We can unreservedly recommend the entire tour, i.e. the experience of the hike through the gorge as well as the organization and implementation of the transfer. We started from Malia and were even picked up directly at the hotel on request. It started at 5:00 a.m., the driver was on time. The outward journey, including collecting other participants and two 15-minute stops for personal needs, took about 4.75 hours. At both stops there was the possibility to buy drinks and food. The guide was very friendly and was able to convey all the information in English, German and French in an understandable way. The money for entry and the ferry will be collected on the bus. Items not needed for the hike can be left on the bus. After the approximately one-hour ferry crossing, the return trip by bus took us 3.25 hours, including a 15-minute break. In summary, a very exhausting but beautiful day!

The tour was definitely worth it! In the summer I imagine it to be stressful because it will certainly be a lot fuller (it was already quite busy). I was picked up in the east of the island without any problems, the minibus arrived 10 minutes before the agreed time. It was unfavorable for me that we were not allowed to eat on the bus from Iraklion Bus to the first tavern (2 hours drive). I had already been on the road for 2 hours and the first hunger set in at 6 a.m. and not at 8 a.m.... if I had known beforehand, I would have eaten something when changing to the bus. The first tavern made sense and was not expensive either, the second can be omitted. Far too expensive and the catering option no better than at the first tavern. For the gorge you have a certain time in which you have to complete the route, otherwise you won't reach the last boat. Mileage is everywhere. Toilet paper not always available.

Unfortunately, a driver, by minibus at the end, drove like a madman in the dark. Fully drawn lines and speed limits were completely ignored! At pointing out, he was demonstratively driving slowly instead. We arrived without any problems but it was a pity for an otherwise very nice ride ... the other driver drove excellent!