Hiking
Mountains and gorges, villages and beaches, valleys and plains, ancient city remains, olive groves and gardens, endless wine fields. A landscape diverse and stunning. A land literally crisscrossed with a big number of hiker’s trails and ancient paths. The climate is dry almost all year round, with mild and breezy summers, and cooler autumns and winters.
An ideal landscape offering a wide range of hiking and walking tours for the experienced or inexperienced visitor alike. A memorable experience of the wild and unknown beauty of Crete.
Milia a full organic village
Milia is an authentic 17th century mountain settlement which has been transformed into and eco-friendly tourist complex; it seems to have sprouted from the lands of Crete. A glorious location...
MoreHiking the High Deserts of the Madares
The ultimate highlands of the island of Crete, the so-called Madares, are located in the White Mountains. The quest of this hike is Mt. Pachnes: at 2453m it stands second only by a mere 3 meters to...
MoreAncient Lato and the Kritsa Gorge
This program combines a visit to the ancient Greek city of Lato with a hike of the Kritsa Gorge. One of the most important Doric cities on the island, the ruins of fortified Lato date to the 5th and...
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The valleys and Caves of Malevisi
Malevisi is a municipality to the west-southwest of Heraklion. This program features several highlights of the region. It starts at the Gazi Archeological Museum that displays a new collection of...
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Agia Irini Nunnery and the Mili Gorge
Recommended as a half-day activity, ideal for families with young children.
The program begins at the Monastery of Agia Irini (Santa Irene) at the foot of Mt. Vrisinas about 5 kms south of...
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A Cretan Odyssey
Day 1. Minoan Palace of Knossos and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum a walk through the historic section of Heraklion (overnight: Heraklion). Knossos is one of the most famous archeological sites...
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The Imbros Gorge
The White Mountains of western Crete are among the most spectacular in southern Europe. This Alpine landscape consists of more than 150 peaks, 50 of which are over 2000m; there are also more than 50...
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Samaria Gorge
The Gorge of Samaria is the longest and most spectacular in Europe. Next to Knossos, it is the second most visited tourist attraction on the island. Located in the White Mountains of western Crete,...
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Unknown Crete: Exploration in 4WD (Moni Koudouma)
This excursion, of a full day, includes guiding the Asterousia Mount on South Central Crete in 4WD suitable for adventures on rough terrain. The drive is picturesque, with an impressive view of...
MoreHeroes and legends in the highlands of Mt. Ida
We will spend the day on Idis mountain, or Psiloritis, reliving its history, exploring the natural environment, getting to know the way of living of the locals.
We begin with the archaeological...
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