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Samaria Gorge (long way) We start in the heart of the White Mountains, from the plain of Omalos, where you have a possibility of breakfast. The entrance of the longest gorge in Europe (11 miles) lies at 4000 ft above the sea level. We walk over rocks and stones down the gorge, through a fantastic forest among thousands of years old trees, along a little river and fresh-water springs. It is the nicest and the most impressive mountain region of Crete. There live the last Kri-Kris, Cretan mountain goats in the wild. The walk is partially difficult. It lasts approximately 5-6 hours and you need absolutely good shoes - mountain boots or, at least, strong trainers. At the end of the gorge we arrive to the Libyan Sea and the village of Agia Roumeli for a swim, recreation or a meal at one of local taverns. Afterwards the ferry takes us to Chora Sfakion, where our bus is waiting, to take us back home. Attention: This walk is NOT recommended for children under the age of 6, pregnant women and people with health problems!

Samaria Gorge(lazy way) The bus takes us to Chora Sfakion, from where we take the ferry to Agia Roumeli, the south end of the Samaria Gorge. During the stay you have the opportunity to walk up to the Iron Gate, the arrowest part of the gorge. In conclusion you have time for a swim and lunch. This can be a nice family-tour because you decide yourselves, how fast and how far, you like to walk. In the afternoon we take the ferry again and go back to our bus.		Imbros Gorge The Imbros Gorge runs almost parallel to the Samaria Gorge. With its 5 miles it is the second longest gorge on the island. Although not as well known, as the famous gorge of Samaria, it is a real natural beauty and represents an easier walk, that will take most hikers approximately 3 hours. You need comfortable strong shoes or trainers. Afterwards our bus takes us to a beautiful beach, for a refreshing swim in the Libyan Sea or lunch at the local taverns. This tour is also good for children!

Knossos - Heraklion On the way to Heraklion we take the new national road and drive along the north coast, enjoying a nice view of the dark blue Cretan Sea. Reaching the archaeological site we make a conducted (English) tour at the famous palace of the king Minos. The palace of Knossos is the first, the oldest Minoan palace and the cradle of the European culture as well. After the interesting journey trough the Cretan history, follows a nice city tour through the narrow alleys of the Cretan capital Heraklion, where you have enough free time for shopping or for a traditional lunch.		Phaestos - Gortys - Matala On this tour you have a little of everything: archaeology, traditional villages and beach. Our first stop we make at Gortys. After an interesting guided tour in the former Roman capital of Crete we continue to the south, to visit the next archaeological site, the Minoan palace of Phaestos , from where you can enjoy an impressive view of the Messara-plain. Afterwards we go for our lunch and a nice swim at Matala Bay, famous since the 70s, for its caved cliffs. Our last stop we make on the way back, at the village of Spili, well-known for its “Lion Fountain”.

Chania City And Cretan Villages On the way to Chania we take the old road and enjoy a very nice, almost romantic journey through a picturesque area with its old, traditional, very green and very typical Cretan villages. Our first stop is an old Turkish fortress, from where we have a fantastic view of the whole Souda Bay. It follows one more nice photo-stop at Chalepa, at the tomb of the famous Elefterios Venizelos with a fabulous view of the former Cretan capital. In Chania we visit first the huge market hall and than we make together a little city-tour on foot through the narrow alleys. Afterwards you have enough free time for a stroll through the romantic old town, for shopping or for lunch at the beautiful Venetian harbour.		Little South Round Trip Discover with us the wild and romantic south of Crete. A wild and imposing area, a natural fortress, full of secrets and exceptional diversity. On the way to the south we cross the famous White Mountains and make our first stop on the green plain of Askifou. It follows a very interesting drive along the impressive Imbros Gorge and afterwards a nice coffee break at the historical little town of Chora Sfakion. From there we continue to the east, to visit the village of Frankocastello and its legendary fortress from the 14th century. Driving along the south coast we enjoy a beautiful view of the dark-blue Libyan Sea and, almost, feel Africa opposite. All the time you have a lot of possibility to take magnificent photographs. For our lunch break we go to the picturesque village of Plakias, where you also have enough time for a very refreshing swimming.

Ag. Nikolaos - Elounda - Spinalonga Driving along the north coast to the east, we pass the Cretan capital Heraklion and reach Agios Nikolaos, a nice little town with its picturesque sweet-water lake. The lake played an important role towards the end of the world war 2. After our visit to the enchanting little town of Agios Nikolaos, we continue to Elounda, a little village, well-known from the movie “Who Pays The Ferryman”. There we stay also for our lunch break. Our last destination is the little island of Spinalonga. Sailing by a boat from the port of Elounda, we reach the islet and visit its imposing fortress, well-known as the last European leper colony. At the end of the interesting day, with a lot of nice memories, we take the same road and go back to Rethymno.		Elafonissi Island On this beach tour we go to visit the south-west corner of Crete, the little island of Elafonissi and its unique pink sandy beach. On the way to our destination we see a very nice and very green part of our island. Our coach takes us through the impressive Topolia Gorge and through many old, traditional and very typical Cretan villages. At the village of Elos, well-known for its chestnut-trees, we stop for our coffee (breakfast) break. On Elafonissi we stay (at least) 3 hours and you have enough time to enjoy the little paradise, swimming in the crystal clear green water, lying under the tropical sun or walking through the fantastic pink sand.

Damnoni - Palm Beach Preveli - Plakias On this unforgettable beach tour we visit the beautiful beaches of Damnoni, Preveli and Plakias. On the way to the south coast we drive through the wild Kourtaliotis Gorge, where we stop to visit the magnificent waterfalls and the springs of the little river Preveli. After that our bus takes us to the fantastic sandy beach of Damnoni, where you have the opportunity to decide yourself, how you want to reach the highlight of our trip - the famous Palm Beach Preveli: on foot, about 15-20 minutes hike, or by boat (extra pay). The Palm Beach Preveli lies at the south end of the Kourtaliotis Gorge, at the mouth of the Preveli River. The gorge with its huge vertical cliffs, the mouth of the green river and the unique palm-tree forest make the place very different and very special. We stay there approximately 3 hours and you have enough time to enjoy a splendid swimming in the Libyan Sea, to sunbathe and relax as well as to undertake an adventurous walk through the tropical palm-tree forest.		Gramvousa On this trip we want to show you a real little paradise. A special part of our island, one of the most beautiful places and particularly beaches, you ever have seen in your life- the island Gramvousa and the lagoon of Balos. We take the new national road and drive by direction west, along the bay of Souda and the former Cretan capital Chania, to the most western town of our island- Kissamos. There we start our exciting boat trip around the peninsula of Gramvousa. We need approximately one hour to reach our destination, where we have enough time for an unforgettable swimming in the crystal clear turquoise water as well as for a visit to the famous Venetian fortress (built in the 16th century), from where you can enjoy an incomparable view and take some really fantastic photographs.