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Imbros Gorge Hike: Nature's Hidden Gem
4.4
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Imbros Gorge
Experience the beauty of nature on a full-day hiking tour from Chania. Traverse the Imbros Gorge, ideal for families, and explore the traditional village of Sfakia.
Experience the beauty of nature on a full-day hiking tour from Chania. Traverse the Imbros Gorge, ideal for families, and explore the traditional village of Sfakia.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Imbros Gorge - The place has a great historical significance as the gorge witnessed an evacuation of several thousands of British soldiers during World War II before heading to Egypt. Back then, the Imbros Gorge mule trail was the only connection between Chania and Sfakia, before the road was built. Remains of this trail can be still seen today.
- Imbros Gorge - The place has a great historical significance as the gorge witnessed an evacuation of several thousands of British soldiers during World War II before heading to Egypt. Back then, the Imbros Gorge mule trail was the only connection between Chania and Sfakia, before the road was built. Remains of this trail can be still seen today.
What's Included
- Pickup/Drop-off with air-conditioned luxury bus from select spots in Chania
- All taxes, VAT (value-added tax) inclusive
- English Speaking guide
- Pickup/Drop-off with air-conditioned luxury bus from select spots in Chania
- All taxes, VAT (value-added tax) inclusive
- English Speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Admission to Imbros (2.5 € per person, free of charge for children under 14)
- Personal expenses, extra beverages or meals
- Customary tips to your driver and escort
- Admission to Imbros (2.5 € per person, free of charge for children under 14)
- Personal expenses, extra beverages or meals
- Customary tips to your driver and escort
Additional Information
Join us for a delightful day as we set off from Chania towards the picturesque Imbros Gorge — a hidden treasure ideal for nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts. Before embarking on our journey, enjoy a taste of tradition with a delicious Sfakiani pie. At around 10:00 AM, we will enter the gorge and commence our hike. The walk through Imbros Gorge takes…
Join us for a delightful day as we set off from Chania towards the picturesque Imbros Gorge — a hidden treasure ideal for nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts. Before embarking on our journey, enjoy a taste of tradition with a delicious Sfakiani pie. At around 10:00 AM, we will enter the gorge and commence our hike. The walk through Imbros Gorge takes approximately 2.5 hours (depending on your pace) along a stunning, easy-to-moderate trail surrounded by breathtaking rock formations, wild nature, and tranquil landscapes. Our hike concludes at the charming village of Komitades, where time seems to slow down. After the hike, we proceed to Sfakia village, where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear sea and savor a traditional Cretan lunch by the water! After a day filled with discovery and experiences, relax and enjoy a peaceful ride back to Chania aboard our comfortable bus, taking with you memories of Crete’s incredible beauty.
- Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes for the trek through the gorge
- It is advisable to bring the following items with you: sunscreen, sunglasses and hat
- It is important to stay hydrated, so bring a bottle of water (you can refill it in the gorge’s springs) and a light snack (fruits etc.)
- Please note that the following are prohibited inside the gorge: radios, singing, excessive noise, disposal of rubbish in places other than those provided, smoking anywhere other than the rest points, consumption of alcohol.
- In Sfakia you have the option to take a swim so make you have a swimsuit and beach towel with you
Location
Imbros Gorge
close to Chora Sfakia, Start in Impros or Komitades
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(16 Ratings)
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Q5346qjbenb
Apr 11, 2025
Great hike - The hike was great, awesome scenery and moderately challenging. The tour was run well. Sfakia in April is very quite, but we luckily had great weather and could enjoy the empty beach.
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Garyhb2018
Sep 14, 2024
Amazing trip - The tour guide Sylvia was fantastic and made sure everyone was ok, walking down the gorge was beutiful and can be done in your own pace but you still need to have some small fitness about you. Would do this again if I come back to Crete.
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Mathijsd34
Apr 28, 2024
Beautiful day! - The day started off with a bus trip to the Gorge, with some explanation by the guide which was greatly appreciated. The Gorge itself is a beautiful hike, and loved the swim in the bay of Sfakia. Thank you to the operator for adding us last minute!
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Mathijsdavid
Apr 25, 2024
Great hike! - The tour guide gave a lot of information during the bus ride, which was greatly appreciated. The hike through the gorge was very beautiful, and took about 2 hours. Also enjoyed the swim in the small bay afterwards. Great day, would certainly do it again!
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390joelu
Apr 15, 2024
Easy hike in beautiful surroundings, well-organised by tour operator. - Great day out, Imbros Gorge was stunning and the water at Chora Sfakion was crystal clear (but cold in April). The walk wasn't strenuous, being a fairly gentle downhill the whole way, but the path is rocky. Most in our group managed fine in trainers but I was glad to have proper boots at times. With 40 people on the tour hotel pickups had the potential to be a drag, but the company picked half of us up on a minibus and joined up with the main coach outside the city which mitigated that. I ate at the taverna recommended by the guide at the end of the trail, food was good with nice views out over the sea.
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Stamataki23
Feb 22, 2023
Imbros - Nice scenery!
Good option for beginners in hiking.
Make sure that you have good shoes.The scenery is lovely! Very well organised. The guide and the drive are really polite and helpful. Highly recommended it.
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Jonathan_s
May 5, 2025
Well organized and Beautiful Gorge....just need to update description for accuracy - This tour was well organized, clear information about the hike and our time at the beach. I thought the time allowed for both was perfect. I appreciated the sense of humor of the guide as she was very engaging. The gorge is beautiful but very busy and commercialized. The description of a tour mentioned the cost of the entrance to the gorge at 2.5 Euros as well as they're natural Springs to fill up water bottles. Inaccurate on both counts. The entrance is 5 Euros. To use the restroom at the start of the gorgeous half euro. There was someone selling drinks about Midway down but they were not free. There's a nice restaurant once you get to the main road. All in all, I would recommend this tour for people that want to do a hike and have time at the beach!
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Journey62916411800
Apr 30, 2025
All right. - Well organized, hiking ok third party (abused that they charge, garbage that overflow, no maintenance...), beautiful village.
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Rj682015
May 15, 2023
GOOD CHALLENGING WALK - Reviewed the videos on You Tube prior to doing this walk which looked to be one that could be done by both young and elderly as advertised. Our trip was the 7.5 kilometer stretch from the main entrance to the beach via a coach trip. The guide was Ingrid who was extremely informative. There are toilets at the start of the walk and a steep set of steps down to the gorge with unsteady wooden railings. Payment was 2.5 euros per person at the hut at the start and the tickets need to be retained for inspection at the conclusion of the walk. Walk downhill most of the way which was described as being on largely shingle but in fact was on large boulders at certain parts of the walk. If conditions are dry it is ok but we had a thunderstorm with rain that made some parts very tricky and slippery even with walking boots and nordic poles as we had! Some step downs are high and need to be taken with extreme care. You are warned prior to the walk that medical conditions come into play along with any disability or issues a comment which made us chuckle if injuries occur the only way out is by donkey or stretcher! Although both of us fall into the elderly category we completed the walk well inside the allocated time of 3 hours. The negative being that we were unable to comprehand the outstanding beauty of the gorge and the ability to take photographs due to the need to exercise extreme care. If you really have any major issues with ankles, knees, hips or lower back this needs to be thought through before considering the walk.
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Beverley_k
May 7, 2023
Imbros Gorge - Walking through the gorge. Weather was not great but views were. Guide was good. Lunch in village was good.
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