The picturesque scenery and its wilderness in combination with the low difficulty make the descent of Imbros ideal for beginners and families with children. The walking length of the gorge is 9 km and the course lasts about 2.5 hours. Swim in the refreshing cool waters of Southern Cretan villages in the end of the tour.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hiking escort
✔ Air conditioned vehicle
✔ Pick-up and drop-off service from designated pick-up points
✖ Entrance fee for the Gorge (2,50€)
✖ Food, drinks and personal expenses
Pickup Locations
1. Porto Platanias Beach Luxury Selection
2. Panorama
3. Eden Beach Hotel
4. Hotel Aegli
5. Lagon - Life Spirit Boutique Hotel
6. La Maison Ottomane
7. Samaria Hotel
8. Triton Apartments
9. Domes Zeen Chania, A Luxury Collection Resort, Crete
10. Hotel Christina
11. Hotel Lissos
12. Royal Sun Hotel
13. Hotel Belmondo
14. Tina Hotel
15. Hotel Irene
16. Elektra Beach Hotel
17. Gaia Kreta Hotel
18. Kalimera
19. Nefeli Hotel
20. Airis Boutique & Suites
Additional Info: At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and address. You will be notified by e-mail about the pickup point and time (mainly from hotels at Agia Marina, Agioi Apostoloi, Chania City Center, Gerani, Halepa area, Kalamaki, Kolymvari, Maleme, Platanias, Stalos, Tavronitis).
Itinerary
1
Imbros Gorge
Free time for coffee and/or breakfast. Hike at the 2nd largest gorge in Crete. During your descent you will meet various famous locations such as the “Airplane”, “Stenada”, “Mesofarango” and “Xepitira Arch”. Hike ends at Komitades village
Duration: 3 hours
2
Sfakia
Chora Sfakion is the capital of the remote and mountainous region of Sfakia. The sandy beach with the crystal clear blue waters is suitable for relaxation after the hiking.
A few coffee shops and taverns are located within and around the villages.
In its northern neighbourhood, you will find the ruins of the venetian “Fortress of Sfakia”, where you can get a panoramic view of Sfakia and admire the wilderness of the nature.
Charming seaside settlement. The sandy beach with the crystal clear blue waters is suitable for relaxation after hiking. A few coffee shops and taverns are located within and around the villages. In its northern neighbourhood, you will find the ruins of the venetian “Fortress of Sfakia”, where you can get a panoramic view of Sfakia and admire the wilderness of the nature.
Duration: 1.25 hours
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
