Embark on a thrilling trek through Samaria Gorge, exploring ancient forests and stunning landscapes. Discover Agia Roumeli’s charm and unwind by the sea.
Embark on a thrilling trek through Samaria Gorge, exploring ancient forests and stunning landscapes. Discover Agia Roumeli’s charm and unwind by the sea.
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Samaria Gorge National Park - Embark on an adventurous trek through one of Europe’s longest and most renowned gorges. This journey from Chania offers breathtaking views of natural wonders, including the White Mountains and ancient forests.
Samaria Gorge, the longest and arguably the most famous gorge in Europe, is situated 4,000 feet above sea…
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Samaria Gorge National Park - Embark on an adventurous trek through one of Europe’s longest and most renowned gorges. This journey from Chania offers breathtaking views of natural wonders, including the White Mountains and ancient forests.
Samaria Gorge, the longest and arguably the most famous gorge in Europe, is situated 4,000 feet above sea level. This excursion from Rethymno provides awe-inspiring sights throughout the day, from the White Mountains to millennia-old forests and more.
The full-day (12-hour) adventure to Samaria Gorge starts with a 6:00 a.m. pick-up from Rethymno, followed by a drive to Omalos, nestled in the heart of the White Mountains, where breakfast is served before the hike.
The trek involves navigating rocks and stones, crossing a river, and passing fresh-water springs. Along the route, enjoy views of Crete’s prominent mountain range and spot wild mountain goats. A professional mountain guide, fluent in English, German, and French, will accompany the group.
- Agia Roumeli - Concluding the trek, visit the village of Agia Roumeli, home to various taverns, bars, and shops. Enjoy free time for a swim or lunch. A meeting point will be set to collect ferry tickets from the guide.
- Sfakia - In the late afternoon, board a boat from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia, where a bus will be ready to return you to the starting point around 7:30 p.m.
- Omalos Plateau - Enjoy breakfast here before commencing the hike.
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- In-vehicle air conditioning
- • Hotel pick-up (Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno, Atsipopoulo, Kavros & Georgioupoli)
- Professional English , German and French Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- • Hotel pick-up (Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno, Atsipopoulo, Kavros & Georgioupoli)
- Professional English , German and French Guide
- Admission to Samaria (€ 5)
- Boat ticket (€13)
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- • No pickup from remote hotels such as Grand Rimondi (pick up is from Creta star bus stop)
- Admission to Samaria (€ 5)
- Boat ticket (€13)
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- • No pickup from remote hotels such as Grand Rimondi (pick up is from Creta star bus stop)
Embark on an exhilarating trek through one of Europe’s longest and most renowned gorges. This adventure from Panormo or Lavris offers breathtaking views of natural wonders, including the White Mountains and ancient forests.
A knowledgeable escort will provide all the essential information about the hike and supply tickets for both the entrance and ferry….
Embark on an exhilarating trek through one of Europe’s longest and most renowned gorges. This adventure from Panormo or Lavris offers breathtaking views of natural wonders, including the White Mountains and ancient forests.
A knowledgeable escort will provide all the essential information about the hike and supply tickets for both the entrance and ferry. Entrance fee: €5 (children up to 15 years old are free). Ferry fee: €13 (Sougia ferry). These fees are payable to the guide upon arrival.
After breakfast, begin the journey through the Samaria Gorge. Upon completing the trek, explore the village of Agia Roumeli, where numerous taverns, bars, and shops await. Enjoy some leisure time for a swim or lunch.
In the late afternoon, board a boat from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia, where a bus will be ready to transport you back to the starting point.
- Comfortable shoes
- At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
- Pickup begins up to 60 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros Gerani and Georgioupoli
- The 5 to 6-hour trek is challenging. You must have good trekking shoes or at least a sturdy pair of trainers
- This trek is not recommended for children under the age of 8, pregnant women or anyone with health problems
- Swimming suits
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.