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From Heraklion: Samaria Gorge & Agia Roumeli Hiking Day Trip

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From Heraklion: Samaria Gorge & Agia Roumeli Hiking Day Trip

Activity provider:Cretan Odyssey
4.3  / 5
201 reviews

From $54.43 per person

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Experience the beauty of the Samaria Gorge on a hiking day trip. Enjoy breathtaking views of Cretan nature as you hike through the wilderness and relax by the beach at the village of Agia Roumeli.

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Duration 15.5 - 17.5 hours
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Dutch, English, French, German
Pickup included
You will be picked up from specific points in the areas of Sisi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Agkisaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Amoudara, Agia Pelagia and from centrally located points in Heraklion town. You will receive a personalized email about the exact place and time of pick-up within 24 hours after making the booking. Be sure to check your spam folder. Mini bus or normal bus

Experience

Highlights
  • Spend a day in Samaria Gorge on a challenging trek
  • Enjoy the stunning natural beauty on the drive to the White Mountains
  • Visit the village of Agia Roumeli and rest at a local restaurant
  • Swim at the beach of Agia Roumeli and admire the view
  • Take a boat ride back to Chora Sfakion and take in views of the Mediterranean
Full description

Take a hike through Samaria Gorge with pickup in Malia and Heraklion. Trek through this impressive gorge, known for being the longest in Europe. Make a stop at the Plateau of Omalos, admire the mountains of the gorge, and take an unforgettable journey through Cretan nature.

Get picked up in the morning from your designated pickup point and head towards Omalos. Once there, make sure you have all the equipment and take the chance to buy some supplies before entering into the gorge.

Begin the trek, and feel the impressiveness of the longest gorge in Europe. Take in the surrounding views of the White Mountains, admire the small river that runs through it, and catch sight of the Cretan wild goats, commonly known as Kri-Kri.

At the exit, find yourself by the Libyan Sea in the village of Agia Roumeli. Explore this beautiful and isolated village, nestled between huge rocks and the expansive sea. Enjoy a relaxing and refreshing swim at the beach, and have some lunch in a small local tavern.

Later, embark on a boat that takes you back to Chora Sfakion. There, catch the bus that returns back to the resort.

Includes
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • Transportation in Air-Conditioned bus
  • Professional Driver
  • Tour Guide during the trek
  • Liability Travel Insurance
  • Entrance to Samaria Gorge (€5/person)
  • Lunch or snacks
  • Drinks
  • Boat ticket from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia (€12/person)
Not suitable for
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with heart problems

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What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Hiking shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Water

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4.3 /5

based on 201 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
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  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5

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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyOctober 3, 2023 – Verified booking
The gorge is definitely worth a trip! However, I found the bus ride and the stops just way too long... after arriving at the gorge we were actually just overheated and at the end you had the feeling that you would probably never get back to the hotel.
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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyOctober 3, 2023 – Verified booking
The gorge is truly beautiful and you definitely shouldn't miss it when you are in Crete. We started from Stalis and were on the road for about 5 hours. It wasn't clear from the description that the journey would take so long, but it was still worth it. It would have been nice to know in advance that you would take the same bus on the way back and that you could leave things there, such as a pillow. In the gorge we initially thought that 6 hours wouldn't be enough, but in the end we were a little quicker than at the beginning and ended up finishing in 5.5 hours. This gave us enough time to eat something in town. Personally, I don't think hiking poles are necessary, but you should definitely have hiking boots as the paths are very rocky and uneven.
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Briana – GreeceSeptember 27, 2023 – Verified booking
I have been on a few get my guide tours in Greece and this one was one of my favorites. Our guide Maritsa was phenomenal. A long day but worth it 100%! Bring lunch with you and can refill your water bottle on the trail. We had enough time to swim in the sea before taking the ferry back; bring cash for the ferry ticket
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