Rich in natural splendour, and in countless reminders of its ancient and turbulent past, the Greek island of Crete affords an inexhaustible source of vivid impressions for your walking holiday.

As you hike through this largest of all Greek islands, there are orange and olive groves, forests of cypress, pine and evergreen oak. Discover a profusion of wildflowers, some of them found only in Crete, for the island is host to more plant species than are found in the whole of the British Isles. This wealth of flowers and herbs sustains a large insect and butterfly population, which, in part, explains the popularity of Crete with migrant birds. Some 250 different species of migrant birds have been identified in Crete.

Cretan life reflects its natural surroundings. In the foothill villages, where life is simple and very close to nature, you will meet a proud people, devoted to their customs and traditions, and genuinely generous in their hospitality.

Choose from some of the best walking holidays in Crete as we take you to the island's highlights & hidden places such as Samaria Gorge, the White Mountains and the little Pavlos church. Get a feel of the old Crete of 40 years ago and stay in handpicked accommodation enjoy Cretan specialties.

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Why travel with us

Local Knowledge of Crete

We place great emphasis on researching, planning and crafting innovative itineraries in Crete to ensure you get the very best experience out of your trip. We believe relationships are important and have been working with many of our hoteliers and local suppliers on the Greek island for years. This means that they know exactly what our travellers expect.

Personal Experience in Crete

Our team have been walking and cycling for over 4 decades. We are passionate about Crete, active holidays and delivering exceptional service. Combined, we’ve travelled to virtually every corner of the UK & Europe and bring a multi-disciplined, multicultural and whole-hearted love of all things travel.

Great Value & Quality Trips in Greece

Our active holidays in Crete are well priced offering great value for money. Included in your package are comprehensive route notes, maps & guide books along with bag transfers and locally run accommodation. When you book, your trip will be fully organised by a dedicated member of our in-house team, so you will always know who you are dealing with. We take the stress out of organising your trip to the Greek island of Crete.

Accommodation

Hotels

Often family run, these charming hotels range from 2 to 4 stars and provide access to local living thanks to your hosts. The Cretan hospitality is generous, food mostly locally sourced, and the local knowledge of your hosts is invaluable. Where possible, we choose locations that add to your experience.

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