Crete Family Walking Tour

When you arrive at the Chania airport, a shuttle will be waiting to drive you to Chora Sfakion. The drive to this little town is about an hour and a half. You’ll spend the duration of your trip at this seaside location with easy access to other villages, restaurants, and beautiful beaches.

This tour includes a lot of free time for your family to explore, which you can fill with as many or as few activities as you like. Below, you’ll find the list of the five recommended walks that you can complete in whichever order you choose.
Walk 1 – Discover the Askifou Plain
Distance: 2 hours, 7 km, 150m of ascent, 125m of descent
Take a taxi or public transit to Askifou, where you’ll begin your walk. This walk is on quiet roads and will take you to the villages of Kares and Imbros. This easy walk explores rural farmlands, and you have the chance to stop at the small war museum in Kares.

Walk 2 – Explore the Imbros Gorge
Distance: 4 hours, 12.5 km, 350m of ascent, 1100m of descent
You’ll need to take a taxi or bus to Imbros to begin this walk. You’ll walk through the inspiring Imbros Gorge and to the village of Komitades. There are lovely tavernas abound here if you want to stop for a meal before taking a taxi or walking back to Chora Sfakion.

Walk 3 – Ferry and Samaria Gorge
Distance: 3 hours, 7.2km, 375m of ascent, 375m of descent
To start this walk, you’ll take the ferry to Agia Roumeli. You’ll walk uphill from the village to the Samaria gorge. Walk as far as you’d like or turn around at the “Portes,” which is the gorge’s narrowest point. The last ferry returns at 5:30 pm, so make sure you’re back in time to make the hour-long boat ride back to Chora Sfakion.

Walk 4 – Visit Chania
It’s about an hour bus ride to Chania, but you’ll be glad to visit this historic town. This ancient Venetian port has a lighthouse, the Firkas Fortress, and museums for you to explore. Or you can simply wander the pedestrian streets and enjoy a nice meal at a local taverna.

Walk 5 – Walk the Coast to Loutro
You can choose what route you’d like to take today depending on how far you’d like to walk. You can follow the coast or take the longer route through the Ilingas Gorge that passes through the village of Anopolis. Loutro, your seaside destination, is only accessible by boat or on foot. Explore this charming village and the secluded bay and then walk or take the ferry back to Chora Sfakion. Even if you decide to take the ferry both ways, Loutro is worth the visit.

Your family walking tour has come to an end. Once you’re packed, a transfer will be waiting to take you to Chania airport to check-in for your flight.