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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Crete has an uncountable amount of gorges. Some famous-like Samaria- some unknown by tourist crowds, but not less impressive! Al the gorges have their own charms and difficulty levels. We would like to take you to the aria of Kissamos to the gorge of Polyrinnia.
FLORA and FAUNA
In the gorge you will meet a lot of trees such as, olive, plane, chestnut and a lot of species. We are mostly lucky to see the Griffons flying above our heads.
What's included
Luxury Vehicle with a professional driver.
All Fees and Taxes
Accompaniment by a professional guide.
Wi-fi on board and Water from the springs of the White Mountains “Samaria”, in bottles
Hiking sticks.
Pick-up / Drop-off at your hotel.
Personal expenses, drinks, lunch / dinner.
Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts.
What to expect
Sirikari Gorge - Polyrrinia Trail
2h · Admission ticket included
The minibus will bring you through a beautiful landscape and small villages to the starting point of the walk. Travelling time about 45 minutes. We start at an altitude of 500m from sea level, decent approximately 250m.the first few hundred meter are a little steep. Down the walking path becomes easy. Totally walking distance about 5 km. This route is just enough to don’t “suffer” from muscle pain the day after. Half way there is a resting point in the shadow of the trees, next to the river. Almost at the end of the gorge we will pass from an old bridge builded at the Venetian occupation.
45m
The Driver will pick you up from the road for the 5 minutes during transfer to the village Polyrinnia, which is situated at an altitude of 400m. We will visit the small village which has been builded with the materials that remained from the archeological city of Polyrinnia. There has been a renovation of the ancient aqua duct and we can see a lot of old style houses and an old olive factory which is not in use anymore.
Local Art Workshop by Manolis Tsouris
30m
We can visit the workshop of Mr. George; he is making the most beautiful things from olive tree wood. We can have a small break in the shadow.
Kolymbari
2h
Returning to your accommodation, there is possibility to stopping somewhere at a small tavern.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Private pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, villa, cruise, or any other point in the region of Chania. Pick-up time is flexible and upon your final confirmation.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The walk does not have a high difficulty level, but is not recommended for people with walking problems or other serious health problems.
If any participant suffers from any severe allergy (e.g. to bee stings, food allergies/intolerances) or has medical/health issues we need to be aware of, it is important to let us know in advance. This is clearly a safety measure, personal information is by no means violated and we exercise all discretion.
Moysidis Travel is covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Each participant is advised to take out health/travel insurance before travelling to Crete.
Wear walking or sport shoes, cap and sunglasses.
Take a bottle of water and a small snack.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
