Imbros Gorge Private Tour: Experience Greece's Majestic Views and 14th Century Castle
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9 Ratings
Askifou
Experience the majestic views of Greece's Imbros Gorge on a private tour. Walk through the stunning gorge, visit a 14th century castle, and relax at a beach bar. Book now!
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Imbros Gorge - After driving to Sfakia we will stop for a Sfakiani pita (local traditional breakfast) before starting our hike. The hike is estimated aprox. 2-3 hours depending on our pase, it’s an easy path but a minimum of physical condition is recommended.
  • Frangokastelo beach - After our hike we will be visiting the castle that was built by the Venetians in 1371–1374 as a garrison to impose order on the rebellious Sfakia region, to deter pirates, and to protect Venetian nobles and their properties. The Venetians named it the Castle of St. Nikitas after the nearby church. The locals, however, who never saw it in a positive light, contemptuously dubbed it Frangokastello, meaning the Castle of the Franks.
  • Ilingas Beach - After reach the end of the our tour at Frangokastelo we will be stopping for food at a local restaurant with an amazing view of South Crete followed by a stop at Iligas beach for a swim and a free drink (alcoholic or not) at a bar build inside rock.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

The Imbros Gorge is the second most frequented gorge by hikers in Crete, second only to the Samaria Gorge. Its path is simpler to traverse than that of Samaria, with a walking distance of 8 kilometers, a total descent of approximately 600 meters, and an average hike time of about 2.5 hours. The footing is generally easy, making it an ideal walk for families with children and it doesn’t have to consume your entire day. Afterwards, we’ll go for lunch at a local eatery boasting a spectacular view. Our next stop is Fragokastelo, a mesmerizing 14th-century castle located on the beachfront. Lastly, we’ll finish the day with a visit to Iligas beach, near Sfakia harbor, and have some drinks at a cave bar situated before the azure blue waters. The entire trip takes around 8-9 hours and it’s highly recommended for those visiting Greece or anyone looking to spend a day immersed in nature.

Location
War Museum Askifou
Od. Vrisses- Chora Sfakia
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Michael
Sep 24, 2023
Fantastic hike through a spectacular gorge - The trip through the Imbros Gorge, lunch afterwards, and castle visit was very well organised and guided by Jacob. The later morning start suited us as did the shorter day compared to the much longer Samaria Gorge. Imbros Gorge was about 2.5 hours and was very pretty and interesting. At the end Jacob took us to traditional taverna for lunch with a stunning view. Following a fantastic grilled fish lunch, we visited a fabulous beach further along the coast for a beautiful swim. All in all a great day.
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628laraq
Jul 6, 2023
The essence of Crete - Amazing day full of once in a lifetime photos, a wonderful immersion in the natural beauty of Crete, and an amazing guide (Iakovos) who was great with kids and made us feel like family. Already want to go back 😊☀️
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Barb_q
Jul 2, 2023
Magic ! - Jacob was an amazing guide. This tour was fantastic. The walk through the gorge is brilliant. The only thing that exceeds that was the gorgeous beach we ended up on. A perfect end to a magical day. Nothing is too much trouble for Jacob - he took lots of photos and shared these as well. Best tour we have done in chania !
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Stub_hub
May 18, 2023
Fantastic day hiking Imbros Gorge and visiting Iligas Beach ! - My wife and I went on the Imbros Gorge - Frangokastelo - Iligas Beach Private Tour, and it was a fantastic day. Our guide was Jacob, the company's owner. He picked us up at our hotel and drove us to the Imbros Gorge entrance. We had coffee and a Sfakian pie at a cafe next to the entrance, then hiked the Gorge, 8 km in all. It was steadily downhill, rocky but manageable, beautiful and interesting, and we very much enjoyed our conversations with Jacob. He was happy to take pictures and videos of us, even sometimes when we hadn't requested it. After the hike, we had a bite to eat at a tavern at trail's end, then Jacob got a ride back to his car and returned to the tavern. From there, we went to the Frangokastelo castle and to Iligas Beach. The Beach was great - very few people were there (more in the summertime, I understand), very scenic, and the water wasn't so cold that I didn't go in and submerge myself. All in all, the trip met and exceeded our expectations. I heartily recommend this tour and commend Jacob for his planning and execution.
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981spirosk
May 17, 2023
Awesome day !!! - A day well spend with Jacob! Had an amazing hike, saw and learned about a 14th century castle and relaxed on an amazing turqoise water beach ! Can’t thank you enough! We’ll be back
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Braos999
Sep 7, 2022
Great tour!! - One of my best days in Chania so far! Loved the hike and the food right after was something else! The finish of the day at Iligas beach completed it! Loved it, thank you
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Mobile74357
Sep 7, 2023
Full Day - We had the pleasure of an enjoyable day with Jacob hiking the Imbros Gorge. He was attentive to our needs and pace while he lead the way through this interesting geological feature. We, as a group of seasoned hikers, would have liked to know more about the types of trees and plants in the gorge. We were treated to delicious light meals on both sides of our trek. Unfortunately the Frangokastelo Castle is undergoing repair so we could not enter but we were able to get a good look through the barrier fencing. The day culminated in a visit to a lovely beach. Unfortunately, we chose not bring swimsuits. The time allotted before our return to Chania allowed for a refreshing swim, a wonderful end to a dusty day.
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