Chania to Irini Gorge Hike & Sougia South Bank Beach Private Tour
The Gorge of Irini is in South Crete, near the fisherman's village of Sougia. With a length of 7 km, it has astonishing views, and rare flora and fauna to be discovered!
Our Private tour to Irini Gorge starts early when our private driver will pick you up on our private air-conditioned van and head to South Crete and the entrance of Irini Gorge. After a short photo stop, you pass the entrance of St. Irini Gorge to start the 3-hour Hike on your way to the South Coasts of Crete.
After the end of our trail, next to "Oasis Tavern" our private driver await you at the gorge’s exit and we reach an abandoned Cretan Village called Koustogerako: Traditional architecture & abandoned scenery await us while we embark on our car to head to Sougia beach for a rewarding swim!
Having tasted authentic food, seen numerous species of Cretan Wildlife and interacted with hospitable locals on desolate Cretan inland Villages, our day trip to Agia Irini Gorge will remain in our memories forever!
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Chania to Irini Gorge Hike & Sougia South Bank Beach Private Tour
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What's included in Chania to Irini Gorge Hike & Sougia South Bank Beach Private Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Agia Irini Gorge
We start our private transfer to Irini Gorge & South Crete: Our professional historian Tour guide will explain to you our island's history, the mighty mountains that can be found in Crete and the simple way of life of the Cretans. He will answer all your questions about Crete, out history, our ethics, customs and traditions while we are heading for the entrance of Irini gorge in South Crete.
Agia Irini Gorge
Hike through the mighty Irini Gorge, with a length of 7km, rich in indigenous Cretan fauna and imposing landscapes. Our licensed guide will wait for you at the end of the gorge hike to continue our tour to Sougia beach, in South Crete.
Sougia Beach
Free time for a rewarding swim at Sougia beach, surrounded by an imposing scenery with WW2 relics: Our licensed guide will explain to you the significance of the South Cretan Coast, not only in recent years but also throughout our Cretan History. Chance for lunch at the many traditional Cretan Taverns with fresh food in the vicinity, overlooking the Libyan Sea.
Inclusions
- WiFi on board
- Private Transfer to Irini Gorge & Sougia beach in modern A/C Vehicle with a licensed guide
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Licenced Historian Tour Guide - Licensed by the Greek Ministry of Tourism & Culture
- Private Transportation
- Sougia Beach Transfer to experience a swim in South Cretan Sea w/ crystal clear deep waters
- Ticket to Irini Gorge (2 Euro's per Person)
- Hiking Guide to Irini Gorge (Transfer Only)
- (they can purchase as they preferred)
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Our professional historian tour guide will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby 5 minutes before the start of the tour.
End Points
- We return guests at the same place we picked them up after the private transfer to Imbros Gorge for Hiking and Frangokastello Beach
