Our most beautiful hike tours in Greece
Santorini hiking rally
Experience the beauty of Santorini by foot – you spend the night completely relaxed and not far from the beach in a traditional hotel and save yourself the daily change of hotel. On our walking holiday Santorini you will explore the most beautiful places on the Greek island in the southern Aegean Sea during circular hikes.
Crete
On our hiking holiday Crete you explore the coast and highlands of the largest Greek island on good hiking trails. Crete is a wonderful travel destination with a particularly pleasant climate for hikers. Your active holiday starts relaxed in Chania, the second largest city on the island.
Useful information about your hike tour in Greece
The climate in Greece
In Greece there is a predominantly Mediterranean climate, whereby the winter months can be mild but humid and the summer time is dry and hot. Especially on the two beautiful islands of Santorini and Crete you can count on pleasant sunshine almost all year round when hiking: Santorini has the most hours of sunshine in all of Greece and on Crete there are more than 300 sunny days per year. The months from April to October are particularly suitable for hiking and a wonderful break in the Greek outdoors, because there is usually no rainfall during this period. In Crete, however, there can be snow in winter in the higher mountains. This island has several climatic zones and the influences from Africa always ensure slightly higher temperatures on the south coast than in the north of the island.
Greek cuisine
You will not only experience a feast for the senses along the hiking routes on Santorini and Crete – Greece also offers a lot of culinary delights. From the wonderful Greek wine, the famous and internationally popular olive oil, the freshly caught fish and the multifaceted vegetables – every foodie is guaranteed to find the right thing here. The list of Greek specialties is long, so you can always find the popular Greek feta cheese, good Kalamata olives or Greek yoghurt with honey on plates at home. No wonder the range of culinary delicacies in Greece is so multifaceted, because the particularly mild, Mediterranean climate favours regional cultivation and the fertile soil made of volcanic rock on Santorini is particularly suitable for viticulture.
Culture and traditions in Greece
Numerous Greek traditions and customs are firmly anchored in the daily life of the locals. Dancing, whether as a couple or in a circle, is particularly popular on the Greek mainland and islands – this tradition is an important part of culture in Greece to this day. There is also a large variety of different dances that are performed in typical traditional costumes. The dances such as the Kalamatianos, the Tsamikos or the Choros Koutalia are particularly well known. The Kalamatianos dance, for example, is danced in a circle, while in the Choros Koutalia, which is also known as the spoon dance, the participants knock on the hand with wooden spoons and in rhythm with the music. Diversity is not only on the cards in landscape and cuisine – Greece also has a lot of cultural diversity.
Questions and answers about hiking holidays in Greece
Walking holidays with Eurohike - your advantages
Perfectly organized hiking tours
In Eurohike hiking vacations, you enjoy that extra level of service and comfort. From start to finish, our Eurohike travel specialists plan and organize your active vacation, giving you even more time to enjoy your active getaway. During your hiking tour, you can focus worry-free on what truly matters: the joy of hiking with your loved ones.
Comprehensive guidance from our travel specialists
Our experienced travel specialists are available to assist you at any time, both during the selection of your tour and throughout the booking process. Your wishes and concerns are our top priority, ensuring that your journey becomes the most beautiful time of the year.
Well-prepared travel information and route descriptions
All guests receive a comprehensive information package with detailed walking maps and travel documents including tips and information on culture, cuisine, country and people - tailored to the respective region and requirements of the individual walking tour. Every year, we review the route meticulously, and continually develop new variations that provide even more insights into the land and culture.
Accommodations with feel-good factor
After a wonderful day of cycling, you will be welcomed in our carefully selected accommodations in the evening. We choose our accommodations with care and consideration, always with a focus on their special orientation towards active vacationers and opportunities for evening relaxation. You'll experience that extra level of comfort on our charming hiking tours, where you can enjoy even more feel-good facilities and an added touch of indulgence.
Hiking without luggage
With us, you'll enjoy the most comfortable form of active vacation. Eurohike transports your luggage to the next accommodation every day. Leave the hotel in the morning with ease, and by evening, your bags will already be waiting at the next lodging. Experience a completely carefree hiking adventure across Europe with our luggage transfer!
Personal on-site support
Our Eurohike original tours are characterized above all by the personal touch for which we have been known for many years. For our original tours, you will be personally welcomed by our team members at the arrival destination. In an informational meeting, all details about the tour and the itinerary will be explained. Our on-site team is also available for tips and recommendations.
Exploring the most beautiful routes with our on Tour-App
We invest a lot of time and effort in crafting our routes and meticulously review them regularly. Thanks to the Eurobike & Eurohike on Tour app, navigating the most beautiful cycling routes in Europe becomes child's play, ensuring you don't miss any of the highlights along the way.
