What to expect
Seafront Hotel
Stay at the friendly Sunny Bay Hotel
Yoga
Enjoy five included yoga sessions
Guided Walks
Experience Crete's stunning scenery
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About this trip...
- Return flights & transfers
- Airport taxes & charges
- Twin/double room for single use with private facilities
- Solos Board: Breakfast daily, 3 taverna dinners & 3 lunches
- Welcome drink & information meeting
- 5 evening yoga sessions
- 3 guided walks
- Guided tour of Polyrinnia
- Guided tour of the south coast
- Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
- Fully financially protected
- Full sea view room supplement
- Insurance - see here
- Climate Crisis Resilience Tax – €5 per night, payable locally
What you'll be doing
Day One: Arrival Day
- Dinner Included
Day Two: Polyrinnia
- Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day Three: West Crete & Tradition
Today we visit a wine factory with wine tasting, followed by cheese and honey producers, before moving on to an olive oil factory/museum. Here, we will learn more about the cultivation and production of wine, raki, cheese and oil which all play such a big part in Cretan life, its culture and economy. Then we will make a visit to a typical village house where a Cretan welcome awaits you and where you will be regaled with tales of Cretan life, past and present. We enjoy lunch at a local café boasting amazing balcony views.
- Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day Four: Kissamos & Kaliviani
Today we walk from the charming village of Kaliviani, heading west ascending on a path that takes us up to the ridge overlooking the glorious beach of Falassarna. At the top, we soak up the most amazing views. At the end of the walk, there is time for a swim in the crystal-clear sea. We also have a yoga session in the afternoon.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Five: Day at leisure
Today is a day at leisure to do as you please. Perhaps relax by the pool or take an excursion on the Gramvousa Boat Trip (approx €27). Lunch and dinner is not included today so you are free to discover a local Taverna of your choice.
- Breakfast Included
Day Six: Walking the Gorges
After breakfast, we walk the Sirikari Gorge. another beautiful gorge walk that is pretty and peaceful, ending up in the village of Polyrinnia where we enjoy lunch in a local tavern. This region boats stunning scenery and is home to many nesting Griffon vultures. There is an option to extend this walk by 6 km.
- Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day Seven: Crete's South Coast
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Eight: Departure Day
After breakfast, we check-out and transfer to the airport for our flight home.
- Breakfast Included
Accommodation
Three-star Sunny Bay Hotel
Facilities include
Room includes
Dates & Prices
Frequently asked questions
- Climate Crisis Resilience Tax – €5 per night, payable locally
- Guided tour around the picturesque and sleepy village of Polyrinnia including a taverna lunch
- 2 guided walks to cultural and scenic places of interest of approx 5-6km
- Visit to the wine factory with wine tasting, followed by cheese and honey producers then onto an olive oil factory/ museum
- 5 evening yoga sessions
- Guided tour of the south coast of Crete including the beautiful monastery of Chryssoskalitissa and the stunning Elafonissi Beach
- Grade: Easy
- Distance: 5 to 6km per day
- Walking boots: Recommended
- Gramvousa Boat Trip - A full day excursion to this island where you can see the ruins of an ancient fortress and swim in the crystal clear waters of the wonderful lagoon of Balos. Approximate cost: €29.00
- Chania - You can visit this beautiful Venetian harbour town that has excellent restaurants, shops and a great atmosphere by the local regular bus service. The journey takes approx. 1 hour. Approximate cost: €10.00 per return bus ticket*subject to availability
- Good trainers/walking boots
- Comfortable sandals
- Waterproof jacket
- Shirts or t-shirts
- Lightweight fleece or jumper
- Daysack/rucksack
- Swimwear
- Good, high factor sunscreen, sunhat and sunglasses
- Mosquito repellent
- ....your camera – the scenery is wonderful!