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, then drive to the end, hike backwards and meet you in the middle.
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 my favourite for a short hike close to Chania, during the hot summer months I usually hike the gorge with friends.
At the end we will eat at Sougia village and possibly swim. 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
- Start of hike. Stops during the 4 hour hike and eat a light snack
- Around noon we exit the gorge and drive to Sougia for lunch
- Return to Chania in 2 hours
- Optionally we could stay 2 hours longer at Sougia for a swim
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
- Taxi from exit of gorge to the start where we left the car
Extra Options
Visit Sougia village, swim and lunch in a local restaurant, 2 hours stay max
Estimated Local Cash Needed
22 euro per person
- 20 euro for lunch, per person, 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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