Escape into the Cretan countryside with a walk through Imbros Gorge, a cool, rocky ravine that makes for an easy walk. Stroll for about 5 miles (8 km) through the captivating gorge with an expert local guide, passing mountain villages and the impressive White Mountains. Visit one of the villages and then drive to Frangokastello, an old Venetian castle, where your guide will tell you about its history. Finally, cool off with a refreshing dip in the Libyan Sea. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off.
Posted By : annettb653
A very nice hike, perfectly organized and very well looked after and explained by our tour guide Claudia.
Also a big compliment to the bus driver, who drove us safely and gracefully through the mountains.
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Posted On : 2024-05-28 12:22:11 
Posted By : supermausRuhrgebiet
The hike began above the Imbross Gorge. The path goes steadily downhill, is rocky and quite demanding. Since we are not experienced hikers, the 8 km through the gorge in the time limit of 3.5 hours was a challenge. Unfortunately, there was little time to linger at one or another place and enjoy the surroundings.
The meeting point at the end of the hike, the Imbross tavern, was, in short, a disappointment. The food was so-so (Greek salad made only of cucumbers and tomatoes, the potato wedges were still raw), the service was just OK, the cappuccino was an instant product, not good at all and also had lumps in it. All of this at rather steep prices for Crete.
The last part of the tour was relaxing.
More time should be planned for crossing the gorge, the meeting point in this tavern is very questionable in terms of value for money.
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Posted On : 2024-05-19 05:20:14
Posted By : 888manuelae
From the first steps, it was clear that this hike through the Imbros Gorge would be a highlight of our Crete vacation. The approximately 8 km long route led us through a landscape that is so picturesque that it almost seems unreal. With every meter we went deeper into the gorge, new, breathtaking panoramas revealed themselves.
Our guide Marianne turned out to be a real treasure. With expertise and infectious enthusiasm, she led us safely through the gorge and enriched our tour with interesting stories and facts.
Special thanks also go to Tarek, whose recommendation led us to this adventure in the first place. His warm and knowledgeable advice was invaluable in choosing the perfect excursions for our family.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06 14:52:55
Posted By : 993marcele
The tour was wonderful, with breathtaking views.
The Imbros Gorge is a natural wonder of Crete. We experienced an easy hike through the 6.1 km long gorge, which impresses with its spectacular landscape and Mediterranean flora. The narrowest passage, only two meters wide, and the rock walls up to 300 meters high are unique.
A must for every visitor to Crete!
Marianne led us through the gorge competently and with a lot of charm.
A big thank you to Tarek for recommending the Imbros Gorge hike! Friendly and competent, he took the time to find the most suitable excursions for us.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06 10:46:19
Posted By : robertfQ4481DV
The trip was highly recommended to us by our tour guide Mr. Tarek Blah and we did not regret booking it.
A unique experience with a fascinating landscape and plant diversity
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Posted On : 2024-05-06 10:16:40
Posted By : PT_AtV
Very rude tourguides. Shooting at other visiters of the gorge. Threatening children. Ignoring people who were in their tour. Not nice except for the owner of a taverne.....
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Posted On : 2024-04-30 18:13:50
Posted By : Barney3121
Extremely interesting with some great highlights along the way, especially at narrow parts of the gorge. I went solo and it worked well as you enter as an individual or with your friend/ family group and go at your own pace. Friendly tour guide. Great views on the way there & back too, as a bonus.
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Posted On : 2019-11-30 03:46:54
Posted By : Andrew_C
Guide Mariana welcoming and generous with information, driver excellent. Great varied day at gorge and beach, loved it.
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Posted On : 2019-09-23 04:53:03 
Posted By : Janet M
This was a day trip although the actual hike through the Gorge was 2-3 hours, as it was a long drive from the pick up and drop off points. There were two guides who gave information during the drive, but the hike was independent so everyone could go at their own pace. The scenery was fantastic, and even though it was basically a slight downhill hike, the trail was mostly uneven rocks which made it a bit challenging. But lots of fun and definitely worth it.
Posted By : Michael A
Not for the faint-hearted. Having walked the Samarian Gorge some years ago we thought that this would be a lot easier as it's less than half the distance. But imagine walking along pebbles, such as those on Chesil Beach for 5 miles and you'll start to see what it's like. Our calves took about 3/4 days to recover! But is was a wonderful experience and the dip in the Libyan Sea afterwards was wonderful. Wear good shoes - walking boots are advisable not trainers.
