Imbros Gorge Hiking Day Trip with transportation
Description
Escape into the Cretan countryside with a walk through Imbros Gorge, a cool, rocky ravine that makes for an easy walk. Stroll for about 5 miles (8 km) through the captivating gorge with an expert local guide, passing mountain villages and the impressive White Mountains. Visit one of the villages and then drive to Frangokastello, an old Venetian castle, where your guide will tell you about its history. Finally, cool off with a refreshing dip in the Libyan Sea. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off.
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Itinerary
Hiking in the countryside is a great thing to do on Crete, an island full of beautiful, inviting gorges with stunning views. Samaria is one that many people visit, but it’s a strenuous trek. Imbros, though, is a gorge for everyone, a rocky but easy 5-mile (8-km) walk. After your hotel pickup in a comfortable, air-conditioned shuttle van, travel to Imbros Gorge with your guide. Begin your walk and take in the beauty of the limestone gorge. Pass the lovely villages of Vrisses, Askifou and Imbros. In the village of Komitades, the terminus for the hike, enjoy some free time to explore the village and eat a nice, leisurely Cretan lunch (not included).
After lunch, drive to Frangokastello, an imposing castle built by the Venetians in the 14th century as a garrison to impose order on the rebellious locals. Your guide will discuss the history of the castle before you have free time to explore it. Cool off afterward with a dip in the Libyan Sea. At the end of the tour, relax on the drive back to your hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Departure Point: Selected hotels (please see itinerary for pick up zones) Return point: Returns to original departure point
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please bring sun screen, towel, bathing suit and your camera
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- This trip is not recommended to travelers with medical issues
- The itinerary may be adjusted depending on weather conditions
Reviews(25)
Imbros gorge is obviously great. If you are picking this excursion due to the visit to the castle and that particular beach - then don't pick this tour. After walking through the gorge the guide just decided to take us to a different beach without a castle. This beach was filled with other tour buses from other agencies and was too small. Partial refund was denied by tour operator despite this change. Would definitely recommend Imbros Gorge, would not recommend this company.
Dear Matthew, Thank you for sharing your experience and for highlighting the natural beauty of Imbros Gorge. We’re glad you enjoyed the gorge, as it is truly one of Crete’s most scenic spots. We sincerely regret your disappointment regarding the beach stop. On that particular day, the itinerary was adjusted due to windy weather conditions, as our priority at Cretan Holidays is always the comfort and enjoyment of our guests. The originally planned beach would not have offered a pleasant experience due to strong winds and waves, so an alternative was chosen to ensure a safer and more enjoyable visit. We understand how important it is for the excursion to match expectations, and we truly appreciate your feedback as it helps us continuously improve. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again on another Cretan Holidays excursion and provide you with an even better experience.
A very beautiful tour through the Imbros Gorge. From start to finish, one could enjoy the beauty of this gorge at their own pace. Afterward, one could still swim in the Libyan Sea for an hour and a half or simply enjoy the time by the sea. Thanks to the tour guide Angela and the bus driver Edison who safely brought us to and from our destination. Many thanks to Tarek for recommending this tour.
Dear Ramona, Thank you very much for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed this beautiful excursion through the Imbros Gorge, with the freedom to discover its natural beauty at your own pace, followed by relaxing moments by the sea. Experiences like this truly showcase the diverse landscapes of Crete. At Cretan Holidays, we greatly value providing well-organized excursions with a dedicated and professional team, so it’s lovely to know this contributed to your day. We hope to welcome you again soon on another memorable Cretan Holidays excursion!
We are at the Epos Luxury Beach Hotel, and Tarek, our contact person, offered us this excursion among other things. A good tip. The hike was very beautiful. Tarek is a very friendly and competent contact person.
Dear Manuela, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed this beautiful hiking excursion and that Tarek’s friendly and professional support made a positive difference. At Cretan Holidays, we always aim to offer carefully selected experiences that truly showcase the natural beauty of Crete. We would be delighted to welcome you again on another Cretan Holidays excursion in the future!
People's hike Imbrus: Even in May, many tour buses unload their hikers here. Rocky path, hiking shoes are recommended. Beautiful vegetation in spring. 2-hour walk, 5 euros admission Unfortunately, too many people. Not really suitable for families
Dear Sabine, Thank you for sharing your feedback. Imbros Gorge is indeed a very popular excursion, especially during the spring months when the vegetation is at its most beautiful. As mentioned in the excursion description, the trail is rocky and suitable walking shoes are strongly recommended to fully enjoy this unique natural landscape. We appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you again on another Cretan Holidays experience to discover more of Crete’s beauty.
Incredibly nice but longer than thought, some areas of the gorge were amazingly beautiful
Dear Cecilia, Thank you for your review. We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful parts of the gorge and its unique scenery. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again in Crete!
My husband and I, along with two friends, Went on the Imbros Gorge hike. It was a fabulous experience! Although described as "easy," we found the rocky terrain challenging, but worth every step. The gorge is spectacularly beautiful and we were lucky to have perfect weather for our hike. But the best part of our experience was having Nikos as our guide. He was enthusiastic, encouraging, and patient--half cheerleader, half therapist. Thank you, Nikos!
Dear Victoria, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Imbros Gorge hike and found its beauty worth the effort. The scenery there is truly spectacular and makes for an unforgettable day in nature. We hope to welcome you again soon on another Cretan Holidays excursion!
We stayed at the Hotel Galini, is a very quiet but also nice hotel... the staff was ok... could be a bit friendlier... for that we had a very nice tour guide ( Mrs. Argiro Apostolaki ) She had tried to clarify everything for us and to our satisfaction! We were very positively surprised and were very happy to have you by our side!
Dear Gordon, Thank you for your kind words. We’re glad you enjoyed the beauty of your stay, and it’s wonderful to hear that Argiro was there to assist you throughout your stay. Our team takes pride in offering caring and professional service, and we’d be delighted to welcome you again soon!
The hike through the Imbros gorge we liked very much, even as an absolute hike beginner it was not too long or too strenuous. There was also a lot to see and of course a lot of photos were taken. Mr. Tarek Blah is a very nice, funny and competent tour guide, always happy 😊
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind words and the beautiful photos you shared! We’re glad you enjoyed the stunning Imbros Gorge and that the hike was just right for you. It's great to hear how much you appreciated Mr. Tarek, his warm personality and passion for what he does is really amazing! We hope to see you again soon on another Cretan Holidays experience!
A relaxing hike through the Imbros gorge. We were well advised in advance by our guide Sonja of important details on the route. The whole tour was very well planned. Due to the stormy weather, we went to Chora Sfakion after the hike instead of the bathing stay in Fragkostello and were able to visit a church carved into the rock, take a snack, stroll and linger by the sea. The day was very nice.
Dear valued guest, Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear that Sonja provided valuable details about the Imbros Gorge hike and that the tour was well-planned despite the stormy weather. We’re pleased you had a nice day with us and look forward to hosting you again!
A very nice hike, perfectly organized and very well looked after and explained by our tour guide Claudia. Also a big compliment to the bus driver, who drove us safely and gracefully through the mountains.
Dear Annett, Thank you for your kind review! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the hike and appreciated Claudia’s guidance. We will also pass on your compliments to our bus driver for ensuring a safe and pleasant journey through the mountains. We look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure!
