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Best Samaria Gorge Hiking In Crete

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The 15 most popular samaria gorge hiking on Crete — what each day actually involves, what it costs, and the operator running it.

15 Best Samaria Gorge Hiking In Crete

From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide - Omalos breakfast: fuel up before the canyon

1From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

Trek Europe’s longest gorge from Chania, guided and well-paced, then unwind in Agia Roumeli with ferry views back to Sougia.

Most Popular 4.6

“Our guide Sara was amazing and went above and beyond, so did our driver Niko. It was an amazing hike,it can be challenging at times,even to a seasoned hiker,I strongly recommend the hiking poles. It starts at 1230 ft elevation and it's a long, rocky path with water crossing over rocks,loved the time at the…”

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From Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trek, Pickup & Guide

From Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trek, Pickup & Guide - Samaria Gorge National Park: 18 km of Rocky Terrain With a Big Payoff

2From Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trek, Pickup & Guide

From Rethymno to Samaria Gorge and back. Hike with a trilingual guide, swim in Agia Roumeli, then ferry to Sfakia.

4.5

“After a smooth pickup and a short breakfast and bathroom stop, we set off on the stunning hike through the gorge. The dramatic landscapes gave way to the crystal-clear waters of Agia Roumeli, where a swim in the sea was the perfect reward. There were plenty of places to refill our water along the hike…”

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From Chania/Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike with Pickup

From Chania/Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike with Pickup - Pickup, bus ride, and the Omalos start that matters

3From Chania/Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike with Pickup

Guided full-day hike through Samariá Gorge from Chania or Rethymno, ending with a swim in Agia Roumeli and a ferry ride.

4.5

“The Trip for good and even better with the help of our guide Nikos , who helped us every step of the way as it was our first trekking experience. Would definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good adventure and experience to remember for life !!!!!”

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From Chania: Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide

From Chania: Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide - Coach Time to Omalos: The Early-Start Reality

4From Chania: Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide

Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Chania with hotel-area pickup, expert guide, then swim at Agia Roumeli and return by boat to Sougia.

4.6

“Really great experience from start to finish. Firstly the company were super helpful when I needed to change my booking, when I did go on my hike the transport was efficient and very safely driven. Our guide Nikos was super helpful and informative and made sure we understood all the information he had given. After…”

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Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide

Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide - Entering Samaria Gorge National Park: the 600 steps and the “Iron Gates” moment

From Heraklion,Agia Pelagia,Malia: Samaria Gorge Guided Trip

From Heraklion,Agia Pelagia,Malia: Samaria Gorge Guided Trip - From Omalos to Samaria Gorge: Breakfast, Entrance, and Getting In

6From Heraklion,Agia Pelagia,Malia: Samaria Gorge Guided Trip

Challenge yourself on Samaria Gorge from Crete’s White Mountains, with hotel pickup, expert escort, Agia Roumeli swim time, and a ferry back.

4.3

“This was an incredible experience. The gorge was out of this world beautiful from start to finish. Our guide was fantastic, super organised and friendly. We were picked up at 5:15qm and dropped off at 10:15pm. The bus trip went quick enough as had a sleep and stopped off twice in the way. Lovely late…”

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Crete: Samaria Gorge Hike

Crete: Samaria Gorge Hike - Xiloskalo start: the gateway mood hits fast

From Chania/Kalyves: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Trip

From Chania/Kalyves: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Trip - Bus comfort from Chania/Kalyves to Omalos (and why it matters)

8From Chania/Kalyves: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Trip

Full-day Samaria Gorge hike from Chania/Kalyves with an English guide, transfers, ferry to Sougia, and time to swim in Agia Roumeli.

4.4

“Fabulous trip, booked via GYG and delivered locally with Io Tours. Our guide Pari was exceptional, really knew her stuff and organised us all with ease. Reasonable challenging hike - pole(s) a very good idea, can be bought at the cafe stop 5 mins before the gorge entrance. Stunning scenery - early October and very…”

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Crete: Samaria Gorge Hiking with transfer and expert Escort

Crete: Samaria Gorge Hiking with transfer and expert Escort - Starting from Omalos Plateau: your downhill day begins

Full-Day Samaria Gorge Chania Guided Tour

Full-Day Samaria Gorge Chania Guided Tour - From Xiloskalo to the Gorge Floor: The 16 km Descent

10Full-Day Samaria Gorge Chania Guided Tour

Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Chania with early pickup and boat to Sougia. Entrance and ferry extra for big rocky views.

4.5

“Expect a pleasant, challenging hike. If we still had film cameras, you'd have to start saving your money! Flip flops definitely NOT an option for the full hike. 😉 Bring along snacks to get you through the 6 hours of hiking. The 2€ bus shuttle for the final walk into town is money well-spent, as…”

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Full Day Samaria Gorge 10-Mile Walking Tour

Full Day Samaria Gorge 10-Mile Walking Tour - 2) The early start (and why it matters in the gorge)

11Full Day Samaria Gorge 10-Mile Walking Tour

A tough, early, guided trek through Samaria Gorge with hotel pickup, toilets and water stops, and a boat return to finish in Agia Roumeli.

4.5

“The tour description reads like a great hike through a gorge. We have already hiked some gorges and are also otherwise experienced runners. However, this tour is like a gym class at school. Due to the limited time you have to rush through the gorge, has hardly any possibility to take photos or enjoy the…”

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Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Chania with Guide

Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Chania with Guide - Omalos and the start: 4,000 feet up, then down, down, down

Samariá Gorge Hike: Day Excursion from Chania

Samariá Gorge Hike: Day Excursion from Chania - The coach and pickup: smooth start, tight seating possible

Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Rethymno with Guide

Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Rethymno with Guide - Pickup From Rethymno: Getting There Without Wasting Your Day

14Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Rethymno with Guide

Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Rethymno with round-trip transfers, a 5–6 hour descent, and time to swim in Agia Roumeli.

4.5

“Trekking in Samaria Gorge is tiring but definitely worth every minute. It took us around 7 hours to walk down the gorge but we stopped often to take photos because the view is really amazing. You should wear comforable shoes with non-slippery soles because the steps and stones can be very slippery. A water bottle…”

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Samaria Gorge Hike

Samaria Gorge Hike - The Xyloskalo stop: quick breakfast, toilet time, and paying as you go

15Samaria Gorge Hike

Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Chania area with hotel pickup, breakfast stop, gorge entry payment, and return ferry.

5.0

“Thanks to Chekin Creta and Costas it was unforgettable travel and excellent adventure! Highly recommended!”

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