Imbros Gorge Hiking Day Trip with transportation

Heraklion, Greece

11 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Embark on an easy 5-mile (8-km) guided hike through the Imbros Gorge on this full-day trekking tour of Crete. Marvel at Crete’s unique topography as you explore the rocky ravine in the shadows of the White Mountains and pass the mountain villages of Vrisses, Askifou and Imbros. After refueling with a typical Cretan lunch (own expense), pay a visit to the 14th-century Venetian castle of Frangokastello, then cool off with a swim in the Libyan Sea.

Full-day Imbros Gorge hike on Crete
Enjoy an easy hike through the scenic gorge and stop to sample traditional Cretan snacks
Pass quaint mountain villages like Vrisses, Askifou and Imbros
Visit a Venetian castle dating back to the 14th century
Cool off with a refreshing dip in the Libyan Sea
Includes hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels(from stated zones in itinerary)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local guide

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Entrance fees

€5.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Departure Point: Selected hotels (please see itinerary for pick up zones) Return point: Returns to original departure point

Operating hours
.6:30 am

Itinerary

Imbros Gorge

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Frangokastello Castle

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Please bring sun screen, towel, bathing suit and your camera
Please wear comfortable shoes
This trip is not recommended to travelers with medical issues
The itinerary may be adjusted depending on weather conditions
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Victoria_B

My husband and I, along with two friends, Went on the Imbros Gorge hike. It was a fabulous experience! Although described as "easy," we found the rocky terrain challenging, but worth every step. The gorge is spectacularly beautiful and we were lucky to have perfect weather for our hike. But the best part of our experience was having Nikos as our guide. He was enthusiastic, encouraging, and patient--half cheerleader, half therapist. Thank you, Nikos!

Reviews

4.2

based on 25 reviews

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Matthew_W, Jun 2026

Imbros gorge is obviously great. If you are picking this excursion due to the visit to the castle and that particular beach - then don't pick this tour. After walking through the gorge the guide just decided to take us to a different beach without a castle. This beach was filled with other tour buses from other agencies and was too small. Partial refund was denied by tour operator despite this change. Would definitely recommend Imbros Gorge, would not recommend this company.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Dear Matthew, Thank you for sharing your experience and for highlighting the natural beauty of Imbros Gorge. We’re glad you enjoyed the gorge, as it is truly one of Crete’s most scenic spots. We sincerely regret your disappointment regarding the beach stop. On that particular day, the itinerary was adjusted due to windy weather conditions, as our priority at Cretan Holidays is always the comfort and enjoyment of our guests. The originally planned beach would not have offered a pleasant experience due to strong winds and waves, so an alternative was chosen to ensure a safer and more enjoyable visit. We understand how important it is for the excursion to match expectations, and we truly appreciate your feedback as it helps us continuously improve. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again on another Cretan Holidays excursion and provide you with an even better experience.

A Great Day in Imbros Gorge

Victoria_B, Oct 2025

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Dear Victoria, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Imbros Gorge hike and found its beauty worth the effort. The scenery there is truly spectacular and makes for an unforgettable day in nature. We hope to welcome you again soon on another Cretan Holidays excursion!

Excellent

Andrew_C, Sep 2019

Guide Mariana welcoming and generous with information, driver excellent. Great varied day at gorge and beach, loved it.

This was a day trip although the...

Janet M, May 2017

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.

Not for the faint-hearted. Having...

Michael A, Oct 2016

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.

We loved the tour. We could walk at our...

Jean_H, Jun 2016

We loved the tour. We could walk at our own pace and it was a good length for us.

7 KM didn't sound far, but when...

lenawoohoo, Jul 2015

7 KM didn't sound far, but when walking on soooo many rocks, it is! Good thing that we had over 2 hours to do this! I didn't know we were going to stop by the beach for over an hour or else I would have brought my bathing suit too. Other than that, I definitely would do this again!

The tour was late starting. When the...

James T, May 2015

The tour was late starting. When the tour set off it rained heavily. We took the bus to a cafe close to the gorge and were offered a cheese pancake with honey. The organizer announced the gorge walk would not happen but not to worry because there was a plan b. Plan b was a trip to a ruined castle...