village
8. Hotel Aegli
9. Lagon - Life Spirit Boutique Hotel
10. Zorbas Beach Village Hotel
11. La Maison Ottomane
12. Samaria Hotel
13. Triton Apartments
14. Domes Zeen Chania, A Luxury Collection Resort, Crete
15. Hotel Christina
16. Hotel Lissos
17. Royal Sun Hotel
18. Hotel Belmondo
19. Tina Hotel
20. Hotel Irene
Additional Info: Private pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, villa, cruise, or any other point in the region of Chania. Pick-up time is flexible and upon your final confirmation.
Itinerary
1
Agia Eirini
A small cafe was built in front of the gorge, where you can refresh yourself or recharge while having a cup of invigorating coffee. There are also the springs with drinking water. Further the road leads to the forest.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Agia Irini Gorge
The gorge is located across the western slope of Pilafi Mountain. Its length is about 8 kilometres. It will take you at an average 3 hours to cover this distance. The tour has an easy level of difficulty. There are no difficult rises and large elevation changes (the maximum difference is 500 meters).
Walking along the gorge, it is impossible not to see the rich flora. Plane trees, pines, cypresses stretch on both sides of the road. In addition, a lot of wild herbs and spices grow there.
On the way, there will be places where you can relax and get a bite to eat. The springs with clean drinking water are located throughout the route. In the springtime, you may be lucky to watch the picturesque waterfalls.
Duration: 4 hours
3
Sougia Beach
At the end of the gorge there is also a cafe in which you can regain some strength and have refreshing drinks. Then we will go to the village of Sougia, one of the main attractions of which is a beautiful pebble beach.
A distinctive feature of Sougia Beach is a wide coastline. Even in high season, the beach is not crowded with tourists. The resort has everything to satisfy the needs of the vacationers:
Sun beds;
Umbrellas;
Shower;
Changing rooms.
Not far from the beach, there are small taverns and cafes where you can taste the local cuisine.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• If any participant suffers from any severe allergy (e.g. to bee stings, food allergies/intolerances) or has medical/health issues we need to be aware of, it is important to let us know in advance. This is clearly a safety measure, personal information is by no means violated and we exercise all discretion.
• Moysidis Travel is covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Each participant is advised to take out health/travel insurance before travelling to Crete.
