WALKING IN CRETE
On this holiday we explore the coastal and mountain villages of Crete. We discover isolated beaches, secluded coves and impressive canyons. We walk in the White Mountains, hike through the Samaria and Zaros Gorges and experience rural Cretan hospitality.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Khania. Day 2 Khania Explore the old, walled, harbour town before heading into the mountains. Public bus to the Omalos Plateau, where traditional goat-herds tend their flocks. Day 3 Mount Gingilos Walk in the White Mountains and enjoy views over the Samaria Gorge. Option to climb Mount Gingilos. Day 4 Samaria Gorge Hike through Europe’s longest gorge to the old fishing village of Ayia Roumeli and take the ferry to Loutro. Day 5 Loutro Explore the tiny coastal village – only accessible by sea or on foot. Optional walks include hiking in the Aradena Gorge. Day 6 Preveli Catch the ferry to Khora Sfakion. Drive to Zaros stopping at the working Preveli Monastery. Day 7 Zaros Hike through the spectacular ravines and canyons of the Zaros Gorge. Day 8 Drive to Heraklion and fly to the UK.
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/cr
Samaria Gorge
“Moderate walks exploring the wonderful mountains, gorges and
coastline of Crete”
inclusive from
£871 8 DAYS
Trek grade MODERATE Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 5 nights hotels, 2 nights pension. 7 breakfasts are included.
Transport: Bus and ferry.
Trekking Details: We walk for 4 days for an average of 5–6 hours each day. We generally trek on mountain trails with some occasional short, steep ascents. We have graded this trip as moderate.
Group Size: Generally 16 to 18. TOUR DATES
The Walking in Crete tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
explore.co.uk/tours/cr
TOUR ONLY – 8 DAYS Tour price without flights from £599
Walking in Crete Ref CR
Khania TREK LENGTH & GRADIENT
2400m 2000m 1600m 1200m 800m 400m 0m
Omalos Mt Gingilos (optional) Optional walks Day 3 – 6-8hrs 64 Day 4 – 6-8hrs Day 5 – 5hrs Day 7 – 4-5hrs For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk Loutro Zaros R oumeli LOUTRO Ayia
Khora Sfakion
LIB YA N SEA
CRETE OMALOS Samaria Gorge Monastery Preveli
2456m Idi
SEA OF CRETE
Zaros Gorge
ZAROS km
080
HER AKLIO N (Iraklion)
flight
DETAILS
Ref:
CR
EUROPE
GREECE
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