🏨 Samaria Gorge Tour from Heraklion Activity

Samaria Gorge Tour from Heraklion

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From $102.78

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Heraklion, Heraklion

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

Those walking boots will get a good workout during this hike through the Samaria Gorge. This 16km-long ravine is the longest in Europe. So it's a serious – but spectacular – five to six-hour trek that's not for the unfit or faint-hearted.

You'll start by driving through the White Mountains to your starting point – the Xyloskalo staircase, which zigzags some 200 meters down into the gorge. You'll pass tiny chapels, walk between the high ravine walls and maybe spot some of Crete's wild ‘kri-kri' goats. The highlight though, is the ‘Iron Gates' – the narrowest section of the gorge where the 300-metre-high walls stand just 3 meters apart.

At the end, you'll reach the seaside village of Agia Roumeli, where if you've made good time, you can take a swim or relax in a taverna. Then, when everyone's ready, you'll catch a boat along the coast to where your coach awaits. Great for outdoor types.

What's Included

Boat to Skafia

Entrance fees

Escort

In person guide

Transport

What's Not Included

Lunch & drinks

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 1
CHILD: Age: 2 - 12
ADULT: Age: 13 - 100

Additional Info

Guests must sign a participation form before entering Samaria Gorge
Just so you know, Crete is a large island with many resorts and hotels dotted along the coast. Because of this, the transfer time on this tour could be up to 4 hours each way, depending on your hotel\'s location and traffic conditions on the day – making
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not suitable for guests with heart problems, knee or joint problems, asthma or vertigo
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Bring suitable footwear and a hat
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Lunch and drinks are not included
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not suitable for expectant mothers or children under 12 years
Subject to weather conditions

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Samaria Gorge National Park

You\'ll start by driving through the White Mountains to your starting point the Xyloskalo staircase, which zigzags some 200 meters down into the gorge. You\'ll pass tiny chapels, walk between the high ravine walls and maybe spot some of Crete\'s wild ‘kri-kri\' goats. The highlight though, is the ‘Iron Gates\' – the narrowest section of the gorge where the 300-metre-high walls stand just 3 meters apart.

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Agia Roumeli

At the end, you\'ll reach the seaside village of Agia Roumeli, where if you\'ve made good time, you can take a swim or relax in a taverna.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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