Discover the 2nd longest gorge in Crete on a walking tour of the Imbros Gorge. Then, cool down in the Libyan Sea with a refreshing swim and a traditional lunch.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 10 - 12 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, German
Pickup included: Pickup for this option is only from the areas of Ligaria, Agia Pelagia, and Fodele Beach. Pickup begins earlier than the stated starting time and is from your hotel or the closest point accessible by a vehicle. You'll receive specific pickup information in a separate email from the local partner (please check your spam folder).

Highlights

Hike through the narrow passages of the Imbros Gorge
Cool down with a swim in the Libyan Sea
Enjoy a traditional lunch on the south coast of Crete

Full description

After pickup from your hotel in the Rethymno area at approximately 7:30 AM, journey by bus to the Imbros Gorge in the eastern part of the White Mountains of Crete. Upon arrival, enjoy an easy 3-hour hike through the narrow passages and marvel at the stunning rock formations. The Imbros Gorge is the second most popular gorge for walkers in Crete after the gorge of Samaria. This picturesque gorge is smaller (8km long) than the Samaria but is just as beautiful. During your descent you will visit various famous locations such as the Stenada (the gorge's narrowest passage), Mesofarango (a wider passage) and Xepitira Arch (a natural stone arch). You'll then arrive at Komitades Village where buses will be waiting to bring you to Chora Sfakion for some relaxing free time at one of the taverns or cafés overlooking the sea. Continue by bus to the south coast and visit a beautiful beach for a refreshing swim in the Libyan Sea. Relax and enjoy a traditional lunch before the bus trip back to Rethymno area at approximately 5:30 PM.

Includes

Hotel pick-up and drop off from Rethymno, Panormo, Georgioupolis, Heraklion, and Ammoudara areas
Guide in English, German or French

Entrance to the gorge (€2)

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
People with back problems
People with heart problems
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Sunscreen

Know before you go

At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pick-up point and time
Please wear comfortable shoes
This trip is suitable for children as the walk is relatively easy
You will need to pay a €2 entrance fee to the gorge

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 50 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4/5
Transportation
4.4/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Safety
4.5/5

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Es war ein schöner Tagesausflug von 8 bis 16:30 Uhr. Für die 8 km lange Wanderung bestand mehr als 3 Stunden Zeit. Da es keine richtigen Wege, sondern nur das ehemalige Flussbett mit Steinen und Geröll gibt, benötigt man auch mehr Zeit. Ich empfand es nicht als einen lockeren Spaziergang und habe auch tüchtig Muskelkater. Mit zwei Pausen benötigte ich 2,5 Stunden. Vorteilhaft wäre gewesen, wenn in der Schlucht die Entfernungen angegeben wären. Das Schwimmen in dem wunderbaren Ort war ein schöner Ausklang.

September 27, 2020

beautiful gorge, 8 km in scorching heat over rubble and scree are completely sufficient .. luckily there is a lot of shade in the gorge at least in the first half, nice to be able to swim at the destination, nice excursion, everything worked out great, also for older hikers Those who suddenly have problems were taken care of to get out of the gorge safely. Sensible hiking shoes or shoes with sturdy soles are a must!

September 9, 2020

We asked the head of the excursion what we printed out regarding the ticket. Unfortunately this "ticket" was not an entry for the gorge, these notes were not needed. Too bad ... As a tip for the next tour, if it is feasible, a little time delays between people after admission to the gorge. At first you were always "under pressure" because the next one was right behind you and sometimes you couldn't take photos in peace. Otherwise everything was really great on this trip. We also had bomb weather. You have learned a lot of interesting facts and collected many impressions. We would definitely recommend the tour or others!

September 28, 2019

From Rethymno & Heraklion: Imbros Gorge & Libyan Sea Tour

From Rethymno & Heraklion: Imbros Gorge & Libyan Sea Tour

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