Greece · Hiking

Hiking adventure in the Polyrrinia & Sirikari Gorge. Private tour

6 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Chania. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private hiking experience in the Kissamos area of Crete
  • 02 Walk the scenic Sirikari Gorge - Polyrrinia Trail
  • 03 Pass small villages, river scenery and a Venetian-era bridge
  • 04 Visit historic Polyrrhenia village and see its old-style houses
  • 05 Spot local flora and, if lucky, griffons flying overhead
  • 06 Optional stop at a local olive wood workshop
  • 07 Flexible private pickup and drop-off in the Chania region

Discover a quieter side of Crete on this private hiking adventure through the Kissamos area, combining nature, village life and traces of the island’s past. Walk the Sirikari Gorge - Polyrrinia Trail through a landscape of trees, river shade and rugged scenery, with time to enjoy the peaceful surroundings at an easy, manageable pace.

Along the way, continue to Polyrrhenia, a village shaped by the remains of its ancient archaeological city, where old houses, the renovated aqueduct and a former olive factory add to the sense of history. The experience also includes a stop at a local olive wood workshop and the option to pause at a small tavern on the return.

Half way there is a resting point in the shadow of the trees, next to the river.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Chania
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Sirikari Gorge - Polyrrinia Trail.

The minibus will bring you through a beautiful landscape and small villages to the starting point of the walk. Travelling time about 45 minutes. We start at an altitude of 500m from sea level, decent approximately 250m.the first few hundred meter are a little steep. Down the walking path becomes easy. Totally walking distance about 5 km. This route is just enough to don’t “suffer” from muscle pain the day after. Half way there is a resting point in the shadow of the trees, next to the river. Almost at the end of the gorge we will pass from an old bridge builded at the Venetian occupation.

Polyrrhenia.

The Driver will pick you up from the road for the 5 minutes during transfer to the village Polyrinnia, which is situated at an altitude of 400m. We will visit the small village which has been builded with the materials that remained from the archeological city of Polyrinnia. There has been a renovation of the ancient aqua duct and we can see a lot of old style houses and an old olive factory which is not in use anymore.

Workshop by Manolis Tsouris.

We can visit the workshop of Mr. George; he is making the most beautiful things from olive tree wood. We can have a small break in the shadow.

Kolymbari.

Returning to your accommodation, there is possibility to stopping somewhere at a small tavern.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Chania. 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up / Drop-off at your hotel.
  • Luxury Vehicle with a professional driver.
  • Wi-fi on board and Water from the springs of the White Mountains “Samaria”, in bottles
  • Accompaniment by a professional guide.
  • Hiking sticks.
  • All Fees and Taxes

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses, drinks, lunch / dinner.
  • Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts.

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • The walk does not have a high difficulty level, but is not recommended for people with walking problems or other serious health problems.
  • If any participant suffers from any severe allergy (e.g. to bee stings, food allergies/intolerances) or has medical/health issues we need to be aware of, it is important to let us know in advance. This is clearly a safety measure, personal information is by no means violated and we exercise all discretion.
  • Moysidis Travel is covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Each participant is advised to take out health/travel insurance before travelling to Crete.
  • Wear walking or sport shoes, cap and sunglasses.
  • Take a bottle of water and a small snack.
  • Don’t forget your: Hiking boots, sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, refillable water bottle, camera, wind/waterproof jacket.
  • Private pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, villa, cruise, or any other point in the region of Chania. Pick-up time is flexible and upon your final confirmation.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Chania..

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