Duration
7 days
Difficulty
Level 2
Terrain
old path, rocky trail,gorge,off road
Distance
Up to 20km / Day
Elevation
↑ 700m ↓1000 / Day
Price
On request
7 Days around Lasithi Plateau Hiking Tour
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Hiking Crete offers you a unique 5 days hiking in the biggest plateau in Crete, Lasithi Plateau. Stay in traditional apartments, discover the beauty of Crete, feel the hospitality of Cretan people, taste fresh, home grown and authentic delights of the Cretan diet. Our biggest wish is to show you a different side of Crete. We want to offer our visitors the great opportunity to get in touch with the unique and unknown Cretan nature. We will guide you in beautiful trails, gorges and villages where you will be able to admire the magnificent Cretan nature and feel the hospitality of Cretan people.
Airport Pickup
We start our hike from our hotel going northeast to Mesa Lasithi Village. We go uphill towards Katharo Plateau, located at the bottom of Diktis Mountain. Katharo Plateau is one of the most untouched Plateau’s in Crete, well known for its flora. There we will enjoy a refreshment and local Cretan food. Afterwards we will pass through the Plateau to Timios Stavros Church, where we will find a breathtaking view of both Lasithi and Katharo Plateau. Next we will head downhill through an old path taking us to the center of Xavgas Gorge, where we hike till “Neraidokolpos”. Finally, we go back to Lasithi Plateau and back to our hotel.
Hours 6-7
Distance 17-20 klm
Alttitude difference 350-400 m
Level 2-3
Our hike begins from Vidianis Monastery where we will spent some time exploring the Monastery. We then head uphill towards the Tomb of Tsoulis (Tsouli Mnima). Following an ancient path dating back to 3000 years which leads to Kastamonitsa Village. We stay there for a refreshment break. After which we hike towards Gonies Village to Gorge of Roza, a small but striking gorge we are likely to see rare birds and vultures. Approximately after one hour we arrive in Kera Village. There our driver will wait for us to drive us to our hotel.
Hours 6-7
Difference altitude 600-400 across
Distance 15-17 klm
Level 2
We begin our hike from Krasi. Heading northward to Hamoprina, a beautiful forest of short oak trees. Next we hike westwards through a small path to Mohos Village where we will have a refreshment in the central square. Afterwards we follow a stone trail named “Voulgariko” where we arrive in Malia and visit the quaint old village there. We will then visit the ancient grounds of the Minoan Palace in Malia. Finally, we have a break in the picturesque Potamos Beach.
Hours 5-6
Difference altitude 300-700
Distance 15 klm
Level 2
Relaxing day!!!
For the last day you can have a day to relax or we can arrange a tour if you have any specific requests.
Back to airport
Our trip ending somewhere here driving back to airport.
Highlights
- NISIMOS PLATEAU – KARFI - LASITHI PLATEAU
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MESA LASITHI - KATHARO PLATEAU - XAVGAS GORGE
- MINOAN PATH – KASTAMONITSA - ROZA GORGE - KERA VILLAGE
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Krasi – Hamoprina – Mohos - Malia
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Included
- Accommodation for 6 nights in a traditional hotel in Lasithi Plateau
- Transfers to and from the airport and the hotel.
- Vehicle Transfer for each Tour
- Breakfast for 7 days
- Dinner for 6 days
- Snacks (Cereal bars, Fruit, Nuts) each day
- Water for each hike
- Guide
- Baton sticks
What you will need
- Hiking Boots
- Backpack (In case you do not have we are able to provide you one after you notify us )
- Cap or skull cap (winter), Hat, Sunscreen, Sunglasses.
- Second Pair of Socks
- Second T-Shirt
- Extra Snack or Water
- Clothes Appropriate for the weather
- Don’t forget your camera!
- Positive vibes!
More info
Learn more about this Hiking Crete Tour
Our biggest wish is to show you a different side of Crete. We want to offer our visitors the great opportunity to get in touch with the unique and unknown Cretan nature. We will guide you in beautiful trails, gorges and villages where you will be able to admire the magnificent Cretan nature and feel the hospitality of Cretan people.
