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Sea Kayak - MTB Great Adventures, Family Holidays Skydive Crete in cooperation with Skydivecrete.gr Trekking Day Trips 8 days Crete
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The 5th largest island in the Mediterranean Surface area of 8,700 sq km 250 km long 56 km in width in the west to to only 12 km in the east 100 kms from the European mainland (Peloponnese) 300 km from the North African coast About 200 kms from the coast of Asia Minor. With such vital statistics, Crete is more than an island it is nothing less than a little continent. Discover mysterious caves and traces of the ancient Minoans whose civilization was the earliest of its kind in the eastern Mediterranean. Wander through stately Roman remains amidst olive groves. Pause in the shade of little, frescoed Byzantine churches hidden among swathes of wild flowers, including spectacular orchids of which a number are very rare and endemic to the island. From Samaria Gorge National Park with its unique and amazing geology, to historic coastal cities where the architectural monuments recall Venetian and Turkish conquerors, - Crete has it all! By day - action and adventure along hiking routes through this stunning landscape. When the sun goes down, relax by the sea whose colour ranges from turquoise to wine-dark as described by Homer. Explore the mosaic of music and dance that has been a part of Cretan tradition since time out of mind! Sample delicious dishes that make up the phenomenal Cretan Diet, hailed by scientists as a possible key to longevity. Crete is a land of colours and contrasts, always different, always changing. Every day brings new experiences and lasting impressions. Day 1: Chania Arrival at the Chania airport where you meet with your guide and are then are transferred to the hotel. Day 2: Chania - Paleochora Chania is the prettiest city in Crete, renowned for its Venetian architecture. We have lunch in the old harbor. Later in the afternoon, a minibus will take us to Paleochora on the south-west coast of Crete. The hotel where we stay for two nights is close to a sandy beach, and there is plenty of time for our first swim in the Libyan Sea. Day 3: Elafonisi We take a boat to the lagoon beach of Elafonisi. If we are lucky, our sail might cross the path of dolphins. We walk towards Kedrodassos, a small forest of rare Salt Cedars. Return to Paleochora late in the afternoon. 2 ½ hour walk. Day 4: Agia Roumeli Transfer by boat to Agia Roumeli in the morning. Walk in the Samaria Gorge, one of the most impressive sites in Crete. We return to Agia Roumeli and take the boat to Loutro, a very old village of fishermen and sailors nestled against the waters edge in a small creek. 4 hour walk. Day 5: Aradena Gorge In the morning we climb up to the small hamlet of Livaniana (350m). We start descending into the impressive Aradena Gorge. We can watch the great Canavos vultures fly in and out of their nests on the gorge walls. We follow the dry river- bed to the gorge exit. We will swim in the little beach of Marmara (Marble) named after the surrounding marble rags, and have lunch there. Return to Loutro by boat. 3 hour walk. Day 6: Loutro Sweet Water beach Today we take the impressive-looking path that climbs above Loutro to Sfakia; it is actually not as steep as it looks, we follow the coast along idyllic spots and tiny beaches. We will arrive at the Sweet Water beach to swim and return to Loutro by boat. 2 hour walk. Day 7: Loutro - Sfakia - Imbros gorge We take the boat to Chora Sfakion and then we are transferred to the village of Komitades at the trailhead of the beautiful Imbros Gorge which we will climb up to the plateau (700m). After lunch we are driven to Chania. 3 hour walk Day 8: Transfer to the airport for the flight home. TRIP DETAILS Price Includes : All accommodations, all meals from dinner on day 1 through breakfast on day 8, all picnic lunches, group transfers from and to the airport, all transportations throughout the trip, luggage transportations, services of the tour leader - guide, entrance fees in the National Park (Samaria gorge) and Agia Irini gorge, all taxes and VAT. Not Included : Air fare to and from Crete, personal travel-health insurance, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, personal expenses, entrance fees in Museums, and other sites of interest that are not included in the program. Insurance : Participants should be covered by their own personal travel-health insurance and prior to the trip. The personal insurance must at least cover medical expenses as well as air rescue and the cost of repatriation. Alpine Travel is not responsible for any accidents or mishaps directly or indirectly related to the tour. (See Terms & Conditions) Period : From April to October 2010. Transportation : All transfers during the trip are included. Accommodation : Hotels in the cities, village pensions throughout the trip (all with private facilities). Food : Every morning we have breakfast in the hotels, picnic lunch en route and a dinner at local tavern. (Vegetarians are welcome on the trips) Group Size : 4-16 participants. Difficulty Level : (1) Equipment : Daypack (approx. 15-20 l) Trekking shoes Water bottle Hat Sun cream Sun glasses Swimming suit Check for Prices
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See also : 8 days Crete | 8 days Santorini | 8 days Alonissos |
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