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Private Hiking Tour to Lissos ancient town including boat ride
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Duration - 8 hours
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Guide optionsEnglish
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
3,2km hiking in pure Cretan nature! Visit the ancient city of Lissos, have a traditional Cretan picnic, swimm in crystal clear waters of South Crete, enjoy a boat ride to the starting point and taste really local food. Lissos was famous at the ancient times for retreatment and recovery.
Highlights
- Hiking in pure Cretan nature
- Swimming in crystal clear waters of South Crete
- Tradional picnic table
- The famous Asclepium (temple of health). Feel the energy of Lissos.
- Boat ride from ancient Lissos to Sougia village
Description
Private Hiking Tour to Lissos ancient town including boat ride
Starting from Chania, we will drive to Sougia, among remoted villages with great views to Lefka Ori (White Mountains) .
The 3,2 km hiking path (about 1½ h) starts from Sougia village and takes us to the ancient Lissos through the beautiful gorge. There are no roads going to Lissos. Spectacular geological formations and the smell of the herbs will give you the best welcome for this unique hike.
Arriving at ancient Lissos you will enjoy a traditional picnic table with local products just in front of the ancient healing spring that still offers fresh water.
You will walk around the ancient city, visit the remainings of the famous Asclepium (temple of health) and feel the energy of Lissos which was famous place at the ancient times for retreatment, recovery and good health with visitors from all over the known world.
Enjoy a refreshing swimm at the ancient beach just in front of Lissos before we get the boat to return to the small village Sougia. Enjoy a lunch , tasting great local food just in front of the South Cretan Sea, or just relax yourself at the beach. Return to Chania having lived a unique experience at south Crete.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Traditional picnic table (seasonal & organic local products)
- Transfer from and to your hotel (Pick up / Drop off)
- Boat ride with captain
- Team first aid kit
- Pair of trekking poles
- Exclusions:
- Lunch at Sougia village (optional)
- Drinks (water,soft drinks, alcohol)
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Sougia
- Lissos Beach
- Sougia Beach
· 8:00 Pick up
· 9:30 approx. Start of walking
· 10:45 approx. Arrival at ancient Lissos.
- Picnic table & walking tour around the ancient city
· 12.30 Boat ride to Sougia
· 13:00 - 14:30 approx. Optional lunch / swimming at Sougia village
· 14:30 Departure from Sougia
· 16:00 approx. Drop off
Frequently Asked Questions
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Private Hiking Tour to Lissos ancient town including boat ride duration is 8 hours.
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