Description
If you are looking for a hiking tour away from the crowds, this would be the ideal tour for you.
Agia Irini gorge is located on the western Lefka Ori mountains. It is smaller than Samaria gorge, thus more easier to hike, around 4 hours total. I will drop you at the entrance and pick you up at the exit. Most of the gorge is in the shade with pine, cypress and plane trees. There is a small stream which is dry in the summer so it’s good to have a sufficient supply of water. The surrounding nature is stunning as it is lush and green in the bottom with the indigenous flora and fauna of Crete. Its our favourite for a short hike close to Chania. We will have lunch at Sougia village and possibly swim there. Agia Irini gorge is the second best gorge to hike in Chania area after Samaria gorge. It is breathtaking, ideal for nature lovers and wildlife watchers
It’s necessary to wear at least good sports/hike shoes, take a hat and sunscreen.
Itinerary
- Pick up and drop off at Souda port, your hotel/accommodation in the greater Chania area or any other nearby convenient location (the earlier the better, recommend at 8:00am)
- Arrival at Agia Irini gorge after 1 hour drive
- Hike for 4 hours and eat a light snack
- Around noon you will exit the gorge, we will pick you up from there and drive back to Chania
- Eat at a restaurant in Sougia. Optionally we could swim at Sougia.
Meeting Point
Bus Station, Cruise Ship Port, Airport, Hotel, Address or Intersection, Monument/Building, Suggested start off Location: In front of the municipal covered market (Agora).
Transportation
Private 7 seat mini-van including driver
Estimated Local Cash Needed
22 euro per person
- 20 euro for lunch in a local restaurant in Sougia village (optional).
- 2 euro entrance fee per person
Additional Information
- Bring sun cream, hat, good hiking shoes
- Bring bottles of water and snacks
- We are not licensed to guide inside museums or archeological sites
- Not wheelchair accessible
- In case of traveler’s serious health problems or other medical concerns please notify us. Not recommended for travelers with back problems. Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- This tour is subject to customization upon request
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
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