Best multi-day treks in Crete
Enjoy the most beautiful multi-day treks in Crete, along wonderful coastal areas, through outstanding gorges, and climb imposing mountain peaks.
Hike through the famous Samaria Gorge, climb Mount Guiguilos, swim in the crystal clear waters of Glyka Nera beach…
Several programs of different level available in eastern, central and western Crete, lasting one week or more.
Tailor-made, all of these treks are aimed at preformed groups of experienced trekkers (trekking club members and specialized Travel Agencies guests).
Samaria trek
A seven-day trek in western Crete
This is the classic seven-day trek in the southwestern foothills of Mount Lefka Ore, including famous places such as Agia Irini gorge, Omalos plateau, Samaria gorge, Agia Roumeli, Agios Pavlos, Aradena gorge, Loutro and Glyka Nera.
Various options available starting from Paleochora, Sougia, Epanochori, or Agia Irini. Here we offer you the option that takes as a starting point the gorge of Agia Irini and ends at the coastal village of Chora Sfakion. 
4-6 hours a day | Grade (experienced trekkers) 
Intermediate
The tour at a glance
Day 1. Arrival in Crete | O/N in Heraklion or Chania
Day 2. Transfer to Agia Irini gorge. Hike to Omalos plateau through Agia Irini gorge | O/N in Omalos
Day 3. Omalos – Climb Mount Guiguilos – Omalos | O/N in Omalos
Day 4. Hike to Agia Roumeli through Samaria gorge | O/N in Agia Roumeli
Day 5. Hike to Anopolis via Agios Pavlos, Agios Ioannis and Aradena village | O/N in Anopolis
Day 6. Hike to Loutro through Aradena gorge | O/N in Loutro
Day 7. Hike to Chora Sfakion via Glyka Nera beach. Transfer to Chania or Heraklion | O/N in Heraklion or Chania
Day 8. Transfer to the A/P for departure from Crete.
Adaptation of the trek to the needs of your group
“Samaria trek” is offered exclusively as a tailor-made program, taking into consideration the period of realization, the experience and the number of participants in your group, as well as the number of days of your stay in Crete. For more information and prices, please contact us.
Coastal trek
A seven-day coastal trek in Southwestern Crete
The coastal trekking suggested here is undoubtedly the most beautiful among all the multi-day hiking tours imaginable for Crete. Although this is a challenge reserved only for experienced hikers, it fascinates by the variety of landscapes and the diversity of walking conditions.
The path is in some places suspended between sea and mountains, while along the way we reach the outlet of some extraordinary gorges such as Tripiti, Klados, Samaria, Eligia, Aradena and Iligas.
In addition, nowhere else in Crete are the beaches and coves as wild, isolated and beautiful as those found between Elafonissi (start of the trekking) and Chora Sfakion (end of the route). 4-7 hours a day | Grade (experienced trekkers) 
Challenging
The tour at a glance
Day 1. Arrival in Crete | O/N in Heraklion or Chania
Day 2. Transfer to Elafonissi. Hike to Paleochora | O/N in Paleochora
Day 3. Hike to Sougia via the archaeological site and the beach of Lissos | O/N in Sougia
Day 4. Hike to Pefki beach via Profitis Ilias peak and Trypiti beach.| O/N in Pefki (tents)
Day 5. Hike to Agia Roumeli via Domata beach | O/N in Agia Roumeli
Day 6. Hike to Loutro via Agios Pavlos, Lykos and Phoenix | O/N in Loutro
Day 7. Hike to Chora Sfakion via Glyka Nera beach. Transfer to Chania or Heraklion | O/N in Heraklion or Chania
Day 8. Transfer to the A/P for departure from Crete.
Adaptation of the trek to the needs of your group
The “Coastal trek” is offered exclusively as a tailor-made program, taking into consideration the period of realization, the experience and the number of participants in your group, as well as the number of days of your stay in Crete. Wild camping life experience required, since the program includes one overnight in tents (provided). For more information and prices, please contact us.
Psiloritis trek
A seven-day trek in central Crete
Psiloritis is the highest mountain in Crete and its climb is undoubtedly a must-do for experienced hikers. It can be planned on a seven-day trek including some of the most beautiful places of the Psiloritis mountain range.
This is the case with Mt Kedros, the Patsos gorge, the Amari valley, the Platania gorge, the Rouvas gorge, and many others.
Various options are available starting from Spili, Zaros, Anogia and Margarites. The program presented below is based on the route that crosses the entire mountain range of Psiloritis from west to south-east, from the village of Spili to the village of Zaros. 4-8 hours a day | Grade (experienced trekkers) 
Intermediate +
The tour at a glance
Day 1. Arrival in Crete | O/N in Heraklion or Chania
Day 2. Transfer to Spili. Hike to Gerakari through Yous Campos plateau | O/N in Gerakari
Day 3. Gerakari – Climb Mount Kedros – Gerakari | O/N in Meronas (Eco Lodge Camp Wild Nature)
Day 4. Hike to Potami lake and Patsos gorge | O/N in Meronas
Day 5. Hike to Soulouta pastureland (west foothills of Mount Psiloritis) through Platania gorge | O/N in Soulouta (tents)
Day 6. Climb Mount Psiloritis – Descent from the east side of the mountain to the Neda plateau | O/N in Nida (tents)
Day 7. Hike to Zaros through Rouvas gorge | O/N in Zaros
Day 8. Transfer to the A/P for departure from Crete.
Adaptation of the trek to the needs of your group
“Psiloritis Geopark trek” is offered exclusively as a tailor-made program, taking into consideration the period of realization, the experience and the number of participants in your group, as well as the number of days of your stay in Crete. Wild camping life experience required, since the program includes two overnights in tents (provided). For more information and prices, please contact us.
Mount Dicti trek
A seven-day trek in eastern Crete
The crossing of the Dicti massif is the best way to complete the discovery of the high mountains of Crete.
Along the way you will discover splendid geological phenomena – gorges, high plateaus, caves and chasms – and you will have the opportunity to climb to the imposing peaks of Karfi, Selena and Spathi and hike through the magnifiscent gorges of Havgas and Sarakina.
Various options available starting from Embaros, Kastamonitsa, Krassi, Kritsa, Males and Kato Symi. Here we offer you the option that takes as a starting point the village of Kastamonitsa and ends at the village of Mythi through Sarakina gorge. 4-7 hours a day | Grade (experienced trekkers) 
Intermediate +
The tour at a glance
Day 1. Arrival in Crete | O/N in Heraklion.
Day 2. Transfer to Kastamonitsa village. Hike to Lassithi plateau by taking an old mule track | O/N in Lassithi.
Day 3. Lassithi- Climb Mount Selena – Lassithi | O/N in Lassithi.
Day 4. Hike to Katharo plateau through Havgas gorge | O/N in Katharo (tents).
Day 5. Climb Mount Spathi- Descent from the southern side of the mountain to the Selacano wooded area | O/N in Selacano (tents).
Day 6. Hike to Males along the wooded foothills of Psari Madara peak | O/N in Males.
Day 7. Hike to Mythi village through Sarakina gorge | O/N in Myrthios coastal village.
Day 8. Transfer to the A/P for departure from Crete.
Adaptation of the trek to the needs of your group
“Mount Dicti trek” is offered exclusively as a tailor-made program, taking into consideration the period of realization, the experience and the number of participants in your group, as well as the number of days of your stay in Crete. Wild camping life experience required, since the program includes two overnights in tents (provided). For more information and prices, please contact us.