This is a reasonably easy walk and classed as moderate.
Stages: min - 9km; max - 21km

Having spent your first night in Chania you are transferred to the fertile plains of Omalos. A delightful plateau encircled by rugged mountains where you spend two nights. The first day allows time to walk to the Kallergi mountain hut at 1685m for the views and a well deserved beer. More time on the following day provides the opportunity to walk up to the pass of Linoselli, just below the rocky peak of Gingilos (1975m) from where there are magnificent views right across the island.

The journey continues with the highlight of the trip, walking down the entire length of the Samaria Gorge, one of the most spectacular in Europe, with walls up to 600m high and at the point of the famous Iron Gates, narrowing to a mere two metres. The gorge walk attracts numerous day visitors. You emerge from the gorge at Agia Roumeli in time for a swim in the warm waters of the Libyan Sea. By contrast your next day is a magnificent coastal walk through pine woods and along cliffs to Loutro. Next it is inland again via the dramatic Sellouda mule track up the coastal escarpment and on through pine forest and across a stony plateau to Anopolis. Those with enough energy should continue walking on up to St Catherine’s Chapel where the views are truly stunning.

For your final day of walking we recommend joining the transfer to Chora Sfakion with your bags. Then hop on a bus or take a taxi to the start of the traverse up the magnificent Imbros Gorge to the village of Imbros. Return to your hotel by bus. If you want an easier day you can choose to walk to Loutro via a remarkable mule track. The trip ends in Chora Sfakion.