Overview
Starting from Ierapetra we will drive through Makrigialos and will be heading to the Eastern part of the island. Our first stop is in Lithines, a traditional Cretan village where we will walk around the graphical streets.
After that we will visit Sitia, a beach-side town where you will visit the local market, walk on the promenade and enjoy your coffee by the sea.
Next stop in Toplou Monastery where you will have the chance to walk around this great monument, take pictures and taste their famous local wine.
Our trip ends in Vai Palm Beach with its magnificent landscape and crystal-clear water. You will have enough time to swim and enjoy the sun, take pictures and enjoy your lunch by the beach!
Do not forget your swimsuit, sunglasses, sunscreen and camera.
Highlights
- Visit Lithines traditional village
- Walk around Sitia's promenade
- Toplou monastery
- Swim in Vai palm beach
Itinerary
Our first stop is in the traditional Cretan Village of Lithines.
In Sitia you can join in local in the local market and get to know the local products.
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Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts.
Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia.
Our third stop is at Toplou Monastery. Time for unique pictures in this great monument.
Enjoy the sea and the sun in this exotic beach. Enough time also for lunch by the tropical beach.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Transfer with our A/C buses.
- Experienced tour guide.
The Cost Excludes
- Entrance to Toplou monastery: 4€ per person.
- Lunch in Vai is on request and is not included.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
