{"id":174,"date":"2024-03-04T16:39:56","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T16:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adventure-tours.themedelight.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=111"},"modified":"2025-11-03T22:59:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T22:59:38","slug":"circuit-randonnee-crete-10j","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/en\/tours\/circuit-randonnee-crete-10j\/","title":{"rendered":"BEST HIKING IN CRETE TOUR &#8211; 10 DAYS (from 8)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Crete is a paradise for hiking thanks to its exceptional climate.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1304 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image7-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image7-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image7-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image7-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image7-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Go on an adventure with a precise road map, taking the best roads, with the most beautiful landscapes and views, stop in the best taverns and rest in friendly and friendly hotels with sea views.<\/p>\n<p>This circuit will allow you to come back to the sources, walk between sea and mountain, in a pure and safeguarded nature, on the most beautiful hikes of the North West of Crete, to feast of the good Cretan cuisine light and subtle thanks to its healthy products and ripened in the sun all year round.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STRONG POINTS :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take a big breath of oxygen, in the nature, between sea and mountain.<\/li>\n<li>To move away from cities, to find simple happiness, in contact with a genuine and warm population.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen your body by walking from village to village, through olive groves, orchards, vineyards and ancient sites.<\/li>\n<li>Discover traditional plants and organic local products.<\/li>\n<li>Feeding on healthy and quality products (fruits, vegetables, honey yoghurt, Greek salads, pressed fruit juices).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2074 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/SALAD2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"217\" height=\"121\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ACCOMMODATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Charming 2 ** hotel in Chania with a sea view near the center of the city and its beautiful shaded taverns, under Bouguinvilliers bower (2 nights, first and last day).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1309 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image12-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image12-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image12-180x120.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image12-360x240.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image12.jpeg 469w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 221px) 100vw, 221px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Nice 3 *** hotel with beach and sea view. Swimming and pool (2 nights).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2156 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSC_7409-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSC_7409-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSC_7409-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSC_7409-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSC_7409-531x354.jpg 531w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSC_7409-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSC_7409-180x120.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 234px) 100vw, 234px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Charming 3 *** hotel in quiet village, overlooking the sea, ideally located for hiking (3 nights)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2076\" src=\"http:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/hotel-polichnia-goergia.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"217\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PROGRAM CIRCUIT:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAY 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Home by the teams Soleil de Cr\u00e8te Voyages<\/p>\n<p>Delivery of the log book.<\/p>\n<p>Installation at the hotel 2 ** quiet near the old city with sea view<\/p>\n<p>Stroll on the old port of Chania.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2073\" src=\"http:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/LaCaneeport3OC.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"217\" height=\"122\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAY 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Discovery of the old Venetian city of Chania and its picturesque streets.<\/p>\n<p>Morning tour of the old town and departure in the afternoon for Akrotiri Peninsula<\/p>\n<p>Installation at the 3 *** hotel facing the sea (Stavros).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1379\" src=\"http:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMGP4119-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"219\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMGP4119-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMGP4119-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMGP4119-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMGP4119-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAY 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hike of the 3 monasteries (Katoliki, Gouverneto, Triada).<\/p>\n<p>Superb hike on the hillside above the sea. The hermits set up their monasteries there in the 15th century.<\/p>\n<p>Back between vineyards and olive groves to Stavros Lagoon, where the movie &#8216;Zorba the Greek&#8217; was shot with Antony Queen. Swimming in the turquoise waters.<\/p>\n<p>Rest at the hotel *** facing the sea (Stavros)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1323\" src=\"http:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image26-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image26-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image26-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image26-531x354.jpeg 531w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image26-600x401.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image26-180x120.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image26.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAY 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Departure for western Chania, a region renowned for the quality of its extra virgin olive oil exported all over the world.<\/p>\n<p>Installation in a charming hotel 2 ** in a small village overlooking the sea (Kolomvari).<\/p>\n<p>Short hike in the hinterland among the olive trees.<\/p>\n<p>Excellent fish restaurant for dinner at night above the fishing port (arrival fishing each morning).<\/p>\n<p>Rest at the hotel 3 *** on the hill (Kolomvari)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1334\" src=\"http:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image37.