点评:We were a bit late booking (in September for a trip in October), and it was no longer possible to book a tour with luggage transportation. So Stelios helped us out and made it possible for us to do the trip self-guided.
We rented hybrid e-bikes with panniers through him. Before we picked up the bikes, Stelios did a very thorough check and service, replacing several parts to make sure we would have a problem-free trip. Everything worked out perfectly.
We cycled for 7 days, from hotel to hotel (2 nights at each hotel, booked by us), covering approximately 60–70 km a day and 1,000–1,500 metres of elevation per day. (Yes, Crete has a lot of mountains!)
Stelios provided daily GPX files with the routes, which worked seamlessly with Ride with GPS. The routes took us through stunning landscapes, many with ocean views, and charming, authentic villages where it felt like time had stood still. We ended each day in the village where we would be staying.
During all these days, we only met 4 other cyclists. Some parts of the routes were on busier roads, simply to make the logistics work, but most of the time we cycled on backroads where we hardly met any cars. The drivers treated us with respect, and we never felt unsafe.
At the end of the trip, Stelios delivered our suitcases and picked up the bikes. Stelios has really impressed us with top notch service and expertise.
This was an amazing trip, and we would highly recommend it to anyone. Crete, we will be back!
翻译:我们预订得有点晚(9月份才预订10月份的行程),那时已经无法预订带行李运输服务的旅游团了。于是Stelios伸出援手,帮助我们实现了自行游览的计划。
我们通过他租到了带后货架的混合动力电动自行车。在我们取车之前,Stelios对车辆进行了非常彻底的检查和保养,还更换了多个零件,确保我们的旅程不会出现问题。一切进行得十分顺利。
我们骑车游玩了7天。从一家酒店前往另一家酒店(每家酒店住两晚,由我们预订),每天骑行距离约为60至70公里,爬升高度则达到1,000至1,500米。(没错,克里特岛上的山确实很多!)
Stelios每天都会提供包含路线的GPX文件,这些文件能与Ride with GPS完美兼容。这些路线带我们穿越了风景如画的地域——许多地方都能观赏到绝美的海景;途中还经过了许多迷人又纯朴的村庄,仿佛时间在那里停滞一般。每天行程结束时,我们都会抵达当晚下榻的村庄。在这几天里,我们只遇到了4位其他骑行者。为了便于行程安排,部分路段虽然选在了车流量较大的公路上,但大多数时间我们都是在偏僻的小路上骑行,几乎遇不到任何车辆。司机们都对我们十分尊重,我们也从未感到有任何不安全的地方。
行程结束时,Stelios将我们的行李送来,并取走了自行车。Stelios以一流的服务水平与专业素养给我们留下了极深的印象。
这是一次极其精彩的旅程,我们强烈推荐给每一个人。克里特岛,我们还会回来的!