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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 for breakfast.
The entrance of the longest gorge in Europe
(11 miles) lies at 4000 ft. 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 very difficult. It
lasts approximately 5-6 hours and you need absolutely good shoes- mountain
boots or, at least, strong trainers. Attention: This walk is NOT recommended
for children under the age of 6, pregnant women and people with health
problems!
At the end of the gorge we arrive at the
Libyan Sea and the village of Agia Roumeli for a swim, recreation or a meal
at the local taverns. Afterwards the ferry takes us to Chora Sfakion, where
our bus is waiting, to take us back home.
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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
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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! |
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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.
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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”.
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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.
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Little South Round Trip
Discover with us the wild and romantic south of Crete, a
part of our island, where simultaneously Gods, people and the nature want to
prove their perfection. 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.
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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.
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 Elafonissi IslandOn 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. |
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Damnoni - Palm Beach Preveli - Plakias
On this unforgettable beach tour we visit the south of Crete and 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, after a 15-20 minutes hike, down the steps or by boat. The ticket for
the exiting boat trip (10E) is NOT included!
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. Preveli is rightly the most romantic, the
most idyllic beach of our island. 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.
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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. Wee 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.
Afterwards we go to the picturesque bay and the village of
Plakias, where we stay for a traditional lunch or for one more enjoyable
swimming in the crystal clear water of the Libyan Sea.
On the way back to Rethymno we take an other road and
drive through the impressive Kotsifou Gorge and see some very typical, very
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