Imbros Gorge Tours and Activities

Embark on an easy 5-mile (8-km) guided hike through the Imbros Gorge on this full-day trekking tour of Crete. Marvel at Crete’s unique topography as you explore the rocky ravine in the shadows of the White Mountains and pass the mountain villages of Vrisses, Askifou and Imbros. After refueling with a typical Cretan lunch (own expense), pay a visit to the 14th-century Venetian castle of Frangokastello, then cool off with a swim in the Libyan Sea.

Escape the tourist trail and spend a day exploring off the beaten track beauty near Georgioupolis. By traveling in a Land Rover, you’ll be able to access off-road sites that you wouldn’t discover otherwise. Visit incredible archaeological sites, traditional villages, and secluded beaches. If you work up an appetite, you won’t have to research where to eat as a delicious lunch in a family tavern is included. The tour will also take you to a winery, an olive oil factory, a castle, and multiple historical sites.

The Gorge of Imbros is the second most popular gorge for walkers in Crete after the gorge of Samaria.The main reasons for this is that it is much easier to walk than Samaria. Secondly, the gorge of Imbros is easier to access and despite being much smaller in size than Samaria, there are some many spectacular sections.

The Imbros Gorge is located in the province of Sfakia and is the second-largest gorge in Crete after Samaria. The picturesque scenery, in combination with the low difficulty of traversing it, make the descent of Imbros ideal for families wanting to expose children to the beauty of nature. There you will have some free time to take pictures or have some breakfast before you begin your hike. In a leisurely pace, the gorge can be traversed in about 2.5 hours. Behind your group, there will always be a hiking escort to ensure everyone's safety and provide assistance if needed. The gorge ends at Komitades village, from where you will depart for Sfakia, one of the most traditional Cretan villages. There you will have around 3 hours to divide between swimming in the warm Mediterranean waters and enjoying a Cretan meal in one of the local taverns. Early in the evening you will board the bus back to your original pick up points.

We are a company with a privately-owned mini bus. We are authorized by the GREEK TOURISTIC ORGANISATION to be able to legally offer daily transfers as well as organized excursions. We love our work and this shows in the service we provide and in our fully equipped bus which has a refrigerator, TV monitor, individual lighting, air conditioning, Wi-FI internet, multimedia sound system, and Bluetooth. We love to help our visitors discover the nature, history and traditions of Crete, and will be delighted to share with you the beauties, the history, and the flavors and aromas of our land. The benefits on our bus, are for us, our philosophy of politeness and service. It would give us great joy to escort you on our excursions; we have excursions for all visitors, and accommodate wheelchair and mobility scooter users, their friends and family. We accommodate 2 wheelchairs or 1 mobility scooter users; inform us at time of booking

If you are looking for a light hike combining a winery or beach, this is the perfect tour for you! Imbros gorge is located on the eastern Lefka Ori mountains and it’s 8km long. For an average hiker it will take around 3 hours to cross. After pick up from Chania area we head down to Imbros village where the gorge starts. We will drop you off at the entrance and pick you up at the end. Most of the gorge is in the shade with a narrow trail (no cliffs) and pine trees. There is a small stream which is dry in the summer so it’s good to have sufficient supply of water. Imbros gorge is the smallest and most beautiful in terms of size compared to Samaria gorge which is a 5-6 hour hike. Imbros is breathtaking, ideal for nature lovers and wildlife watchers! After Imbros you have two choices. Visit a winery or a beach. Both locations need around two hours each and we would recommend to visit both at a small extra cost. You could eat in both locations.

Imbros gorge is in the South East part of the White Mountains, it’s length is 7 km, and has slopes up to 300m high… It’s famous due to the rare flora and the beautiful landscape all over the area… Begins from the traditional Cretan village Imbros (800 m high) and ends in the village Komitades (300 m high). Our bus will pick you up from your hotel and after about 90 minutes drive, we arrive in the village of Imbros… Then follows the walk through the gorge, guided from our license trekking guide, who is going to help you if you need and he will give you information about the whole area. Follows a visit to the capital of the whole province, Chora Sfakion, where we are staying for one hour about… for free time! Late in the afternoon, we return by our bus to your hotel.

Get outside and admire the beauty of Crete by going on this action-packed day trip to Imbros Gorge and the Libyan Sea. Take the stress out of organizing transport, and benefit from the convenience of having Rethymno area hotel pickup and drop-off included. Enjoy a guided hike that passes many stunning rock formations, narrow passages, and scenic viewpoints.

Spend the day basking in the beauty of western Crete on a full-day tour from Rethimno. Take in views of the island’s north coast on a bus ride to Falassarna, considered one of Crete’s most gorgeous beaches. From here catch a boat to Balos lagoon, where you’ll have several hours to swim in shallow, turquoise waters and see for yourself why this remote stretch of white sandy beach is one of the island’s most photographed places.

If you are looking for a light hike combining a beach, this is the perfect tour for you! Imbros Gorge is located on the eastern Lefka Ori mountains, located 60km from Chania. For an average hiker it will take less than 3 hours to cross. After pick up from Chania area we head down to Imbros village where the gorge starts. We will drop you off at the entrance of the gorge and we will pick you up at the exit! Most of the gorge is in the shade with a narrow trail (no cliffs) and pine trees. There is a small stream which is dry in the summer so it's good to have a sufficient supply of water. Imbros is breathtaking, a true marvel of nature! After Imbros we will visit Frangocastello where we will spend some time on its gorgeous beach and admire its Ottoman Castle! Alternatively, instead of the beach we could visit a Winery for Tasting Tour upon request! We would recommend to visit both at a small extra cost. You could eat in both locations as well.

Discover the 2nd longest gorge in Crete on a walking tour of the Imbros Gorge. Then, cool down in the Libyan Sea with a refreshing swim and a traditional lunch.Benefit from pick-up at your hotel in the Chania area at approximately 08:30 AM, and then journey by bus to the Imbros Gorge in the eastern part of the White Mountains of Crete.Upon arrival, enjoy an easy 3-hour hike through the narrow passages and marvel at the stunning rock formations.Continue by bus to the south coast, and visit a beautiful beach for a refreshing swim in the Libyan Sea. Relax and enjoy a traditional lunch before the bus trip back to Chania area at approximately 6:30 PM.

The gorge of Imbros is one of the deepest and narrowest gorges of Crete and the second most popular for visitors after the gorge of Samaria. It ιs located in the South East part of the White Mountains, with 7km length, and has slopes up to 300m high. There are some spectacular sections, especially several very narrow passages. It is famous due to the rare flora and the amazing landscape all over the area. The scenery is beautiful and the low difficulty makes the descent of Imbros ideal for families. On the way to the gorge we will stop at a Greek bakery and offer you several traditional snacks to taste, coffee or juice. The walk takes about 2 ½ hours, at the end of the gorge at the village Komitades you can enjoy a cold drink and relax. You will then drive down to the seaside village of Hora Sfakion where you will have free time to relax at one of the little café/taverns on the water front overlooking the sea or enjoy a dip in the cool Libyan sea.

Private tour for groups up to 6 or up to 12 travellers!!! Let’s drive along the most southern part of Crete, Greece and Europe, and visit the village of Chora Sfakion. As everything is on walking distance, you can take a look at traditional products or meet local hospitable people. Our next stop, Frangokastello, is famous for its Venetian castle, the beautiful sandy beach and Drosoulites, the shadows of soldiers which appear there at dawn each May. Along the way back, we make a stop at the entrance of Imbros Gorge to enjoy the breathtaking view and visit the traditional little village of Vrysses with its tall plane trees, the tavernas and kafenions, a perfect place to relax.