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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

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

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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…”

3,191 reviews9 - 12 hoursFrom $41by PLATANOS TOURS

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

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

From Chania/Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike with Pickup

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

From Chania: Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide

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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

“The walk down this magnificent gorge to the sea is like discovering a ‘thin place’ where heaven and earth are somehow closer together. It’s truly beautiful and breathtaking and the surrounding mountains are as beautiful as the gorge itself in the shards of morning light sunlight. Our guide Nikos was very switched on to the…”

720 reviews14 hoursFrom $37by TourMaster

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Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide

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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

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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

“If like walking around new places and beautiful landscapes, then this trip it's a must. I have to admit it not easy and you should pack a lot of patience and good shoes to get through the gorge, but in the end it will all be worth it. The guide was very friendly and walked…”

298 reviews12 - 14 hoursFrom $53by PLATANOS TOURS

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Crete: Samaria Gorge Hike

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

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

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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…”

162 reviewsFrom $32.75by Io Tours

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Crete: Samaria Gorge Hiking with transfer and expert Escort

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

Full-Day Samaria Gorge Chania Guided Tour

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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

“After an early departure at about 6 am we first stopped at Omalos around 8 to have breakfast and then we headed to the entrance of Samaria National Park. Our guide was Christina who is very passionate about Samaria and has hiked the Gorge many times before. It is definitely a very demanding hike, about…”

91 reviews15 hours (approx.)From $36.20by Elafonissos travel

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Full Day Samaria Gorge 10-Mile Walking Tour

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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…”

52 reviews14 hours (approx.)From $48.06by Cretan Holidays

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

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

12Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Chania with Guide

Hike Europe’s longest gorge from Chania with door-to-door pickup, an escort who keeps you safe, and timed boat access to Agia Roumeli.

★ 4.5

“Great journey BUT it has been very difficult to catch the bus. Indeed they never came to the meeting point Amphitrite Hotel (we have selected it online among a Viator list). Fortunately we have called the person in charge of the pick-up but the communication was complicated, she informed us that the bus will come…”

51 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $41.03by PLATANOS TOURS

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Samariá Gorge Hike: Day Excursion from Chania

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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

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

Samaria Gorge Hike

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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

“If you love exploring nature and have got medium fitness you must do this tour. Our experience with our guide Kostas was absolutely brilliant. Gave us all the information we needed and was there all the way looking after us. The day is long but so worth it. We saw some amazing views and were…”

32 reviews12 to 15 hours (approx.)From $45.65by Checkin Creta Travel

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