School Groups - CRETE - Through the White Mountains
A Superb and quite Challenging Mediterranean Walking Week ~ Visit the Roman ruins at Lissos ~ Descend the Samaria Gorge ~ Climb Pachnes (2453m / 8,090ft) ~ All meals included
7 nights hotels, 6 days moderate trekking, max. altitude - 2453m.
Grade 4
Starting out from the port of Sougia in the south-west corner of this rugged Mediterranean island, the Roman ruins at Lissos make an educational objective for a first day-walk. Then, it's inland to Omalos and the start of a descent to the sea through the famous and very impressive Samaria Gorge. After a delightful coastal walk to Anopolis, there are 2 options for this exceptional trip's finale. The tougher alternative involves a long hike by way of the summit of Pachnes (2453m / 8,090ft), the high point of the 'Lefka Ori', with the more leisurely option taking in the port of Loutro and the dramatic Aradena Gorge.
Educational perspective
Crete has been an island for 5 million years, plenty of time for endemic plant species to evolve. There are almost 200 endemics on Crete, many of them found in the White Mountains and relatively common.
Amend or Extend
A visit to the Heraklion, the Cretan capital, and the nearby Minoan archaeological site of Knossos, is a worthwhile addition to any school trip.
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