Hiking at Samaria, the longest Gorge in Europe! From Chania
Embarking on the Samaria Gorge hike, you’ll experience a full-day adventure that begins early in the morning and culminates in the picturesque Agia Roumeli. Starting from Xyloskalo, you’ll descend 600 wooden steps into the heart of this majestic gorge, encountering breathtaking scenic views that will inspire you to keep going. The hike is undeniably a physical challenge, stretching over 16.5 kilometers, but it’s this very difficulty that makes reaching the end so rewarding.
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Hiking at Samaria, the longest Gorge in Europe! From Chania
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What's included in Hiking at Samaria, the longest Gorge in Europe! From Chania
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Samaria Gorge National Park
We will drive up to the Omalos Plateau on the White Mountans, where the entrance of the Gorge lies and start our Hiking tour through the 16 km long Gorge arriving after 6-7 Hours at the beautiful village of Agia Roumeli at the Libyan Sea. we will have time to relax,have a swimm and enjoy a real cretan meal, before we take the boat to Chora Sfakion, where the Bus will pick-us up and return us to our Hotels.
Inclusions
- Pick-up and drop-off service from designated pick-up points
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide
- Samaria Gorge entrance fee
- Boat ticket from Agia Roumeli to Sougia
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You need absolutely good hiking shoes or strong trainers along with sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a towel, swimsuit, an extra pair of socks and a light jacket.Please keep in mind that this is not an easy walk, but a Hike through the longest Gorge of Crete!
- Minimum age is 15 years old.
- In order to avoid waiting in line, we recommend buying your Samaria ticket through https://samaria-tickets.necca.gov.gr/checkout when pick-up details will be advised to you
- Not recommended for travelers with Knee and Leg Problems!
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 120 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and address. You will be notified by e-mail about the pickup point and time (mainly from hotels at Agia Marina, Agioi Apostoloi, Chania City Center, Gerani, Halepa area, Kalamaki, Kolymvari, Maleme, Platanias, Stalos, Tavronitis).
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• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Not recommended for participants with back problems • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions • Not recommended for pregnant women
