The gorge of Samaria is the gem of the White Mountains; hidden in the south part of the Chania district, it is the biggest gorge in Europe, covering an area of 18 kilometers in length.
The gorge’s trail starts at Ksyloskalo (Omalos plateau, 1.227 meters altitude) and after following the river bed, it ends up at the littoral village of Agia Roumeli.
After reaching Omalos, we stop at a traditional tavern, giving you the chance to have breakfast or drink coffee (optional) before you enter the gorge.
· Subsequently, you pass through the entrance to the gorge and start your hike. In the gorge you walk at your own pace. Our escort comes in an hour after you for safety reasons, so as to follow after you.
· The gorge ends up at the village of Agia Roumeli.
· At 17:30 you go aboard the ferry, Sougia or Sfakia (usually Sougia) being your destination.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Escort- mountain guide
✖ Food
✖ Drinks
✖ Entrance fee of Samaria gorge (5 euro per person)
✖ Boat ticket from Agia Roumeli (13 euro per person)
Pickup Locations
1. Alexandros Beach Hotel
2. Castalia Apartments
3. Hotel Splanzia
4. Ideon Hotel
5. Polixeny's Suites
6. Hotel Falassarna
7. Ontas Traditional Hotel
8. Hotel Candia
9. Stellina Group Hotels
10. Katrina Studios & Apartments
11. Forum Suites
12. Pandora Suites Hotel
13. Chania Rooms
14. Palazzo Di Pietro
15. Golden Beach Hotel
16. Archontiki Hotel
17. Porto Veneziano Hotel
18. Amphora Hotel
19. Golden Sand Hotel
20. Casadipietra
Additional Info: Hotel pick up is offered subject to customer's hotel location. In case of property (villa- hotel- airbnb) is not within tour pick up areas, client should meet our group for the tour at the nearest pick up place possible.
Itinerary
1
Xylóskalo is the point where the Samarian gorge starts. It is located on the Lefka Ori (White Mountains) in the plateau of Omalos, at 1250m above sea level. It is also the entrance to the gorge.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Samaria Gorge National Park
The Gorge of Samaria lies on the southern side of Chania prefecture and is a wonderful place for hikers. Visitors from all over the world attempt trekking at this gorge. In 1962, Samaria Gorge had been declared a National Park for the survival of the endangered species kri-kri, the rare Cretan wild goat that lives only in Samaria. Apart from the kri-kri, many other endemic and rare species of flora and fauna live in this gorge.
Duration: 3 hours
3
Agia Roumeli
Agia Roumeli is a small, modern seaside village on the south coast of Chania in Crete. There are many walking paths on this remote south coast of Crete, with experienced walkers enjoy the small foot paths next to the sea, with breath-taking views of the steep mountains plunging into the crystal blue waters of the Libyan Sea.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please notice that extra charges may apply per person or in total of the group for pick-ups from hotels- villas- airbnb outside the proximity of our tour selected pick route. In that case we can provide round trip transfer for customer(s) convenience ad-hoc quoted as per location of customer(s)' property.
• The equipment you must have with you! ( Proper footwear socks, a hat, sunscreen, a bottle of water, swimsuit and a beach towel)
