Imbros Gorge Walk: Explore Cretan Countryside

Embark on a thrilling day trip to Imbros Gorge in Crete. Hike through the stunning rocky ravine, visit charming mountain villages, explore an ancient Venetian castle, and take a refreshing dip in the Libyan Sea. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Imbros Gorge - Hiking in the countryside is a great thing to do on Crete, an island full of beautiful, inviting gorges with stunning views. Samaria is one that many people visit, but it’s a strenuous trek. Imbros, though, is a gorge for everyone, a rocky but easy 5-mile (8-km) walk.
    After your hotel pickup in a comfortable, air-conditioned shuttle…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Cretan rural life with a journey through Imbros Gorge, a captivating rocky trench ideal for a non-strenuous hike. Amble around 5 miles (8 km) through this alluring gorge under the supervision of a knowledgeable local guide, passing through enchanting mountain villages and marveling at the grandeur of the White…

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.

Customer Ratings
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Victoria_b
Oct 27, 2025
A Great Day in Imbros Gorge - My husband and I, along with two friends, Went on the Imbros Gorge hike. It was a fabulous experience! Although described as "easy," we found the rocky terrain challenging, but worth every step. The gorge is spectacularly beautiful and we were lucky to have perfect weather for our hike. But the best part of our experience was having Nikos as our guide. He was enthusiastic, encouraging, and patient--half cheerleader, half therapist. Thank you, Nikos!
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Gordonpc3207cc
Aug 28, 2025
Very nice hotel, very close to the beach... - We stayed at the Hotel Galini, is a very quiet but also nice hotel... the staff was ok... could be a bit friendlier... for that we had a very nice tour guide ( Mrs. Argiro Apostolaki ) She had tried to clarify everything for us and to our satisfaction! We were very positively surprised and were very happy to have you by our side!
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Navigator50159417657
May 28, 2025
Super! - The hike through the Imbros gorge we liked very much, even as an absolute hike beginner it was not too long or too strenuous. There was also a lot to see and of course a lot of photos were taken. Mr. Tarek Blah is a very nice, funny and competent tour guide, always happy 😊
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Daydream50619509995
Sep 16, 2024
The Imbros gorge has encouraged us to also walk the Samaria. - A relaxing hike through the Imbros gorge. We were well advised in advance by our guide Sonja of important details on the route. The whole tour was very well planned. Due to the stormy weather, we went to Chora Sfakion after the hike instead of the bathing stay in Fragkostello and were able to visit a church carved into the rock, take a snack, stroll and linger by the sea. The day was very nice.
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Annettb653
May 28, 2024
Very eventful and entertaining day of hiking. - A very nice hike, perfectly organized and very well looked after and explained by our tour guide Claudia. Also a big compliment to the bus driver, who drove us safely and gracefully through the mountains.
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888manuelae
May 6, 2024
Fantastic hike in the Imbros Gorge - From the first steps, it was clear that this hike through the Imbros Gorge would be a highlight of our Crete vacation. The approximately 8 km long route led us through a landscape that is so picturesque that it almost seems unreal. With every meter we went deeper into the gorge, new, breathtaking panoramas revealed themselves. Our guide Marianne turned out to be a real treasure. With expertise and infectious enthusiasm, she led us safely through the gorge and enriched our tour with interesting stories and facts. Special thanks also go to Tarek, whose recommendation led us to this adventure in the first place. His warm and knowledgeable advice was invaluable in choosing the perfect excursions for our family.
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993marcele
May 6, 2024
Unique Imbros Gorge hike - The tour was wonderful, with breathtaking views. The Imbros Gorge is a natural wonder of Crete. We experienced an easy hike through the 6.1 km long gorge, which impresses with its spectacular landscape and Mediterranean flora. The narrowest passage, only two meters wide, and the rock walls up to 300 meters high are unique. A must for every visitor to Crete! Marianne led us through the gorge competently and with a lot of charm. A big thank you to Tarek for recommending the Imbros Gorge hike! Friendly and competent, he took the time to find the most suitable excursions for us.
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Robertfq4481dv
May 6, 2024
Fantastically beautiful with wonderful views - The trip was highly recommended to us by our tour guide Mr. Tarek Blah and we did not regret booking it. A unique experience with a fascinating landscape and plant diversity
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Supermausruhrgebiet
May 19, 2024
A beautiful hike with light and shadow - The hike began above the Imbross Gorge. The path goes steadily downhill, is rocky and quite demanding. Since we are not experienced hikers, the 8 km through the gorge in the time limit of 3.5 hours was a challenge. Unfortunately, there was little time to linger at one or another place and enjoy the surroundings. The meeting point at the end of the hike, the Imbross tavern, was, in short, a disappointment. The food was so-so (Greek salad made only of cucumbers and tomatoes, the potato wedges were still raw), the service was just OK, the cappuccino was an instant product, not good at all and also had lumps in it. All of this at rather steep prices for Crete. The last part of the tour was relaxing. More time should be planned for crossing the gorge, the meeting point in this tavern is very questionable in terms of value for money.
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Pt_atv
Apr 30, 2024
Rude guides - Very rude tourguides. Shooting at other visiters of the gorge. Threatening children. Ignoring people who were in their tour. Not nice except for the owner of a taverne.....
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