Samaria Gorge Trek: Marvel at Europe's Longest Gorge on a Full-Day Excursion from Chania

Embark on a challenging trek through Europe’s longest gorge, Samaria Gorge, on a full-day excursion from Chania. Marvel at natural wonders, from the White Mountains to ancient forests and more.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Samaria Gorge - Samaria Gorge, the longest Gorge in Europe,4,000 feet above sea level.Your full-day(12-hour) excursion to Samaria Gorge begins with a pick-up in Chania and a drive to Omalos, in the heart of the White Mountains you can enjoy breakfast before you start the hike.The trek will take you over rocks and stones, through a forest of…
What's Included
  • Hiking excursion
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off services
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Professional English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Admission to Samaria (€5)
  • Boat ticket (€13)
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips and personal expenses
Additional Information

Embark on an exhilarating hike through Europe’s longest and most renowned gorges on this trip from Chania. Throughout the day, you’ll be astounded by the scenic beauty around you, from the pristine White Mountains to the ancient forests and beyond.
Samaria Gorge, perhaps the most well-known and the lengthiest gorge in Europe, is located 4,000 feet above…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Frank_s
Oct 27, 2024
Absolutely wonderful! - Amazing adventure! Our guide Nikos and our driver added to the adventure-historical and cultural overviews in the drive, and our guide was on the trail for anything if needed. Weather was perfect! NO CROWDS!! This park will close until strong at the end of the month!!
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C9215iksarahm
Sep 16, 2024
Samaria Gorge Sept 9 - The bus ride was comfortable, easy, and felt safe. Thomas was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. There was slight confusion about where to pick us up in the morning, but surprisingly the company called me, waited, and help facilitate a different pick up. We still arrived early before the crowds!
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Kelly_w
Aug 22, 2024
Life-changing scenic views - This was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. First: my husband and I are not hikers. We’re moderately fit, but we’ve never done a hike of more than two hours. We finished in just under six, and it felt like a huge accomplishment—and what a BEAUTIFUL location. This is doable, but a long day—come with water, snacks, and good shoes, and rent the hiking poles when offered. Be prepared for the long day, and recognize that it is well worth it.
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Trek55099557390
Aug 13, 2024
Beautiful! - Beautiful hike, with breathtaking scenery! Very good organization, the Guide explained everything, it was very clear. Everything was perfect!
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Lanzawda
Jul 6, 2024
Fabulous experience Samaria Gorge - Fabulous experience and wonderful scenery. It’s not a casual walk so be prepared! Hiking shoes or good trainers needed along with good fitness levels, ground is uneven and rocky all the way starting with a steep 3km climb down. This is a beautiful walk if taken at the recommended pace. There seems to be various reports on how far it is but I had my Garmin watch on and from the very top to the sea port it was 13.3 miles. Water is available on route from the fresh streams but take snacks with you, there are places to eat at the finish but not on route. Oh, and your calf muscles will ache for several days after, but I enjoyed every step, just remember to stop and take your photos and admire your surroundings, I saw many people just striding through but not looking around them at the views which is such a shame as it’s so beautiful. Enjoy !
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Jules_j
May 16, 2024
Fabulous - A stunning gorge walk, worth every ache and pain I am now feeling! A long day, take plenty to eat and drink and take frequent stops to admire the beautiful landscape.
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Culture31947283309
Oct 29, 2023
A long (and sometimes exhausting) day that was worth it - Many thanks to our guide Nikos for a great (but also very long) day. We were picked up by a van near our hotel in Chania at 5:50 a.m. and taken to a large coach. There was a short breakfast stop in Omalos and then you could explore the gorge independently and at your own pace (Nikos was with us the whole time, but brought up the rear to make sure no one got lost). After the 13-kilometer hike through the gorge, you could refresh yourself in the sea and/or in a tavern in Agia Roumeli. A ferry then took us to Sougia, where the bus was waiting for us. At around 8:45 p.m. we were dropped off back at the starting point in Chania.
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Georsadd_g
Jun 3, 2024
You definitely need to... - You definitely need to warm up before you take this trip. My legs were sore for almost a week after this tour (and this was my first activity in Crete). If you really want to do this trek, I suggest it to be the last in your itinerary. I suggest to also get a trekking pole as the trek is downhill to ease the pressure from your legs. Go slower if possible, I'm sure you'll still be able to catch the ferry. The beach in my opinion, you can probably stay for 30 mins, there are more beautiful beaches in Crete to enjoy.
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Mirandajokirby
Oct 27, 2023
Worth the hike - So glad we got to see this gorge! The travel time to and from is quite long and not great for folks who get motion sickness from right turns in a bus. Other than that, it was memorable and we are glad we did this. You’ll need a swim suit and cash for this adventure.
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Jannik_b
Sep 1, 2024
Friendly driver and guide! - Good excursion, but if you're more experienced, I wouldn't recommend doing it with this organization. The hike was completed in 4 hours, but we had to wait 6 hours for the ferry and then spent another 3 hours on the bus. In total, we were on the road for 15 hours! The driver and guide were very friendly, but for me, this was a one-time experience.
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