Self-guided Western Crete Cycling Tour in Greece. The tour combines history, culture, mountains, beaches, lakes, good food, lots of raki and Cretan music. It starts in Heraklion and follows the coast through Agios Nikolaos, Ierapetra, Tsoutsouros, and finally Rethymno. It includes visits to important archaeological sites like Knossos and Phaestos, and offers opportunities to relax by the beach, taste local food, and immerse in Cretan hospitality. This tour is of moderate difficulty (Level 3), suitable for recreational cyclists with a standard/good level of fitness. Daily distances are around 50km, with daily total climbs averaging no more than 600m, except for one day with 860m. Included in the tour are 13 nights accommodation in 3* hotels, breakfasts, luggage transfer between hotels, transfer of bikes & bikers to Omalos on day 2, complete information about the area, a mobile phone mount for the handlebar, access to a GPS application with routes, and 24h emergency phone support. Not included are flight tickets, boat tickets on day 2 and 3, excursions, entrance fees, lunches, dinners, drinks, and a solo traveler supplement of 600€. Bike rental options include Trekking bike (200 EUR), Road bike (280 EUR), E-bike (580 EUR), and Tandem bike (540 EUR). Helmet rental is 20 EUR and an external GPS device is 80 EUR per week. Notes mention taxi transfer costs for Chania airport and a bike delivery/pick-up fee of 65 EUR. Departures are every Saturday from April to May and September to October. An extra charge of 650€ applies for starting on any other day than Saturday. Day 1: Arrival in Chania, described as one of the most beautiful cities on Crete with a picturesque harbor and old town. Day 2 offers a choice between cycling to Palaiochora (52Km | +800m -1834m) or hiking the Samaria Gorge (14Km, 5-7hr walk) followed by a boat transfer to Palaiochora. Day 3 allows for relaxation on the beach in Palaiochora, a boat trip to ancient Lyssos, or cycling to Sougia. Day 4 involves a choice between taking a boat to Elafonissi and cycling to Inachoria, or cycling directly to Inachoria (34Km | +1000m). Day 5 offers options for relaxing on Elafonissi beach, cycling to Kandanos village, or visiting the Saint Sofia cave. Day 6: Cycling from Inachoria to Kissamos (40Km | +675m or 49Km | +943m) along the west coast. Day 7 is a free day in Kissamos with options for boat trips to Balos or Agria Gramvousa, or cycling to Falasarna beach. Day 8: Cycling from Kissamos to Chania along the northern coast, with optional winery visit or cave exploration. Day 9: A cycle tour of the Chania Peninsula, visiting scenery, beaches, and monasteries. Day 10: Cycling from Chania to Georgioupoli (44Km | +780m), with a recommended visit to ancient Aptera. Day 11 offers options for wine tasting at Dourakis winery or cycling to villages in the eastern Chania Region, or relaxing in Georgioupoli. Day 12: Cycling from Kournas Lake to Rethymno (38Km | +516m), visiting Kournas Lake and the historic city of Rethymno. Day 13 is a free day in Rethymno with options to visit ancient Eleftherna and the Arkadiou monastery. Day 14 is departure. Tour dates available for September and October 2026, with prices varying based on room type (Single or Double) and date. Single rooms range from 1,870€ to 1,970€, and Double rooms range from 1,490€ to 1,590€. Travel insurance information is provided with a link to Global Rescue for quotes. Contact information for booking bikes via email and for general inquiries is available. Social media links for Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube are provided. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy links are also present. Contact information including a phone number and email is available. Similar tours are showcased: Cycling Tours Europe Danube Passau-Vienna Leisurely 12-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 1 (Austria), Western Crete Cycling Tour 8-day Level 3 (Greece), and Danube 7-Day Self-Guided Cycling Vienna – Bratislava – Budapest (Level 1/2) (Austria).
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