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This is the best small group tour in order to discover and enjoy this natural miracle.
Samaria Gorge Small-Group Tour, enjoy a guided 16km hike through the longest and most impressive of Europe’s limestone gorges, a magnificent example of Crete’s many gorges, stretching from the White Mountains down to the Libyan sea.
Samaria or the Samaria Gorge is one of the main sights of Crete, the second most visited (following the Minoan palace of Knossos) and by far the most popular walk. Every tourist who visits Crete will have heard of this beautiful gorge or soon will.
The locals call it the “Farangas” or “Great Gorge”, both in admiration at its beauty and to differentiate it from the many other, smaller gorges of Crete.
Additional Info
Duration: 13 hours
Starts: Chania, Greece
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Climbing
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This is the best small group tour in order to discover and enjoy this natural miracle.
Samaria Gorge Small-Group Tour, enjoy a guided 16km hike through the longest and most impressive of Europe’s limestone gorges, a magnificent example of Crete’s many gorges, stretching from the White Mountains down to the Libyan sea.
Samaria or the Samaria Gorge is one of the main sights of Crete, the second most visited (following the Minoan palace of Knossos) and by far the most popular walk. Every tourist who visits Crete will have heard of this beautiful gorge or soon will.
The locals call it the “Farangas” or “Great Gorge”, both in admiration at its beauty and to differentiate it from the many other, smaller gorges of Crete.
Itinerary
This is the best small group tour in order to discover and enjoy this natural miracle.
Samaria Gorge Small-Group Tour, enjoy a guided 16km hike through the longest and most impressive of Europe’s limestone gorges, a magnificent example of Crete’s many gorges, stretching from the White Mountains down to the Libyan sea.
The Small Group Tour :
We leave early in the morning and passing through several beautiful villages we reach the plateau of Omalos.
Our hike will last approximately 6 hours and will take us, along a breathtaking and constantly changing landscape, to Agia Roumeli, a laid back coastal village by the South coast, accessible only by boat.
The tour will allow you a chance to experience this must-see natural phenomenon at a slower pace, attended to by a specialized guide.
At the base of the gorge, you can enjoy a refreshing swim and lunch at one of the local tavernas at Agia Roumeli Village.
After an hour’s sail to the nearby port, you will be transferred back to Chania in the evening by our deluxe mini-coach.
This small-group tour to Samaria Gorge, from Chania, is running from May 2nd till October 15th.
