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Crete: Samaria Gorge Day Trip

4.4 / 5

19 reviews

Activity provider:Altino Travel
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Crete: Samaria Gorge Day Trip

Activity provider:Altino Travel

4.4

19 reviews

From US$ 51.76 per person

Hike the entirety of the longest gorge in Europe in one day. Marvel at one of Greece's natural treasures, filled with unique flora and fauna. Gaze up at the nearly 1,200-foot-tall cliffs rising above you.

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Duration 15 - 19 hours
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Live tour guide
English, German, French
Pickup included
Please wait on the main road in front of your Hotel

Experience

Highlights
  • Experience Europe's Grand Canyon
  • Walk along the bottom of the massive gorge, squeezing through tight passages as narrow as 10 feet
  • Sail from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia across the stunning Aegean
Full description
After pickup from your hotel in Agios Nikolaos or Elounda, you’ll head straight to the Omalos plateau, followed by Xyloskalo, the northernmost entrance to the Samaria Gorge. The walk begins with a descent into the bottom of the gorge, changing altitude by over 600 meters. Gaze up at the stark, lush cliffs that line the narrow canyon, keeping your eyes peeled for the rare kri-kri goat, a species endemic to Crete and known for its massive, curled horns. About halfway into the walk, you’ll find the ruins of the Samaria Village, whose inhabitants were relocated after the region was designated as a national park. After a small rest, you’ll continue through the Gorge, passing the church of Osia Maria, from which the gorge takes its name. Shortly thereafter, reach the most famous portion of gorge—the Gates, where the path narrows to less than 10 feet, while cliffs rise over 1,000 feet in the air. With the majority of the path behind you, you’ll soon enter the Agia Roumeli village, set against the stunning Aegean Sea, where you’ll hop on a boat bound for a bus to take you back to your accommodation.
Includes
  • Hotel pick up and drop off from the areas of Agios Nikolaos and Elounda
  • Experienced guide to take you through the gorge
  • 5 EUR entrance fee to Samaria
  • 13 EUR boat ticket from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia
Not suitable for
  • Children under 7 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments

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What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear
  • Snacks
  • Hiking shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Water

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking

Know before you go

  •  This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility or health problems, as it involves a 16-kilometer, or 10-mile, hike.

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Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 19 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    3.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Service
    4/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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We can unreservedly recommend the entire tour, i.e. the experience of the hike through the gorge as well as the organization and implementation of the transfer. We started from Malia and were even picked up directly at the hotel on request. It started at 5:00 a.m., the driver was on time. The outward journey, including collecting other participants and two 15-minute stops for personal needs, took about 4.75 hours. At both stops there was the possibility to buy drinks and food. The guide was very friendly and was able to convey all the information in English, German and French in an understandable way. The money for entry and the ferry will be collected on the bus. Items not needed for the hike can be left on the bus. After the approximately one-hour ferry crossing, the return trip by bus took us 3.25 hours, including a 15-minute break. In summary, a very exhausting but beautiful day!

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October 12, 2022

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The tour was definitely worth it! In the summer I imagine it to be stressful because it will certainly be a lot fuller (it was already quite busy). I was picked up in the east of the island without any problems, the minibus arrived 10 minutes before the agreed time. It was unfavorable for me that we were not allowed to eat on the bus from Iraklion Bus to the first tavern (2 hours drive). I had already been on the road for 2 hours and the first hunger set in at 6 a.m. and not at 8 a.m.... if I had known beforehand, I would have eaten something when changing to the bus. The first tavern made sense and was not expensive either, the second can be omitted. Far too expensive and the catering option no better than at the first tavern. For the gorge you have a certain time in which you have to complete the route, otherwise you won't reach the last boat. Mileage is everywhere. Toilet paper not always available.

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October 23, 2019

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Unfortunately, a driver, by minibus at the end, drove like a madman in the dark. Fully drawn lines and speed limits were completely ignored! At pointing out, he was demonstratively driving slowly instead. We arrived without any problems but it was a pity for an otherwise very nice ride ... the other driver drove excellent!

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