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Crete
With small, friendly and informal groups brought together by Ramblers Worldwide Holidays you will enjoy a holiday that is both magical and exceptional. To discover an island like no other, come walking in Crete with us. Our experienced guides will lead you off the beaten track for an authentic native experience which you can enjoy in the security and confidence of their trustworthy knowledge.Our walks in Crete have it all: if you want culture we’ll show you Minoan palaces and Byzantine churches. But if you want nature we’ll give you rugged landscapes, rocky coasts, sandy beaches, and breathtaking gorges. You can climb mountains for amazing views or wander the stunning littoral stretches of golden sand. And along the way our groups pass through idyllic villages, soaking in the local traditions and way of life.
Travelling by road, it can be easy to miss the details in Crete; walking you can discover everything at your own pace. Whether you seek a gentle path or a strenuous climb, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays will reveal to you the best routes and landmarks of this glorious island.
After all, the world’s more beautiful on foot.
Walking in Crete
A Week in Crete
Crete, the largest and most southerly of the Greek islands, is a beautiful destination. The scattered remains of Minoan palaces, Byzantine churches and Venetian fortifications tell of the passage of whole civilisations.
Crete, the largest and most southerly of the Greek islands, is a beautiful destination. The scattered remains of Minoan palaces, Byzantine churches and Venetian fortifications tell of the passage of whole civilisations.
£820
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Spring in Crete
Discover the breathtaking gorges, rugged landscape, sandy beaches and dramatic scenery of western Crete with a week in tranquil Kastelli, located on the site of ancient Kissamos, followed by a week in the more vibrant town of Chania, with its picturesque harbour front.
Discover the breathtaking gorges, rugged landscape, sandy beaches and dramatic scenery of western Crete with a week in tranquil Kastelli, located on the site of ancient Kissamos, followed by a week in the more vibrant town of Chania, with its picturesque harbour front.
£1,189
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Villages and Beaches
Geology and the elements have left a spectacular landscape of rugged hills cut with valleys and gorges. Between the dramatic mountains and the sea lie green plains scattered with olive groves, vineyards and citrus trees. Along the coast, steep-sided coves and sandy beaches are washed by clear waters.
Geology and the elements have left a spectacular landscape of rugged hills cut with valleys and gorges. Between the dramatic mountains and the sea lie green plains scattered with olive groves, vineyards and citrus trees. Along the coast, steep-sided coves and sandy beaches are washed by clear waters.
£1,270
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A Cretan Christmas
The Greek islands seem to exhale after the summer tourists have gone, and life follows a more gentle and relaxed pace.
The Greek islands seem to exhale after the summer tourists have gone, and life follows a more gentle and relaxed pace.
£1,125
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Wild Crete
This multi centre holiday takes you on a journey across the stunning island of Crete. Hiking in the wilder higher ranges that dominate its spine, discover mountains, gorges and rugged coasts, and all the idyllic villages in between.
This multi centre holiday takes you on a journey across the stunning island of Crete. Hiking in the wilder higher ranges that dominate its spine, discover mountains, gorges and rugged coasts, and all the idyllic villages in between.
£879
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Western Crete
Crete has long been a favourite destination. Well known for the sandy beaches, quiet mountain villages, and countless olive groves and vineyards, we’ll explore a side of Crete many visitors don’t see. Here’s a week’s walking from Chania, followed by a more strenuous weeks hiking in the tranquil south.
Crete has long been a favourite destination. Well known for the sandy beaches, quiet mountain villages, and countless olive groves and vineyards, we’ll explore a side of Crete many visitors don’t see. Here’s a week’s walking from Chania, followed by a more strenuous weeks hiking in the tranquil south.
£1,215
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Ian has led for Ramblers Worldwide Holidays for 28 years, albeit just leading one tour per year whilst balancing a busy job managing the Malvern Hills. He has led a variety of holidays from flowers and birdwatching to the Pyrenees, Alps and Himalayas
