8-day Bike Tour around West Crete
Activity Description
This trip offers a scenic cycling tour through west Crete’s sunny coastlines and marvelous hillsides, complemented with the fun and support of a guided tour.
1st Day (No cycling)
Arrival at Chania, Crete. You’ll be transferred from the airport to your hotel, “Apokoron Luxury Villas”, a group of five independent stone-built villas situated on a hill overlooking the traditional village of Gavalochori, 25km east of Chania. The villas are among the largest and most luxurious in western Crete offering the very best accommodation for your vacation. In the evening, your designated guide will meet you to discuss the details of the upcoming trip with the rest of the group.
2nd Day
Cycling: 30 km, 310 m vertical gain, 310 m vertical loss
We begin our trip by visiting the beautiful seaside villages Almyrida and Kalyves, where we can enjoy the local sandy beaches. We then move on into the lush green region of Apokoronas and ride through the numerous traditional villages which are connected by narrow winding roads and easy picturesque routes, providing heartwarming biking scenery.
Meals: Breakfast, Light Lunch
3rd Day
Cycling: 23 km, 315 m vertical gain, 510 m vertical loss
We ride for another day through the villages and unspoiled countryside of the Apokoronas region. Xirosterni, Kefalas , Drapanos Kokkino Chorio and Plaka are only some of these beautiful villages we’ll discover together. Cycling is the best way to enjoy the scenery in this area and learn about the life in the old days as well as the present time.
Meals: Breakfast, Light Lunch
4th Day
Cycling: 50 km, 500 m vertical gain, 388 m vertical loss
Starting from Gavalochori, we first visit the traditional village Vamos with its beautiful old streets, flowery gardens and shady trees. Then follows a fantastic downhill route, boasting a panoramic view of Georgioupolis; a seaside resort located in a lush valley full of rivers and springs. Our next destination is Lake Kournas, the single natural lake found in Crete, located in an enchanting landscape surrounded by tall mountains and dense olive groves.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
5th Day
Cycling: 23 km, 330 m vertical gain, 488 m vertical loss
Today we will cycle around the beautiful Akrotiri peninsula and its quiet surroundings: the sandy beaches, small villages and renowned historical monasteries like Agia Triada of Jagarolon and Gouvernetou monastery. We will end the day in the popular resort Marathi, a striking beach with clear, turquoise blue, shallow water and a view of the White Mountains.
Meals: Breakfast , Light Lunch
6th Day
Cycling: 27 km, 300 m vertical gain, 829 m vertical loss
This morning we drive to Askifou plateau, one of the most immersive and authentic areas of Crete. The wild surrounding mountains and the serenity of the valley, form a magnificent landscape all year round. We start from Imbros village, riding down a fantastic windy road with panoramic view of the Libyan Sea. We head on to Sfakia, a fishing village in an area dominated by walloping mountains in a land that is mostly rocky, steep and inaccessible. Via a 12 km asphalt serpentine road climbing the steep mountains of Sfakia, we discover the authentic Crete through a visit to Anopoli and the gorge of Aradaina. In the present day, the other side of the canyon is accessible via an iron bridge crossing over the gorge. The height of the bridge is so grand that it is often used for bungee jumping, since it is the second higher in Europe after the Verzasca dam in Switzerland.
Meals: Breakfast, Light Lunch
7th day : Free – Relax day
Enjoy the facilities of your villa or shopping to Chania city
Dinner at traditional tavern with local dishes for goodbye ceremony
Meals: Breakfast , Dinner
8th day: Departure Day
Chania – No cycling
It’s time to say goodbye after our tour of the beautiful and diverse island of Crete. We will escort you to Chania Airport in due time for your return flight. We wish you a safe journey home, carrying the fond memories of your visit with you.
Meals: Breakfast
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Cancellation policy
- Cancellation 14 days or more prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are automatically reimbursed for the full activity price.
- Cancellation between 7 and 14 days prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are entitled to a 50% reimbursement.
- Cancellation 7 days or later are what we call last-minute cancellations. No reimbursements will be effected.
* If the activity is canceled by the activity provider (due to weather, non-completion of minimum entries, force majeure, etc.), the price of your activity, is refunded in full.
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