Put on your walking shoes for a full-day Samaria Gorge hike in Crete. Traveling with a comfortable air-conditioned coach, we head into Crete’s the White Mountains to the entrance of the spectacular gorge, one of Europe’s longest.
Starting our trip to Samaria Gorge early in the morning and towards Omalos. On the bus, our guide will provide you with useful information about the place, the history, the formation of the White Mountains, the flora, the fauna, and some tips for the safety and regulations inside the gorge. During the trip, we have a short refreshment stop and then we follow the way to Xyloskalo which is the entrance to the Gorge.
The hiking is free which means you can keep your own pace while crossing the gorge. Finishing the Samaria Gorge hike you will reach the amazing beachside village of Agia Roumeli which is one of the most unspoiled beaches of South Crete.
Starting our trip to Samaria Gorge early in the morning and towards Omalos. On the bus, our guide will provide you with useful information about the place, the history, the formation of the White Mountains, the flora, the fauna, and some tips for the safety and regulations inside the gorge. During the trip, we have a short refreshment stop and then we follow the way to Xyloskalo which is the entrance to the Gorge.
The hiking is free which means you can keep your own pace while crossing the gorge. Finishing the Samaria Gorge hike you will reach the amazing beachside village of Agia Roumeli which is one of the most unspoiled beaches of South Crete.
- Chania Town: You will be picked-up by bus and we will start the journey.
- Samaria Gorge National Park: 07:45 We will start hiking from Xyloscalo, the entrance of Samaria Gorge.
- Agia Roumeli: 14:00 At the end of the gorge, we will reach the magnificent beachside village of Agia Roumeli, where you will have free time (around 2,5 hours) for swimming and optional lunch. Then, around 17:00 - 17:30 we will sail to Sougia. There, around 18:30 our bus will be waiting for us, in order to be transferred back to your hotel.
- Chania Town: 20:00 - 20:30 Arrival at your hotel
Included
- Pick-up & drop-off transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide
Not included
- Lunch
- Boat ticket - 15 euros p.p.
- Samaria Gorge National Park
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
