We drive through the heartland of western Crete and reach the famous plateau of Omalos in height of 1250 meters and just 38km from Chania. The plateau of Omalos is surrounded by the splendid Lefka Ori (White Mountains). Here we find Xyloskalo (wooden Step) where the path of the world famous Samaria Gorge begins. From the opposite side we see the wild mountain of Gigilos (Rotten) which height is 2080 meters.
In the southwestern part of the island one of the most beautiful and famous beaches in Greece is to be found. Elafonissi is a small island so close to the beach that one can actually walk there from the beach... The crystal clear turquoise shallow waters in combination with the thin white and coral-red sand create a landscape of unparalleled beauty!
We board the Gramvousa Ferry at 10am at Kissamos Port . Enjoy meals or snack which you can find in the ferry's kitchen. Feel comfortable on a deck chair or in the lounge. On the way we see the elevation of the land along the cliff edges of Crete. This elevation has happened over 2000 years. The ferry makes a close pass of an abandoned pirates cave.
In this Excursion, we go to the capital of Crete, Heraklion. The route takes about 2hours. The guide will speak to us about the Minoan Civilization, Associated Greek Mythology and the excavations of Knossos Palace.
Imbros Gorge is located in the province of Sfakia , the second largest gorge of Crete following the Samaria Gorge. The remarkable scenery combined with its low hiking difficulty make this gorge suitable for a variety of people that wish to explore its environemt . The walking length is 8 km and the course lasts approximately 3 hours, definitely worth seeing.
Preveli Palm Beach is a remarkable and one of the most wonderful beaches of Crete Island , as it offers relaxing and pleasant time under the shadows of the palm trees.
Samaria Gorge is well known for its great length (16km) , making it the largest of Crete and the 2nd largest gorge in whole Europe . The total hiking lasts around 7-8 hours , attracting thousands of visitors every year through May - October period. But , what if someone is not convenient with the idea of making a total hiking and prefers a more relaxing and less adventurous trail ? Alfa Odeon provides the opportunity of an Easy Way tour which you will definitely enjoy it !
Why to choose Falassarna afternoon ?
• Watch the amazing sunset
• Have fun and choose between a variety of water sports (at extra cost)
• Swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean sea
• Sunbathing on a white-sand beach
• Relax by the beach with a refreshing cocktail in hand
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