🏨 Hiking at Samaria, the longest Gorge in Europe! From Heraklion Activity

Hiking at Samaria, the longest Gorge in Europe! From Heraklion

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Departs: Heraklion, Heraklion

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

Get ready for an extremely revitalizing and unforgettable full Day Adventure to the longest and most beautiful Gorge in Europe. Streams, wild goats, deserted settlements, steep cliffs and of course the long distance (18 Km) of this Gorge, which leads to the beachside village of Aghia Roumeli, are the elements that lead to the characterization of this hike as a remarkable and challenging excursion, which not only fulfills your desire for an escapade outside the city, but also bring you closer to the nature and the people around you, rejuvenating every inch of your body and soul. The tour has a duration of min.13 Hours and is always Guided by a professional and experienced Guide!

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Guide

Pick-up and drop-off service from designated pick-up points

What's Not Included

Entrance fee for the Gorge (10€)

Food, drinks and personal expenses

Βoat ticket from Agia Roumeli to Chora Sfakion (14€)

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 15 - 65

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Skaleta

Stop in Skaleta for breakfast.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Samaria Gorge National Park

Our venture starts with the Bus pick-up very early in the morning( 06.00 Hours)

After a short stop near Rethimno Town, where we can get breakfast, we will reach the Omalos Plateau and the entrance of the Gorge at an altitude of 1100m.

The hike begins from Xiloskalo, where we enter the 18km long Gorge of Samaria. The passage follows the route of the ancient river Taras. During the walk, we can admire the caves that protected the Cretans in war times, creating a natural shelter which now has been embedded and accepted by the mother nature, creating a natural habitat of the well-known, as well as endangered species Kri-Kri (wild goats). We will discover Herbs and Plants, many of which are growing only on Crete. Halfway, we walk through the abandoned village of Samaria and the Church of Ossia Maria reaching the Iron Gates (Sideroportes), the most remarkable and narrow spot of the route with a height of 300 meters, but only a few meters of width, making even the bravest worried about walking through them.

Finally, to offer the ultimate relief to our tiredness we arrive at the end of our journey, the village of Aghia Roumeli, where there will be enough time to rest, taste a real Cretan lunch and enjoy a swim in the crystal clear waters of the Libyan Sea, before the ship leads us back along the coast to the village of Sfakia.

7 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Agia Roumeli

At the end of the gorge, free time for lunch and a refreshing swim before boarding the ship that leads us back along the coast to Sfakia.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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