Crete · IMBROS GORGE HIKES
The 5 best imbros gorge hikes you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Walk downhill through Imbros Gorge with an English-speaking guide, passing narrow rock walls and historic landmarks before reaching Komitades. Afterward, enjoy free time in Sfakia for a swim, seaside meal, or Venetian-fortress views. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
“Very nice guide with a very relaxing voice :) Hike was lovely and it’s such a beautiful experience - to walk through the gorge from the mountains to the seaside.”
Join guides such as Carolina or Ingrid for a mostly downhill 9 km walk through Imbros Gorge, with narrow cliff passages, wartime history, and a swim stop in Chora Sfakion. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned coach, and drop-off are included. Bring sturdy shoes, water, sunscreen, swimwear, and cash for the gorge entrance.
“Excellent trip and amazing trek in the Imbros Gorge ..”
Start with an easy 3-hour descent through Imbros Gorge, passing Stenada and Xepitira Arch. Then take a bus to Chora Sfakion and the south coast for sea views, a swim, and traditional food. Multilingual guides, including Bea on some departures, lead this 9 to 10-hour trip.
“Sehr gut organisiert, von der extrem pünktlichen Abholung bis zum perfekt erklärenden Guide alles passend. Keine Beanstandung, genau wie beschrieben. Sehr gelungener Ausflug mit nahezu perfekter Organisation.”
Walk the rocky Imbros Gorge with an English-speaking guide, passing Stenada and the Xepitira Arch before lunch and a swim near Chora Sfakion. Pickup covers Chania and nearby resorts. Bring sturdy shoes, water, sunscreen, and swimwear, which can stay on the bus during the hike.
“it's quite a ride from Chania but the scenery is wonderful and the coach was cool and very comfy. The gorge walk is self guided and very rocky and sandy so care is needed and good shoes. It's a lovely walk for 4 miles and by the end my knees and ankles were definitely aching. We got lunch at the tavern and it was tasty and good value. The trip to the Libyan Sea village takes 10 minutes, we had a swim in the really warm sea and a coffee then it's back on the bus. it's quite a long journey back, 1hr30 to Chania but again it passed pleasantly.”
Travel by air-conditioned coach from Chania to Imbros Gorge, walk its rocky 7-kilometer trail with an English-speaking escort, then relax or swim in Chora Sfakion. Guides including Nikos, Ingrid, and Vasilis have led departures, with time for a meal or coffee by the sea.
“Great day out. Pick up (~50 people) was slow but normal for such a large tour. Very organised and everyone was respectful of time, which helps. Beautiful gorge and perfect stop at Sfakia to finish the day. Recommend as an active day out but don’t book via viator as trip ended up costing us 20% more than the people paying on the bus.”
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