Chania Town Trip Overview
Put on your walking shoes for a full-day Samaria Gorge hike in Crete. Traveling with a comfortable air-conditioned coach, we head into Crete’s the White Mountains to the entrance of the spectacular gorge, one of Europe’s longest.
Starting our trip to Samaria Gorge early in the morning and towards Omalos. On the bus, our guide will provide you with useful information about the place, the history, the formation of the White Mountains, the flora, the fauna, and some tips for the safety and regulations inside the gorge. During the trip, we have a short refreshment stop and then we follow the way to Xyloskalo which is the entrance to the Gorge.
The hiking is free which means you can keep your own pace while crossing the gorge. Finishing the Samaria Gorge hike you will reach the amazing beachside village of Agia Roumeli which is one of the most unspoiled beaches of South Crete.
Additional Info
Duration: 12 to 15 hours
Starts: Chania Town, Greece
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Chania Town, Chania Prefecture, Greece
Put on your walking shoes for a full-day Samaria Gorge hike in Crete. Traveling with a comfortable air-conditioned coach, we head into Crete’s the White Mountains to the entrance of the spectacular gorge, one of Europe’s longest.
Starting our trip to Samaria Gorge early in the morning and towards Omalos. On the bus, our guide will provide you with useful information about the place, the history, the formation of the White Mountains, the flora, the fauna, and some tips for the safety and regulations inside the gorge. During the trip, we have a short refreshment stop and then we follow the way to Xyloskalo which is the entrance to the Gorge.
The hiking is free which means you can keep your own pace while crossing the gorge. Finishing the Samaria Gorge hike you will reach the amazing beachside village of Agia Roumeli which is one of the most unspoiled beaches of South Crete.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Samaria Gorge National Park, Old National Road Chanion-Kissamou Lefka Ori, Sfakia, Crete 730 05 Greece
You will be picked up early in the morning from your hotel by bus and transferred to Xyloscalo, the entrance of Samaria Gorge, from where we will begin the hiking.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Agia Roumeli, Agia Roumeli, Chania Prefecture, Crete
At the end of the gorge, we will reach the magnificent beachside village of Agia Roumeli, from where we will sail to Sfakia or Sougia. There, our bus will be waiting for us, in order to be transferred back to your hotel.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
