Crete · SFAKIA TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 10 sfakia tours that are worth the drive, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before booking.
From Heraklion, hike Samaria Gorge, swim in Agia Roumeli, then ferry back to Sfakia. Long day, big views, real hiking.
“The experience was great, I had the chance to explore a part of Crete that is completely different and the guide, Maria, was really helpful during this trip.”
Rethymno to Crete’s car-free Loutro by boat, plus Glyka Nera Sweet Water Beach. Boat rides, swims, and village time.
Hike Imbros Gorge from Chania, taste Sfakiani pie, then swim and eat lunch in Sfakia. Guided, door-to-door bus.
“Hot take: this is the best way to spend Easter Sunday on Crete! Cool mountain air in the morning, easy hike (but not too easy) with impressive views, birdsong, spring flowers, and the smoky smell of roasting lamb on a spit coming from who knows where. Bring your swimwear even in spring - a jump in the sea is totally worth the chilly water! Guide Ingrid was very thorough and helpful. Absolutely recommend.”
Daytime fishing from Sfakia with Captain George. Catch fish, swim at Marmara and Agios Pavlos, then cook your meal on board.
“It was a fantastic trip. 🥳 Georg was really friendly and helpful. He was good at telling stories and helping us. We had a wonderful day on his boat, where we got to fish, snorkel and eat a delicious lunch on the boat. I would highly recommend it. 🤩”
Self-drive a private boat from Sfakia for 10 hours along Crete’s south coast, with swims and boat-only villages like Loutro.
“Descendu dans le sud de la crete pour naviguer. Attention ce n est pas sur la canée le depart. Personnel tres agréable parlant le français. Belle navigation et belle découverte.”
Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Panormo or Lavris, with breakfast at Omalos, 18 km of rocky steps, and swim time in Agia Roumeli.
“Très déçu, nous avons fait plus de deux heures de bus pour qu'on nous dise à 15kms de l'arrivée que les gorges de Samaria étaient fermées et qu'on faisait demi tour. Au final, 4h30 de bus pour rien. En plus la guide à bien commencer à traduire dans les 3 langues la première demi heure puis vu qu'on était que 4 français, fini le français. Heureusement, on a été remboursé.”
Guided hike through Crete’s Samaria Gorge from pickup near Agia Marina, with Agia Roumeli swim and a boat return.
Guided Samaria Gorge hike from $55 with air-conditioned transfers, Omalos breaks, and a ferry ride to Agia Roumeli’s beach.
“The hiking was very fun, the view was beautiful and the guide was very friendly. It is a bit hard on the knees as it is always downhill, but totally worth it. I recommend brining some snacks”
A guided day trip through Imbros Gorge, then free time at Fragokastello for swimming and Venetian castle stories. 11 hours, $60.
Guided Imbros Gorge hike from Chania with coach pickup, 3 hours through narrow 300 m cliffs, then Komitades and Hora Sfakion.
“How about the Tour company no-show never picked me up and completely disregarded that I was looking forward to this tour if you’re not gonna show up and let people know do not go with this Tour company. I will also find them on Google and do a bad review there as well. This is horrible.”
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
