Tour the island of Crete from north to south

Vamos is a small, traditional town, capital of the municipality of Apokoronas, and is located on a hill and 25 km from Chania. It was formerly inhabited by Arab pirates and was subsequently the seat of the Ottoman barracks during the Turkish invasion. 

Explore its steep streets, old buildings and visit some of the cafes, restaurants and shops that make up it. You can also visit the 12-arch mill, the Church of Agios Nikolaos and Agios Georgios, the school that was built in 1863.  

Overnight in Vamos

Today's route will take you along rural trails surrounded by eucalyptus and cypress trees to the charming seaside village of Georgioupolis, approximately 10 km from Vamos.

Georgioupolis is located in the north of Crete and is one of the most touristic places in the region due to its beautiful beach stretching for over 9 km and the Kalyvaki Beach on the other side of the River Almiros.

Relax in front of the ocean, visit the village square and stop at one of its tavernas to enjoy a lunch of Cretan salad or saganaki mussels (made with tomatoes and feta cheese), or another local speciality, before taking the inclusive transfer to Vamos.

Overnight in Vamos

A short transfer will take you to this small village 33 km from the town of Chania, where you will start your walk between plains and olive groves. In the distance, you will see the extensive Lefka Ari or White Mountains, named after the layer of snow that covers them.

Among many other geographical accidents, the White Mountains are composed of the Pachnes Peak at 2,453 m, the Omalos and Askifou Plateau, and more than 50 gorges, such as Samaria. 

Follow your path until you reach the village of Fres, a former municipality in the Chania region of just over 400 inhabitants. You can take a break in the main square, surrounded by taverns and cafeterias before returning to Nipos to travel to Askifou. 

Overnight in Askifou

As well as coastal tours, you also can walk in the mountains. Today you will move onto the most important mountain range in Crete. Explore beautiful valleys with a diversity of flora such as tulips, cypresses, orchids, white peony (endemic to the region), elms, among others.

Reach the village of Imbros, where you can visit the Imbros Gorge, the second best known on the island, after the Samaria Gorge. If you travel with children, don't worry, the tour is not difficult, but a little rocky.

Follow your route in the middle of the quiet natural area and on little-travelled paths to the Askifou Plateau, located 730 m above sea level. Stop in the middle of the vineyards to admire the panorama before embarking on the walk back to your accommodation. 

Overnight in Askifou

To begin this route, we will transfer you to the village of Imbros where you will be taken on a 2-hour adventure to one of the least-explored and least-known natural landscapes in the region of Skafia, in the south of Crete: the Imbros Canyon.

This canyon is the second most well-known on the island, after the Samaria Gorge. It is 11 km long and is ideal to visit with children, as it can be covered in approximately 2 to 3 hours and, although the terrain is a bit rocky, it is not difficult to walk through.

If you wish, you can make a detour to the beautiful Filaki Beach or continue to Hora Sfakion, located next to the Libyan Sea, a part of the Mediterranean Sea, on the northern coast of Libya.  

Overnight in Hora Sfakion

Lutro is a small town that can only be reached by sea, by taking a ferry on your account, or by walking, as the use of cars or other public transport is impossible because there are no roads. 

If you choose to walk, you can follow either of these two routes. The first option is a tour along the coast for a little over 2 hours of walking. Admire the vastness of the Mediterranean Sea as you explore beautiful beaches such as Vrissi or Glyka Nera, and Timios Stavros Bay.

The other option is more challenging and will take you along a route between various coastal villages, with important ascents and descents, and a duration of almost 5 hours. On your tour you will come across the Ilingas Canyon and the village of Anopolis, where you can visit Frangokastello castle. Descend until you reach your next destination.

Overnight in Loutro

On your last day, you will get to know more about this charming seaside town along with the towns and beaches that surround it.

One option is to head to the small town of Livaniana to reach another of the region's incredible canyons: Aradena. If you like adventures and extreme sports, try out some bungee jumping from the Aradena Bridge.

While descending you will find Marmari Beach, one of the most iconic in the region. From there, follow the path along the coast through other amazing beaches such as Likos or Finikas until you reach Loutro.

If you wish, another option is to head to the village of Anopolis to do the full tour in the Aradena canyon, where you will have important ascents and descents over rocky trails, but will reward you with incredible views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Overnight in Loutro

You will need to take the ferry to return to Hora Sfakion and from there return to Chenia. 

If you have a few days off, we recommend staying in this magical city and touring the ancient Venetian port, the lighthouse, Firka Castle or just relaxing on its turquoise beaches such as Golden Beach or Nea Chora.

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