Hidden Crete: Discover the Authentic Sfakia Region and its Rugged Wilderness
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Chania Town
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Local wine (4 glasses wine tasting)
  • Breakfast
  • Entrance ticket to the gorge
  • Carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
  • Tips & gratuities for your guide
  • Food and drink - You will have time for lunch at your own cost.
Additional Information

Embark on an extraordinary trip to Sfakia, the most secluded and rough region of Crete, also known as the ‘real Crete’, largely unexplored by tourists and set amidst the magnificent White Mountains. Join us for a day-long adventure in Crete, packed with family-friendly activities like trekking in vast gorges, engaging in cooking activities, tasting local delights, immersive storytelling, views of towering peaks and the boundless Azure Sea with unmatched beauty.

Main Attractions:
• Embark on a thrilling journey amidst incredible mountains, gorges, and infinite untamed landscapes
• Enjoy a local breakfast at a family-run cheese and yogurt plant
• Trek down the breathtaking Imbros Gorge, previously a concealed trail for the ANZAC troops
• Learn about the therapeutic properties of Cretan herbs and sample some homemade remedies.
• Take part in a cooking workshop and satiate your taste buds with a Cretan lunch featuring traditional dishes, fresh from farm to table
• Explore a unique local cellar and winery and taste Cretan wines

  • Alcoholic beverages are allowed to participants age 18 or older because of the national alcohol restrictions. Participants under the age 18 are provided non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen, and a bottle of water.
  • How you help the local community by joining this tour: - You visit villages far from mass tourism and collaborate with the locals, supporting these small communities financially. - By sampling products that originate from the Cretan countryside, you promote 100% local, family-owned businesses such as a local cheese monger and a local botanist. - You visit a local family in their home where you learn about local products and traditional cooking techniques as you participate in a hands-on cooking class.
  • If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip – though not compulsory – is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
  • Lunch is not included, but you will have enough time to enjoy a local restaurant. We will give you personalized tips for the area’s best eateries.
Location
Municipal Market of Chania
Pl. Agoras
Cancellation Policy

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

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Departure18145070937
Jun 21, 2024
Unforgettable! - Rebecca and her team at Grecian Lux did a fantastic job. They planned every detail for us. I can't imagine going to Greece without using their expertise. Their knowledge and connections made our trip perfect. I highly recommend using them to book your Greece trip!
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F7329ycrachelr
Jul 15, 2023
Great day in western crete! - We had the perfect day with Yiannis. Planning was easy with Rebecca (although the pick up location was changed at the last minute). Once our guide arrived with a comfortable van that fit our family of 6, we had the perfect day. First, the guide was incredible. He engaged all three generations of our family with ease and was so knowledgeable and fun to be around. We enjoyed all the visits on the tour and ate incredibly well. It was the perfect day and we highly recommend booking with Grecian Luxe, a company that clearly has high standards for its guides and guests.
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