4-day hiking trip in the Island of Crete, Greece
Enjoy a 4-day hiking trip in Greece with certified mountain guide Akis Parousis and discover the most beautiful places in Crete!
4 Days
May - Oct
High
Intermediate
Highlights
* Discover the beautiful island of Crete.
* Enjoy the Mediterranean coastline and culture.
* Revel at the awe-inspiring locations of this amazing island.
Description
Would you like to discover the most beautiful spots in Crete? Then join me on this amazing 4-day hiking trip in Greece!
Crete is a majestic island. Overlooking the glittering blue Mediterranean, it is the ideal location for a hiking adventure. The island of King Minoas is also well known for its high mountains, magnificent gorges and canyons and extended trail network. Mythology, culture, history, food, and unique fauna and flora are all part of this island’s unique charm. Join me to discover some of its best-kept secrets!
On this hiking trip, we will go along the south coastline of Crete and discover one of the purest and isolated areas of southern Europe. Every day we will walk approximately 5 hours in some of the most awe-inspiring places of Crete. Splendid seaside beaches and mountain trails, overnight stays in traditional seafront villages, Greek hospitality, Mediterranean food, and exceptional wine will all be part of this adventure which everyone is welcome to join.
So, are you ready for a thrilling adventure in Greece? Then book your place now and join me on this 8-day program. I will be happy to be your guide!
I also offer a hut to hut Mount Olympus hiking tour, check it out!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Transportation start and back
- Mountain guide expenses
Price details
<b>Please note that a minimum of 4 participants is necessary in order to run the group dates. </b>
Itinerary
Day 1: Meeting in Crete Island – Chania town – Samaria Gorge
Meeting in Chania town and transfer towards the trail head to Omalos Plateau
Today we will hike one of the longest and most beautiful gorges in Europe: The
famous Samaria Gorge.
A well marked trail runs 16 km of unspoiled nature inside the gorge, and exits at
the Mediterranean Sea.
Duration: 6 – 7 hours
Vertical drop: 1250m
The hike ends at the sea front village Agia Roumeli. Rest, relaxation, swimming
in crystal clean waters, Mediterranean food and overnight stay at the village.
Day 2: Again Roumeli – White Mountains – St. John
Breakfast at the guest house and start hiking.
The sea side trail runs the coast line through pine forest, and faces the
Mediterranean Sea. Afterwards, climbs the mountain south side towards our final
destination, the St. John mountain village, too far away from the civilization,
almost lost in time…
During our hike, the guests will be briefed about the wild herbs and flowers, the
history and mythology of the area.
Duration: 5 – 6 hours
Vertical ascent: 800m
Settle down in a guest house – dinner – briefing about the next day schedule.
Overnight stay.
Day 3: St. John – Aradaina Gorge
Breakfast at the guest house and transfer towards the entrance of Aradaina
Gorge.
The well marked trail runs the gorge through impressive rock formations, and
during the hike we will experience the Cretan nature, smell the Mediterranean
herbs and finally we will exit in a magnificent secret beach with crystal waters –
The Marble Beach.
Duration: 4 hours
Vertical Drop: 600m
Relaxation – swimming
Same afternoon, transfer with a boat towards Loutro village, the most iconic and
magnificent part of the south Crete. The small sea front village with magnificent
architecture welcomes the hiker’s. Now, we are too far away from roads and vehicles, isolated at the very south end of Europe.
Settle down in a sea front hotel – dinner – overnight stay.
Day 4: Loutro Bay – Sfakia
Breakfast at the hotel and start hiking towards Sfakia.
Via a magnificent sea side trail, we will cross the marvelous Sweet Waters
beach and finally we will access the historic Sfakia village.
Duration: 3 hours
The same afternoon we will enjoy the nearby Iligas Beach and typical Cretan
cuisine.
Early afternoon transfer towards Chania town
End of trip
Equipment you will need to bring
Sunglasses
Water bottle
Poles
swim wear, sun screen, sun hat, towel, flop flops
FAQs
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About the guide
Akis
4.6
(16)
Mountain Guide
I was born in 1975 in Katerini, the town where I currently live.
I discovered the world of climbing and mountaineering when I was 15, and soon it became my passion. Over the years, I have specialised in mountaineering, ski mountaineering, rock climbing and ice climbing. I am a certified mountain guide (HMGA).
I have ascended hundreds of times Mount Olympus, Varasova, Meteora, Mount Gkiona, Mount Vardousia, Mount Pindos and others, both by the traditional and the modern routes.
But I also have a lot of experience abroad. I climbed many routes, both rock and ice/snow, in different areas including Mont Blanc, the Dolomites, Gran Paradiso and the Aosta Valley.
I also have a vast experience in ski mountaineering both in Greece and around Europe.
I am also a certified mountaineering and climbing instructor. I apply this by teaching in various Climbing and Mountaineering Associations.
During the winter, I also spend time as a ski instructor in my region, where there is a local academy.
Languages
Greek | French | English
Certificates
HMGA
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