- 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 Heraklion 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 1000-year-old trees and along a river and by fresh-water springs.You will be accompanied by our professional mountain escort who speaks English , German and Greek.Our escort will explain all the necessary info and provide you the tickets for the entrance and boat.Entrance fee : 5€ , Ferry fee : 13€ ( boat) . Those have to be paid to the guide upon arrival.Each one of our clients walks on their own pace and our guide will be at the end of the group to help out if you need him.At the end of the trek you’ll visit the village of Agia Roumeli, where you’ll find taverns, bars and shops.You have time for a swim and lunch.A meeting point is arranged to get your ferry tickets from our escort.Late in the afternoon about 17:30 you’ll board a boat that will take you from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia, where the bus will be waiting to transfer you back to the starting point.
- Professional Bilingual Guide (English/French)
- Comfortable Air-conditioned Transport
- Convenient Hotel Pick-up Service (covers multiple locations)
- Admission to Samaria (€5)
- Boat ticket to Agia Roumeli – Sfakia (adult 13.00€, child 6,50€)
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Embark on a stimulating hike through one of the lengthiest and most renowned canyons in Europe. This trip from Heraklion will take you through a day full of natural spectacles, from the White Mountains to ancient forests, and beyond.
Your guide will be present to offer all necessary details about your hike and provide you with the entrance and boat ferry tickets. Entrance fee: 5€ (free for children up to 15 years old). Ferry fee: 13€ (Sougia ferry). These fees must be paid to the guide upon arrival.
Following your breakfast, you’ll commence your journey through the Samaria Gorge. Upon completing the trek, you’ll visit the small town of Agia Roumeli, boasting a variety of taverns, bars, and shops. You’ll be given some spare time to either relish a swim or grab a bite to eat.
In the late afternoon, you’ll hop on a boat that will transport you from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia. From there, a bus will be available to take you back to your point of origin.
- 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
- The 5 to 6-hour trek is challenging. You must have good trekking shoes or at least a sturdy pair of trainers
- Pickup begins up to 15 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Malia, Stalis, Hersonisos, Anissaras, Analypsi, Gouves, Gournes,Heraklio, Ammoudara, Agia Pelagia/Lygaria, Fodele)
- This trek is not recommended for children under the age of 6, pregnant women or anyone with health problems
- Swimming suits
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
