Hiking Crete: Gorges & Coastal Walks

G Adventures · 7 days

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Hiking Crete: Gorges & Coastal Walks
Hiking Crete: Gorges & Coastal Walks
7 Days
From AUD $1767 Was AUD $2079
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Average

Rating


(20 reviews)

Hiking Crete: Gorges & Coastal Walks

Hiking Crete: Gorges & Coastal Walks

G Adventures · 7 days

Use code BONUS10 to get an extra 10% off all tours — for a limited time only. T&Cs apply

Duration

7 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Budget

Physical Rating

Average

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

If you like the feel of being transported to another world, you'll feel right at home on this hiking tour of the rocky landscapes of Crete.

Includes

Activities

  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Local Cretan Family-style Dinner, Loutro
  • Guided hike through Agia Irini Gorge
  • Full-day hike through Samaria Gorge with a local guide
  • Guided hike to St Pavlos and Marmara to Loutro
  • Coastal hike to Sfakia with a local guide
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Hotels (6 nts).
  • 6 breakfasts, 1 dinner

Transport

  • Private vehicle, walking.

Highlights

  • Hike Samaria Gorge and the White Mountains (Lefka Ori)
  • See the southern coast's stunning beauty
  • Sit down to dinner with local food and drink
  • Visit local towns only reachable by boat or on foot
Hiking Crete: Gorges & Coastal Walks

Trip Details

Duration

7 days

Transportation

Private vehicle, walking.

Guide Language

English

Starts

Chania, Greece

Finishes

Chania, Greece

Accommodations

Budget

Travel Style

Active, Budget

Physical Rating

Average

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Chania

Arrive at any time. Meet your CEO, an experienced local hiking guide, at tonight's welcome meeting. Head out for an optional dinner with the group.


Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Archontiki Hotel
2

Day 2: Chania/Omalós

Travel inland to the White Mountains, known to Cretans as Lefka Ori. Hike through the narrow Agia Irini Gorge, lush with ancient trees and a wide variety of plants. Transfer to the Omalos plateau, elevated over 1000m above the plains. Tonight, sit back and enjoy the evening breeze — the quiet broken, occasionally, by a goat's bell.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Begin your hike through the White Mountains at the entrance to Agia Irini Gorge. The trail winds through areas of humidity and shade, with a large clearing halfway up graced by gigantic, ancient plane trees. Notice the wide variety of plants as you continue, ending the trek at Agia Irini village.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Neos Omalos
3

Day 3: Omalós/Agia Roumeli

Set off to hike the famous and spectacular Samariá Gorge, the longest in Europe and a highlight of any visit to Crete. Continue to the south coast and the town of Agia Roumeli, with its fine pebble beach and clear turquoise waters.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Lace up your boots for a full-day hike though Samaria Gorge. Follow the path over trickling streams and through forests of pine to reach the "Iron Gates" — the narrowest part of the gorge, where the rocks on either side are 300m high. If we're lucky, we may spot a griffon vulture, wild goat, or maybe even a golden eagle. Descend to the coast town of Agia Roumeli.Accommodation - Gigilos Hotel Agia Roumeli
4

Day 4: Agia Roumeli/Loutro

Head out on a beautiful coastal walk framed by the landscape of southern Crete. In the village of Marmara, opt to have lunch at a taverna overlooking the sea.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - With an early start, head past rocky shingle beaches to reach the picturesque chapel of St. Paul, said to mark the place where he first landed on Crete. Next to the chapel, stop by a unique freshwater spring. Continue to the beach of Marmara.Free_time - Opt for a quick dip in the waters as we rest by a beach.Activity - Continue with a leisurely hike to the village of Loutro.Accommodation - John Akroyiali Rooms Loutro
5

Day 5: Loutro

Enjoy a free day in the tiny fishing village of Loutro, accessible only from the sea or through hiking trails. Opt to spend the day in town, or head back towards Marmara to hike the Aradena Gorge. Tonight, sit down for a farewell dinner with Cretan food and a local house wine drink. Afterwards, enjoy some Greek dancing!

Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a full free day to relax or explore.Activity - Enjoy a local family-style dinner and feast on Cretan dishes, toasting with a homegrown drink called "tsikoudia".Accommodation - John Akroyiali Rooms Loutro
6

Day 6: Loutro/Chania

Follow a coastal path towards Sfakia, where the mountains meet the sea. Stop for a swim at Glyka Nera, also known as Sweetwater Beach. This afternoon, transfer back to Chania.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Trek through pebbled paths and steep rock faces that overlook the deep blue sea on a beautiful stretch of coastal trails.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Archontiki Hotel
7

Day 7: Chania

Depart at any time.

Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusions
  • Flights to and from origin and destinations
  • Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
  • Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
  • Recommended gratuities/tipping
  • Optional activities/tours
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
Important Information
Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

  • It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
  • Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
  • Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.

From
AUD $2079

AUD $1,767
(Tour only)
Offer ends 01 Apr, 2026 Per Person Standard
15% Off

Duration: 7 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Average

If you like the feel of being transported to another world, you'll feel right at home on this hiking tour of the rocky landscapes of Crete.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 07 Jun 2026

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
4.5
Guide
Excellent
4.5
Itinerary
Excellent
4.5
Accommodations
Excellent
4.5
Transportation
Excellent
4.5
Tour Operator
Excellent
4.5
Food
Excellent
4.5
5.0
Aditi S
Traveled, September 2023

10/14/2023

Have been on two G Adventures hiking trips and really enjoyed both

5.0
Karl B
Traveled, September 2023

10/14/2023

I have been a CEO, or a guest, on a total of 18 different G (as well as GAP, in the past) trips. So I know that G does have a lot of great trips.

Tour Operator

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.

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