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From Chania/Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike with Pickup

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From Chania/Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike with Pickup
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4.5  / 5879 reviews

Hike in the Samariá Gorge on a day trip from Rethymno or Chania. See the rich flora and fauna of Europe's longest gorge. Encounter the Cretan "kri-kri" goat. End with time for a swim in the crystal-clear sea and lunch at a taverna in Agia Roumeli.

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Duration 1 day
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Live tour guide
English, German
Pickup included
You will be picked up from your hotel or the closest point to your hotel. You will receive the voucher with pickup details 1 day before your tour.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Alexander – Netherlands

All round great trip. Third visit. Highly recommend this company and the Samaria Gorge in General!

A
Alexander – Netherlands
C
Christina – United States

Our Samaria Gorge hike was one of the highlights of our trip in Crete. Our pick up was seamless. Along the drive to the national park, our guide George explained the itinerary clearly, with tips and suggested time frames for the 17 kilometer hike. The views were spectacular along with an amazing and refreshing swim at the beach.

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Christina – United States

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    44 pickup location options:

    Stalos, Unnamed Road, Petres, Georgioupoli, Chatzimichali Giannari 35, Hapimag Resort Damnoni, Unnamed Road, Kolymvari, Maleme, Palea Ethniki Odos Chanion Rethimnou, Sfakaki, Adelianos Kampos, Eparchiaki Odos Geraniou-Ntere, Chania, Tavronitis, Pigianos Kampos, Unnamed Road, Leoforos Agion Apostolon, Palea Ethniki Odos Kissamou Chanion, Agia Marina, Palea Ethniki Odos Kissamou Chanion, Stavromenos, Charal. Liandri 386, Latsima, Skaleta, Unnamed Road, Knossou 18, Church Way 3, Kalamaki Main Road, Γριμάνη, Gerani, Ethniki Odos Chanion Rethimnou, Palea Ethniki Odos Chanion Rethimnou, Ethniki Odos Chanion Rethimnou, Kon/nou Giampoudaki 57, Palea Ethniki Odos Chanion Rethimnou, PEO Kissamou Chanion 24, Unnamed Road, Rethimno, Platanias, PEO Kissamou Chanion 24, Paralia Kourna, Machiton Scholis Chorofilakis 5, Daratsos

  • Bus/coach

    (110 minutes)

  • Omalos

    Visit, Breakfast, Scenic views on the way

    Extra fee

  • Timeline stop icon

    Samaria Gorge National Park

    Hiking

  • Timeline stop icon

    Agia Roumeli

    Lunch, Swimming

  • Bus/coach

    (110 minutes)

  • 44 drop-off locations:

    Ethniki Odos Chanion Rethimnou, Pigianos Kampos, Hapimag Resort Damnoni, Paralia Kourna, PEO Kissamou Chanion 24, Maleme, Unnamed Road, Unnamed Road, Latsima, Kalamaki Main Road, Skaleta, Chatzimichali Giannari 35, Palea Ethniki Odos Kissamou Chanion, Palea Ethniki Odos Kissamou Chanion, Agia Marina, Tavronitis, Knossou 18, Charal. Liandri 386, Petres, Unnamed Road, Georgioupoli, Unnamed Road, Leoforos Agion Apostolon, Church Way 3, Palea Ethniki Odos Chanion Rethimnou, Adelianos Kampos, PEO Kissamou Chanion 24, Sfakaki, Unnamed Road, Chania, Kolymvari, Kon/nou Giampoudaki 57, Gerani, Palea Ethniki Odos Chanion Rethimnou, Eparchiaki Odos Geraniou-Ntere, Rethimno, Platanias, Stavromenos, Daratsos, Machiton Scholis Chorofilakis 5, Palea Ethniki Odos Chanion Rethimnou, Stalos, Γριμάνη, Ethniki Odos Chanion Rethimnou

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Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Take a 16-kilometer hike through the Samariá Gorge
  • Marvel at rich flora and see the Cretan "kri-kri" goats
  • See some of the highlights of Crete's majestic landscape

Full description

Embark on a guided hike in the Samariá Gorge on a day trip from Rethymno or Chania. Get your daily dose of exercise, enjoy the panoramic views and take a swim.  Discover the longest gorge in Europe, an area of stunning natural beauty. See its many flowers and herbs and the crystal-clear spring waters that flow from the mountains. Following an early morning pickup from the nearest point to your accommodation in Rethymno or Chania, travel through the mountains passing the plateau of Omalos. Arrive at some wooden stairs at the start of Samariá Gorge. You can opt to start the walk straight away or get some breakfast at the taverna before you begin. Hike for approximately 6-7 hours and experience the magnificent landscape on a 16-kilometer walk. Once you have finished the hike, there will be ample time for a swim and lunch at a taverna in Agia Roumeli.

Includes

  • Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus
  • Hike
  • Guide
  • Free WiFi onboard the bus
  • Entrance fees (5 Euros)
  • Boat tickets (13 Euros)

Not suitable for

  • Children under 6 years
  • People with diabetes
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with high blood pressure
  • Pregnant women

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What to bring

  • Water
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Hiking shoes
  • Sunscreen

Know before you go

  • Your ticket with final details (pickup time and pickup point) will be available 1 day before your tour

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 879 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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Alexander – NetherlandsJuly 26, 2024  – Verified booking
All round great trip. Third visit. Highly recommend this company and the Samaria Gorge in General!
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Christina – United StatesAugust 11, 2024  – Verified booking
Our Samaria Gorge hike was one of the highlights of our trip in Crete. Our pick up was seamless. Along the drive to the national park, our guide George explained the itinerary clearly, with tips and suggested time frames for the 17 kilometer hike. The views were spectacular along with an amazing and refreshing swim at the beach.
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Tom – CanadaAugust 15, 2024  – Verified booking
The hike was stunning as expected. our guide demetry was friendly and enthusiastic. We forgot our hiking polls on the bus and manos helped get them back to us before our flight the next day which we very greatly appreciated.
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Product ID: 66902

Activity provider:Allcretetours

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