Full Day Hiking Tour to the famous Samaria Gorge of Crete

Overview

Enjoy a guided 16km hike through the longest and most impressive of Europe’s limestone gorges, a magnificent example of Crete’s many gorges, stretching from the White Mountains down to the Libyan sea.
We leave town early in the morning and passing through several beautiful villages we reach the plateau of Omalos.
Our hike will last approximately 6 hours and will take us - along a breathtaking and constantly changing landscape - down to Agia Roumeli, a village by the South coast, accessible only by boat.
Your private tour will allow you a chance to experience this must-see natural phenomenon at a slower pace, attended to by a specialized hiking guide.
At the base of the gorge you can enjoy a refreshing swim, as well as a great rustic lunch at one of the local tavernas.
After the ferry ride to the nearby port of Sfakia, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Chania late in the evening.

Tour Info

  • Departing from: CHANIA
  • Departure: 07:00am
  • Return:
  • Duration: Full Day
  • Cities: chania,samaria gorge

What's Included

  • English speaking hiking guide
  • Entrance tickets to the gorge
  • Private transportation with driver
  • Boat ticket from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

Itinerary

Day 1 The Samaria Gorge at its best

This private tour takes you on a 16km guided hike through Samaria Gorge, Europe’s longest limestone gorge, stretching from Crete’s White Mountains to the Libyan Sea. Starting early, you’ll travel through picturesque villages to reach the Omalos Plateau. The approximately six-hour hike features constantly changing, breathtaking scenery, leading down to the coastal village of Agia Roumeli, only accessible by boat. After the hike, you can swim and enjoy a rustic lunch at a local taverna. A ferry to Sfakia and a transfer back to your hotel in Chania conclude the day, arriving in the late evening.

Time:07:00
Drive from Chania to Omalos Plateau
Time:08:30
Hike of Samaria Gorge (6hrs)
Time:14:30
Beach and lunch time in Agia Roumeli
Time:17:30
Ferry ride to Sfakia
Time:18:30
Drive back to Chania
Time:20:00
Return to the hotel
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