Naxos & Crete Adventure with Carl Swedberg and PRO Club

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Naxos & Crete Adventure with Carl Swedberg and PRO Club

duration: 8 days

difficulty: Easy

group size: 15

experience: Beginner

Overview

Experience the ultimate adventure on this Naxos and Crete multisport trip with the Pro Club, Over the course of this unforgettable journey, you'll explore the stunning landscapes, rich history, and delicious cuisine of these Greek islands.

Highlights

- Cycle around the beautiful island of Naxos.

- Ascend the highest peak in the Cyclades, Mount Zas, and revel in the breathtaking vistas from its summit.

- Explore the majestic Samaria Gorge in Crete, one of Europe's longest and most dramatic canyons.

- Savor the flavors of Crete with a farm-to-table culinary adventure, a testament to the island's rich gastronomic heritage.

- Embark on a boat trip to the picturesque Gramvousa Island and bask in the sun and swim in the crystal-clear waters of Balos Beach, a paradise nestled between two peninsulas.

This multisport journey promises an exciting blend of outdoor exploration, cultural immersion, and culinary delights, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Note: A minimum of 7 participants are required to run this trip. If you book the trip and we don't reach the minimum number of participants, your payment will be refunded.

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Trip host

Picture of the fitness instructor Carl in an orange shirt in front of Mt. Rainier.

Carl Swedberg

Carl has his degree in Exercise Science and has been working at one of the country’s most profound health clubs (PRO Sports Club in Bellevue, WA) for the past 20 years. Among the many other things he does, he teaches a fitness class called Mountain Conditioning preparing people for alpine adventures. He enjoys mountaineering, trail running, skiing and is always thinking about the next challenge/adventure. His climbing resume includes all Washington volcanos at least twice, several other Cascade peaks, and a handful of other climbs in the region. He is an intermediate graduate of Seattle Mountaineers. Carl also has the unique mountaineering accomplishment of being naked on top of all five Washington volcanoes and Mount Olympus.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Naxos

Arrival in Naxos, transfer and settle to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax, the Naxian way: swim in the turquoise crystal clear Naxian sea and then walk and explore the town.

Chora has an interesting mix of Venetian and Cycladic elements, and it has kept its authentic and traditional character. Above the port stands the impressive Venetian castle, and in the northern part of the capital, a long-paved road leads to the Temple of Apollo and the famous Portara (Big Door) which is the gate of the temple.

In the evening enjoy a nice Welcome Dinner to get to know your group.

Meals: None

Day 2: Cycling around the island

Day 3: Hike Mountain Zas

Day 4: Beach day in Naxos

Day 5: Chania

Day 6: Samaria Gorge Hike

Day 7: Gramvousa & Balos Beach, lunch at a Greek farm

Day 8: Departure

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Accommodations

On day 1, for 4 days

You will be staying at the 4* hotel Porto Naxos or similar on double occupancy basis.

On day 5, for 3 days

Pricing

Included:

Accommodation

Admission fees

Guide fees

Airport transfer

Local guide

Some meals

Excluded:

Alcoholic beverages

Gratuities

Flights

Travel insurance

Personal gear

Do not forget to arrange for the requisite passport, visa and travel insurance, if you are booking an international trip.

We try our best to ensure accurate and up-to-date guide information, but in some cases this may change due to emergencies or other unforeseen guide scheduling challenges. In any case, another highly-rated, certified guide with similar experience would lead your trip and you will be kept informed of any such case.