full day
Daily Tour
6 people
English, German, Greek
This private guided tour takes place in Chania and lets you explore a vast portion of our great mountain range, The White Mountains of Crete. In this private excursion, you can see, feel, and interact with locals, and eventually find out why the White Mountains of Crete and their highest peaks are so crucial for hikers, mountaineers and tourists who like adventure and exploration:
This mountain tour in Crete is for everyone, as we start from the lowlands*, and head to the highlands!
Our tour starts from sea level, where we get to see the vast areas that this tour about the mountains of Chania will eventually cover. A short while after the start, we hop on a private organic farm to collect some organic fruits for the day. The elevated position of this farm offers us the opportunity to see the mountain range that divided the Cretan North from the South.
As we start ascending, we pass through a gorge of impeccable beauty: A stop for photographs and storytelling will remind us of the significance of the White Mountains of Crete during bad times, hardships and history, especially during wars. A stop at a war resistance museum, devoted to one of the most famous political figures of Greece will explain how the geology of Crete defended the island, and how important those Creeks and passages were in times of revolt, and war.
After a short break for coffee in a picturesque mountainous village full of Cretan Shepherds, we head to the picturesque region of Omalos famous for its mountainous climate and its hospitable people. We continue ascending, seeking mountain peaks and admiring the White Mountains.Â
Our certified guide with hiking experience describes to us the tallest peaks of the mountains of Crete while we are heading to a traditional old-school restaurant for an authentic Cretan Cuisine lunch. This restaurant run by a shepherd family will entice us to the traditional Cretan cuisine.
Full of memories, we continue to reach this private guided full-day tour’s highest point. As we head to approach the Plateau of Omalos and the entrance of Samaria Gorge we reach an altitude of approximately 1400 meters.Â
We stand aroused as the clear air and the snow (if you book the tour during wintertime) change the scenery completely in contrast to the valleys of the lowlands we saw at the beginning of this full-day tour. Full of memories we take the long way back to the valleys and lowlands of Chania through dizzy desolate roads back to modern city life!
Lowlands*: A term used by shepherds and mountainous people living in the Highlands of Crete and the White Mountains to refer to the people of modern cities as inferior.Â
| PAX | Price |
| 1 | 285 |
| 2 | 330 |
| 3 | 385 |
| 4 | 440 |
| 5 | 490 |
| 6 | 530 |
| 6 ++ ? | Contact Us for a price offer! |
Book now your private tour to explore the Mountains of Chania, Crete!
Visit an authentic organic farm to pick up some bio oranges, Grapefruits and organic avocados for the day out to the mountains of Crete.
Drive through and stop at a natural gorge in Chania with astonishing views. Learn about Cretan flora, as well as interact with Cretan Fauna that we see on the road - Primarily sheep and goats!
Stop for some Photo Souvenirs inside the Gorge
Stop to a traditional mountain village of Chania for a small coffee break as we interact with the shepherds and locals.
Visit a war resistance museum that has a close connection with the mountains of Crete - A historical explanation of past times by a certified Historian specializing in modern history.
Visit an Authentic tavern to have our lunch with whatever the lovely cook has prepared- fresh from their garden!
Reach the Mountainous plateau of Omalos
Reach the highest point of this private tour on Cretan Mountains - A point of 1400m altitude, and the Entrance of Samaria Gorge, one of the longest gorgest in Europe!
This tour is carefully planned to let everyone explore the mountain traditional life of Cretans. It is perfect for families, as it combines free authentic Cretan food ( a proper lunch and not a treat!), historical knowledge, and breathtaking views, and it covers the vast majority of the mountain range of the White Mountains.
Absolutely not! This private guided tour is designed with many stops and relaxation opportunities! Being a private tour, we can add or subtract part of the excursion according to your needs!
No problem! Our prices are per person, so you can book your private tour by using our secure booking system!
Yes, this can be done upon request. Please contact us for more information!
Because you will learn unknown parts of our History, bond with the locals, eat authentic Greek food and see how life is for the authentic villagers on unknown parts of Chania mainland. Needless to say, the breathtaking views and photo opportunities from above are must-sees!
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