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Private Tour in Imbros Gorge & Frangokastello Beach

11 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Tour in Imbros Gorge & Frangokastello Beach

About this activity

What makes this tour unique for customers is the opportunity to explore the stunning Imbros Gorge, which is the second most popular gorge in Crete. The gorge offers breathtaking natural beauty and is open year-round, making it accessible even in the spring when the famous Samaria Gorge is closed. With an average walking time of about 3.5 hours, it is a manageable hike for most tourists. The narrowest part of the gorge, measuring only 1.60 meters, adds an adventurous element to the experience. The tour also includes a visit to Frangokastello Castle and Beach, known for its well-preserved Venetian castle and the mysterious phenomenon of "Drosoulites" or "dew shadows," which occurs when the sea is calm and the atmosphere is moist. The beach at Frangokastello is ideal for families with small children, as it has very shallow waters.

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At a glance

Duration
11 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Operated by
Εδέμ

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Imbros gorge entrance fee: 2.5 € per person

Itinerary

  1. Imbros Gorge

    4 hours Admission not included

    Imbros gorge is the second most popular gorge in Crete after the gorge of Samaria. Excepts its beauty, other reasons for its popularity are that the average walking time is about 3,5 hours and is open all year around which makes it especially populara in spring time (April) when Samaria gorge is still closed. Its narrowest part has 1.60 m and it ends at the village of Kommitades, located at an altitude of 780 meters and is at the South end of the fertile plain of Askyfou.

  2. Frangokastello Beach

    3 hours

    Frangokastello is in the area of Sfakia, 13 kilometres east of Chora Sfakion and west of Plakias. It is famous for its Venetian castle of the same name, which is preserved in very good condition and the ghosts ”Drosoulites” which appear at Frangokastello castle. The local people named them Drosoulites (“dew shadows”) due to the time of day that the phenomenon takes place. The phenomenon is observed when the sea is calm and the atmosphere is moist and before the sun rises too high in the sky. Right in front of the castle is a lovely beach with very shallow water, ideal for small children.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The meeting point is at our office "Edem Travel", which is easy to find on the main street.

End point

  • The meeting point is at our office "Edem Travel", which is easy to find on the main street.

Pickup points

  • Epos Luxury Beach Hotel
  • Hotel Villa Kerasi
  • Deep Blue Sea at Georgioupolis
  • Harmony Boutique Resort
  • Hotel Golden Bay Georgioupoli
  • Pilot Amphora Boutique Hotel
  • Porto Platanias Beach Luxury Selection
  • Eleana Studios
  • Hotel Romantica
  • Anna's House
  • Eden Beach Hotel
  • Aloni Suites

and 328 more pickup points

Travelers will declare their pick up point and they can contact us anytime.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Travel time is included on the total tour duration

  • Not recommended for travelers with knees problems

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Private Tour in Imbros Gorge & Frangokastello Beach

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