Hiking Tour at Samaria Gorge from Heraklion, Greece

From the 1-st of May, 2023.

Samaria gorge is the longest in Europe and one of the most impressive gorges in Greece. Follow the path through this famous gorge, marvel its natural landscape, from the White Mountains to thousand-year-old forests and the river across it.

Highlights:

• Hiking in dramatic landscapes of Samariá Gorge
• Cruise to Agia Roumeli by boat
• Swim in the clear sea waters

Includes:

• Pick-up and drop-off at Heraklion area
• Guide
• Transportation by bus

Not Included:

• Boat Ticket 12 euro
• Entrance:5 euro

Please note: We pick up and drop off the customers close to their hotel.

Itinerary:

Morning Pick up:

We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning.

Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive will differ.

Bus Drive to Omalos: 3 hours

*There will be a short stop on the way for restroom and snack 20 minutes

1st stop: The plateau of Omalos

Our stop before entering the gorge to make sure we are fully equipped or get some last supplies before the trekking starts.

2nd stop: Samaria gorge 4.5 5 hours

The impressive gorge, the longest in Europe, will give you many beautiful views of the surrounding White mountains, the small river that runs through the gorge and the Cretan wild goats kri-kri are some things that will leave our participants speechless during this unforgettable journey in Cretan nature. It's 18 Km long and takes around 4,5 hours to walk, always escorted by an experienced tour guide.

Walking for 4-5 hours

3rd stop: Agia Roumeli

At the exit of the gorge by the Libyan Sea is the village of AgiaRoumeli.

A beautiful isolated village lying between the huge rocks of Samaria gorge and the Libyan Sea. There will be enough time for clients to enjoy a relaxing and refreshing swim at the beach and have some lunch at one of the local small taverns.

Later on, we will embark the boat which will take us back to Chora Sfakion for our way back to our resorts.

Boat trip: 1 hour

4th stop: Chora Sfakion

Arrival at the village, embarkation in the buses and return to the resorts.

End of the tour Arrival at resorts:

Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning.

Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.

Return Bus Drive to Heraklion: 3 hours