Description
If you are looking for a light hike combining a beach or winery, this is the perfect tour for you!
Imbros gorge is located south of Lefka Ori mountains and take less than 3 hours to cross. The hike starts from Imbros village. I will drop you off at the entrance, then drive for 30 minutes to the end of the gorge and hike backwards to meet you in the middle. Most of the hike is in the shade with a narrow trail that you cannot be lost. There is a small stream which is dry in the summer so it’s good to have a sufficient supply of water. Imbros gorge is a small version of Samaria gorge. Imbros is breathtaking, ideal for nature lovers and wildlife watchers. Being a dad, I believe its the best hike for young children.
After Imbros we will visit Frangokastello beach and stay 2 hours. If you wish you could eat in the local restaurant in front of the beach. Finally we will visit an oil factory for an hour. Alternatively instead of the beach we could do a wine tasting at a winery for an hour.
Itinerary
- Pick up and drop off from Souda port, your hotel/accommodation in the greater Chania area or any other nearby convenient location (the earlier the better, recommend depart at 8:00am)
- Arrival at Imbros Gorge after 1 hour drive
- Hike for 3 hours, bring a light snack. Around noon exit the gorge where will be waiting for you
- Drive to Frangokastello Beach for 30 minutes, spend 2 hours on the beach (there are restaurants nearby if you want to eat) and then drive back to Chania
- Visit an oil factory for an hour.
- Alternatively instead of the beach we could do a wine tasting at a winery for an hour
Meeting Point
Bus Station, Cruise Ship Port, 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
In extreme weather conditions the gorge might be closed for safety reasons
Extra Options
- Lunch, 20 euro in a local restaurant at Frangokastelo
- Winery, 12 euro entrance for Tasting Tour, 1 hour stay max
Estimated Local Cash Needed
15 euro per person
- 10 euro for snacks and drinks.
- 5 euro entry ticket to Imbros
20 euro for lunch in a local restaurant at Frangokastelo (optional). 12 euro entrance for Winery for Tasting Tour (optional).
Additional Information
- Bring sun cream, hat, good hiking shoes
- Bring swim suit and beach towel
- Bring bottles of water
- 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
- 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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