The gorge of Imbros is the second most popular gorge for walkers on Crete after the gorge of Samaria .This is the sort of walk that you could easily walk with children. After the hike we will be stopping for lunch at a local restaurant with a majestic view. Our next stop is a private collection of is an interesting war museum that was created by the initiative of a local man. Georgios Hatzidakis, born in 1931, started to collect weaponry at the age of 14. He would collect anything he found in the village, mostly weapons from the Second World War, but as he was growing up, he was also interested to find other weapons that dated from the Cretan Revolution of 1770 or even older.! Finishing the day we will stop by Iligas beach near Sfakia harbor with some drinks in a cave bar in front of light blue waters! Approximate time 8-9 hours. It's a highly recommended tour if you are visiting Greece or also if you want to have a special day spend around nature.
Posted By : Michael P
The trip through the Imbros Gorge, lunch afterwards, and castle visit was very well organised and guided by Jacob. The later morning start suited us as did the shorter day compared to the much longer Samaria Gorge. Imbros Gorge was about 2.5 hours and was very pretty and interesting. At the end Jacob took us to traditional taverna for lunch with a stunning view. Following a fantastic grilled fish lunch, we visited a fabulous beach further along the coast for a beautiful swim. All in all a great day.
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Posted On : 2023-09-24 09:58:17 
Posted By : Mobile74357
We had the pleasure of an enjoyable day with Jacob hiking the Imbros Gorge. He was attentive to our needs and pace while he lead the way through this interesting geological feature. We, as a group of seasoned hikers, would have liked to know more about the types of trees and plants in the gorge.
We were treated to delicious light meals on both sides of our trek.
Unfortunately the Frangokastelo Castle is undergoing repair so we could not enter but we were able to get a good look through the barrier fencing.
The day culminated in a visit to a lovely beach. Unfortunately, we chose not bring swimsuits. The time allotted before our return to Chania allowed for a refreshing swim, a wonderful end to a dusty day.
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Posted On : 2023-09-07 10:56:36
Posted By : 628laraq
Amazing day full of once in a lifetime photos, a wonderful immersion in the natural beauty of Crete, and an amazing guide (Iakovos) who was great with kids and made us feel like family. Already want to go back 😊☀️
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Posted On : 2023-07-06 22:31:06
Posted By : Barb_Q
Jacob was an amazing guide. This tour was fantastic. The walk through the gorge is brilliant. The only thing that exceeds that was the gorgeous beach we ended up on. A perfect end to a magical day. Nothing is too much trouble for Jacob - he took lots of photos and shared these as well. Best tour we have done in chania !
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Posted On : 2023-07-02 11:00:45 
Posted By : Stub_hub
My wife and I went on the Imbros Gorge - Frangokastelo - Iligas Beach Private Tour, and it was a fantastic day. Our guide was Jacob, the company's owner. He picked us up at our hotel and drove us to the Imbros Gorge entrance. We had coffee and a Sfakian pie at a cafe next to the entrance, then hiked the Gorge, 8 km in all. It was steadily downhill, rocky but manageable, beautiful and interesting, and we very much enjoyed our conversations with Jacob. He was happy to take pictures and videos of us, even sometimes when we hadn't requested it. After the hike, we had a bite to eat at a tavern at trail's end, then Jacob got a ride back to his car and returned to the tavern. From there, we went to the Frangokastelo castle and to Iligas Beach. The Beach was great - very few people were there (more in the summertime, I understand), very scenic, and the water wasn't so cold that I didn't go in and submerge myself. All in all, the trip met and exceeded our expectations. I heartily recommend this tour and commend Jacob for his planning and execution.
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Posted On : 2023-05-18 11:48:58
Posted By : 981spirosk
A day well spend with Jacob! Had an amazing hike, saw and learned about a 14th century castle and relaxed on an amazing turqoise water beach ! Can’t thank you enough! We’ll be back
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Posted On : 2023-05-17 05:05:22
Posted By : Braos999
One of my best days in Chania so far! Loved the hike and the food right after was something else!
The finish of the day at Iligas beach completed it!
Loved it, thank you
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Posted On : 2022-09-07 05:03:19