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"217\" height=\"162\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAY 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hiking in the vineyards and hills of Olivier.<\/p>\n<p>Very beautiful region of olive trees, orchards and vineyards with many departures hiking, green landscapes overlooking the sea.<\/p>\n<p>Crossings of typical villages.<\/p>\n<p>Rest at the hotel 3 *** on the hill (Kolomvari)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2140\" src=\"http:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ROUTE-KISSAMOS-ok-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ROUTE-KISSAMOS-ok-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ROUTE-KISSAMOS-ok-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ROUTE-KISSAMOS-ok-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ROUTE-KISSAMOS-ok-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAY 6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hiking in the vineyards and olive hills.<\/p>\n<p>Very beautiful region of olive trees, orchards and vineyards with many departures hiking, green landscapes overlooking the sea.<\/p>\n<p>Crossing of typical villages.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2071\" src=\"http:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CITRONIERS.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"217\" height=\"162\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAY 7<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hiking trekking on the tip of Rodopou.<\/p>\n<p>Beautiful hike solo or accompanied by a local guide (recommended) to discover the most beautiful views of the bay and local aromatic plants already used in antiquity for their therapeutic virtues (diktam, oregano, wild tea, .. .).<\/p>\n<p>Installation at the 3 *** hotel facing the sea on the bay of Kissamos (classified Natura 2000).<\/p>\n<p>Splendid view of the wild bay of Kissamos with turquoise waters.<\/p>\n<p>Rest at the 3 *** hotel facing the sea (Kissamos bay)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2097\" src=\"http:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CHEMIN-RODOPOU.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"217\" height=\"162\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAY 8<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hiking on the ancient Minoan site of Polyrinia.<\/p>\n<p>The Minoans, an impressive Cretan civilization established in the 3rd-2nd millennium BC J.-C. From Polyrinia, thanks to a breathtaking view of the whole bay, they could watch any invasions attempts and take refuge in time in the mountains. The city was later inhabited by the Romans who built cisterns (many remains).<\/p>\n<p>Back to the 3 *** hotel facing the sea (Kissamos bay)<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2093\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2093\" style=\"width: 233px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-2093\" src=\"http:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Chania_059-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"233\" height=\"155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Chania_059-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Chania_059-531x354.jpg 531w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Chania_059-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Chania_059-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Chania_059.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2093\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Polyrrhenia was a city state that flourished from Archaic (6th century BC) to Roman times.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>DAY 9<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hiking on the Balos Lagoon<\/p>\n<p>Exceptional lagoon classified Unesco with limpid and turquoise waters. The pirates had settled there because of the shallows where the boats came to run aground. Bathing. Impressive corniche road. Possibility also to access by boat.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1299\" src=\"http:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image2-300x157.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"244\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image2-300x157.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image2-768x403.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image2-600x315.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image2.jpeg 985w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 244px) 100vw, 244px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAY 10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Back to Chania.<\/p>\n<p>Departure back to France<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2083\" src=\"http:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/33420838741_42980a33e4_b-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"219\" height=\"146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/33420838741_42980a33e4_b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/33420838741_42980a33e4_b-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/33420838741_42980a33e4_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/33420838741_42980a33e4_b-531x354.jpg 531w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/33420838741_42980a33e4_b-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/33420838741_42980a33e4_b-180x120.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>WHAT IS INCLUDED:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The reception at the airport by the team Soleil de Cr\u00e8te Voyages.<\/p>\n<p>The delivery of the log book and all the practical advice to be autonomous.<\/p>\n<p>Accommodation in 2 ** and 3 *** hotels with sea views most of the time.<\/p>\n<p>The guarantee of deposited funds (professional license).<\/p>\n<p>This rate is per person (minimum 4 adults&gt; 12 years old). If only two people (+ 25%). This rate applies outside the high season (July, August, September) or requires otherwise a supplement.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Return flight France &#8211; Crete.<\/p>\n<p>Hiking guides (highly recommended to discover the country and people).<\/p>\n<p>A car rental (highly recommended to save time traveling).<\/p>\n<p>Meals, breakfasts and drinks (count 7 euros on average by a breakfast<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contact : + 33 (0) 9 83 20 00 15<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1304,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_cat":[31,53],"product_tag":[],"translation":{"provider":"WPGlobus","version":"2.8.1","language":"en","enabled_languages":["fr","en"],"languages":{"fr":{"title":true,"content":true,"excerpt":true},"en":{"title":true,"content":true,"excerpt":false}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/174"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=174"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1304"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=174"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=174"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soleil-de-crete.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=174"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}