Crete · IMBROS GORGE HIKES
The 13 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.”
Travel by air-conditioned bus from Chania or Almyrida to hike 7 km through Imbros Gorge with a licensed guide, then enjoy two hours at Frangokastello for swimming and a look at its 14th-century Venetian castle.
“Very good tour, very good guide, and very good driver. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”
Travel by coach from Rethymno into the White Mountains, walk the 8 to 9 km Imbros Gorge trail with an English-speaking guide, then enjoy free time for swimming and lunch in Sfakia. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and the scenic drive are included. Bring water, cash, and sturdy shoes.
“we werden op tijd opgehaald door de bus met gids. De wandeling door de imbros deden we alleen, heel aangenaam,.. en na de kloof konden we een frisse verse appelsiensap drinken in een lokaal café. we bezochten nadien een gezellige haven waar je iets kon eten, drinken en zwemmen. Door de hevige windstoten bracht de gids ons naar een ander haventje dan eerst was afgesproken, wegens veiligheidsredenen ivm de windstoten.. dus mijn ervaringen hiermee zijn dat de mensen van Get You're Guide enorm bezig zijn met onze veiligheid, noden,.. het was een fantastische ervaring! alles op tijd, duidelijk en zeer aangename mensen”
You’ll walk about three hours through Imbros Gorge, passing its Stenada narrows, Mesofarango, and Xepitira Arch. Then you’ll have free time around Hora Sfakion, a possible Libyan Sea swim, and a Greek lunch before the long bus ride back. Hotel pickup and multilingual guiding are included.
“GYG demande si j'ai apprécié cette excursion à Imbros... Quel humour !! J'espère que vous n'ignorez pas que cette excursion a été purement et simplement annulée, quelques jours avant la date, par l'organisateur (Platanos Tours), et ce d'une façon inconcevable et inacceptable : j'attends toujours que cet organisme m'envoie un e-mail, comme il est écrit dans le formulaire de réservation GYG (cf confirmation du 15 janvier 2025 à 16h25. Est-ce bien sérieux ?”
Spend about eight hours with a private guide such as Jacob, combining an easy 2 to 3 hour walk through Imbros Gorge, the personal Askifou War Museum, and a swim at Ilingas Beach. A local Sfakiani pita, restaurant stop, and optional all-inclusive food and drinks round out the day.
“Jacob was an amazing guide. This tour was fantastic. The walk through the gorge is brilliant. The only thing that exceeds that was the gorgeous beach we ended up on. A perfect end to a magical day. Nothing is too much trouble for Jacob - he took lots of photos and shared these as well. Best tour we have done in chania !”
Walk about 8 km through Imbros Gorge, known for lush vegetation and Cretan plants, then relax in Frangokastello or Chora Sfakion. A driver-guide handles transport from Chania, with roughly three hours on foot and time for swimming or a tavern meal.
“If you're wondering whether to do this trip, I can't encourage you more and here's why: 1. Great value for money 2. Well organised and informative 3. Breath-taking scenery 4. Excellent transport 5. Local pick up and drop-off points. The more robust your footwear, the more enjoyable an experience this will be. Myself and my middle-aged partner were initially apprehensive, but that soon disappeared and we certainly were not disappointed!”
From Platanias, travel through olive groves to Imbros Gorge for a guided 9-kilometre hike lasting about three hours. Your guide, sometimes Irina, shares local history and walking advice before you continue to Sfakia for optional Cretan food and a swim in the Libyan Sea.
“Fantastisk tur👍 Især glad for guidens gode råd til sikker vandring i Kløften. Guidens humør super og gjorde at stemningen var rigtig god. Stor oplevelse men kræver at man er i rimelig god fysisk form.”
Travel south from Heraklion by air-conditioned bus, pause at Skaleta, then walk the rocky, mostly downhill Imbros Gorge for about 2.5 hours. Your English-speaking guide leads the route and explains local history. Finish with time by the sea near Sfakia, with guides Athina and Dimitris praised for their care.
“It was very fun and the guide (Athina) and the chauffeur (Dimitris) were great. The Imbros gorge is literally gorgeous and an easy-medium difficulty hike. The terrain is very rocky and you will need good hiking shoes (or hiking sticks) to navigate the terrain without twisting your ankle or your knee. Overall well worth the time and the money.”
Travel privately from your Chania-area accommodation or cruise terminal through Crete’s inland villages to hike Imbros Gorge. Trekking poles, snacks, juice, and water are provided. Afterward, see Frangokastelo fortress and swim at its sandy beach. A mountain guide is available for an extra fee.
“The Imbros gorge is Really really beautiful. Maybe Samaria is great, but the beauty of it couldn't be much more than this place. Wonderful.”
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