Greece · Hiking

Imbros Gorge from Rethymno

11 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Rethimno. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Walk through the scenic Imbros Gorge in Crete
  • 02 Enjoy an easier 7 km hike suitable for children
  • 03 See spectacular sections of one of Crete’s most popular gorges
  • 04 Travel from Rethymno with guide and vehicle included
  • 05 Finish the walk at Komitades village
  • 06 Relax at a beautiful beach after the hike
  • 07 Time to swim or enjoy a meal at local taverns

Discover one of Crete’s most accessible and rewarding gorges on this full-day trip from Rethymno. Imbros Gorge is the island’s second most popular walking gorge after Samaria, loved for its easier route, beautiful scenery, and spectacular narrow sections.

Enjoy a 7 km walk through the gorge at a relaxed pace, with around 3 hours to take in the natural surroundings. After reaching the exit at Komitades, continue to a beautiful beach where you can swim or relax and enjoy a meal at the local taverns. With an easier trail and family-friendly pace, this is a great choice for walkers and children alike.

Enjoy a 7 km walk through the gorge at a relaxed pace, with around 3 hours to take in the natural surroundings.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Rethimnon, Crete
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Imbros Gorge, close to Chora Sfakia Start in Impros or Komitades, Crete Greece

A natural beauty, not as well known as the Samaria gorge, is the magnificent gorge of Imbros. It is 7 km and easier to walk through. It’s almost parallel to the Samaria gorge and it takes almost 3 hrs walking. The bus will be waiting for you at the exit of the gorge at the village of Komitades. Our next stop is at a beautiful beach where you can swim or enjoy a meal at the local taverns. This walk is suitable for children.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Rethimno. 2 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Guide
  • Air-conditioned Vehicle
  • Hotel Pickup

What's Not Included

  • Tips (Optional)
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips & Gratuities

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No Expectant Mothers
  • No Serious Medical Conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
  • Please notice that extra charges may apply per person or in total of the group for pick-ups from hotels- villas- airbnb outside the proximity of our tour selected pick route. In that case we can provide round trip transfer for customer(s) convenience ad-hoc quoted as per location of customer(s)' property.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Rethimno.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Rethimno.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Rethimno..

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