Discover the most beautiful gorge in Crete by walking for 5-6 hours along the Samaria Gorge trail making numerous stops to admire the incredible views. Get close to wildlife then enjoy the chance to freshen up in the sea at Ayia Roumeli.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1 day
- Starting time 7:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Your hotel in the area Dramia-Kavros-Georgioupolis
Experience
- Hike along the Samaria Gorge trail surrounded by outstanding, unique landscapes
- Meet the local Cretan goats known as Kri Kri
- Pass through the 350 m high rock walls called the Iron Gates
- Discover at least 900 flora species and 300 fauna species
- Take a refreshing swim in the Libyan Sea at Ayia Roumeli
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Guide who walks with the last people of the group
- Air-conditioned buses
- Round-trip transfers
- Entrance to the gorge (€5, free for children under 15 years old)
- Ticket for the ferry (€12, €6 for children under 12 years old)
- Food and drinks
- Pregnant women
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
Know before you go
- This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
- This is a demanding hike; you will need hiking shoes, and to have a good physical stamina
- The hike duration is about 4-5 hours with necessary stops
- Please bring cash for the entrance fee to the gorge (€5, free for children under 15 years old), and the ferry ticket (€12 or €6 for children under 12 years old)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off is from accommodation in the area of Dramia-Kavros-Georgioupolis; for any other places please contact the local supplier