Samarian Gorge Hike

tree growing in cliff

Hiking the Samarian Gorge was a bucket list item. It’s a long, gorgeous (couldn’t resist), not especially challenging downhill hike from the mountains to the sea through a beautiful gorge.

Minoan Ruins at Knossos

Minoan ruins

We visited Knossos on an overnight stop in Heraklion. We arrived by ferry in the evening, visited Knossos the following morning, then took an afternoon bus to Chania.

Crete

Venetian lighthouse in Chania

There’s so much of Crete to take in. We spent three nights in Chania and one in Heraklion when we got off the ferry, to visit Knossos. Chania is a beautiful city with an underrated beach, and I would love to come back. (And we are!)