Samaria gorge is the longest in Europe and one of the most impressive gorges in Greece. Follow the path through this famous gorge, marvel its natural landscape, from the White Mountains to thousand-year-old forests and the river across it.
At the end of the path, you will find the village of Agia Roumeli, where people can swim, relax at the beach, or find a tavern to have lunch within full view of the Mediterranean Sea.
*There is 5 hours travel time
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Local guide
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Boat Tickets 13 euro
✖ Gorge entrance 5 euro
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Indigo Mare
2. Hotel Varouxakis
3. Vagia Mare Hotel
4. Porto Platanias Beach Luxury Selection
5. Rania Beach Hotel
6. Toxo Hotel & Apartments
7. Proimos Apartments
8. Hotel Haris
9. Hotel Erato
10. Lambrinos Suites
11. Eden Beach Hotel
12. Hotel Mary
13.
14. Eva Suites Hotel
15. Villa Platanias
16. Hotel Agapi
17. Kostakis Beach
18. Porto Platanias Beach Resort and Spa
19. Oscar Suites & Village
20. Platanias Theros suite
Additional Info: You will receive the voucher with all details (pick up point, pick up time) one day before the tour takes place.
Itinerary
1
Omalos
First Stop at Omalos. You can have your breakfast before your hiking
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Samaria Gorge National Park
No holiday in Crete is complete without a trip through the 2
nd longest gorge in Europe, the Gorge of Samaria. It is the longest and most imposing ravine in the Mediterranean. It is 16.5 kilometers in length from the position of Xyloskalo and terminates at Agia Roumeli in the Libyan Sea. We will arrive around 7 o’clock in the morning and after a short break you will start walking. Descending the 600 wooden steps you will be intrigued by the beauty and serenity of this massive gorge which is shadowed by the White Mountains.
You will come across the church of St. Nicolas, built on the ruins of an ancient temple. Afterwards you will reach “Portes” or “Iron Gates”, the narrowest pass of the gorge. The hike ends at Agia Roumeli.
Note: the remaining hour is for transportation
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
