Why choose this Heraklion tour ?
Samaria gorge is the longest in Europe and one of the most impressive gorges in Greece. Follow the path through this famous gorge, marvel its natural landscape, from the White Mountains to thousand-year-old forests and the river across it.
At the end of the path, you will find the village of Agia Roumeli, where people can swim, relax at the beach, or find a tavern to have lunch within full view of the Mediterranean Sea.
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What makes Full Day Hiking at Samaria Gorge&Agia Rumeli Beach from Heraklion a unique experience ?
We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning.
Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus ride will differ.
Bus Drive to Omalos: approximately 3 hours
We will make a stop for rest, for about 25 minutes
The plateau of Omalos. Our last stop before entering the gorge for last supplies to buy before the gorge.
The impressive Gorge of Samaria is the longest in Europe. It will give you many beautiful views of the surrounding White mountains, the small river that runs through the Gorge and the Cretan wild goats named Kri-Kri.
It’s18km long and takes around 4,5 hours to walk, always escorted by our experienced tour guide.
At the exit of the Gorge by the Libyan sea is agia Roumeli, a beautiful isolated village lying between the huge rocks of Samaria gorge and the Libyan sea. There will be enough time for clients to enjoy a relaxing and refreshing swim in the Libyan sea and lunch at one of the local small taverns.
Later on we will board a boat from Agia Roumeli which will take us to the village Chora Sfakion.
Boat trip from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia: 1 hour
Arrival at Chora Sfakion, after a 1 hour boat trip, embarkation into the buses and return to the resorts.
Start our drive for the way back to Heraklion. We will make one last stop on the way back for rest after Rethymno for about 20′.
Bus drive to Heraklion in total for about 3 hours.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for people with health problems
- Not recommended for people over 75years old
- Not recommended for people over 115kgs
- Not recommended for people Pregrant women
- Not recommended for Children under 7
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- German: Anisaras, Gouves area
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Pick-up from specific points:: Anisaras, Analipsi, Gouves
Pickup included - French: Hersonissos, Malia
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Pick-up from specific points: : Stalis, Malia, Hersonisos, Piskopiano and Sisi
Pickup included - French: Agia Pelagia area
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Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pickup included - English: Heraklion area
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Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani
Pickup included - French: Anisaras, Gouves area
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Pick-up from specific points:: Anisaras, Analipsi, Gouves
Pickup included - French: Heraklion area
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Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani
Pickup included - English: Agia Pelagia area
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Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pickup included - German: Heraklion area
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Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani
Pickup included - Dutch: Heraklion area
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Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani
Pickup included - English: Hersonissos, Malia
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Pick-up from specific points: : Stalis, Malia, Hersonisos, Piskopiano and Sisi
Pickup included - German: Hersonissos, Malia
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Pick-up from specific points: : Stalis, Malia, Hersonisos, Piskopiano and Sisi
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Full Day Hiking at Samaria Gorge&Agia Rumeli Beach from Heraklion Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
- Tour Guide
- Professional Driver
- Samaria National Park Entrance: 5€
- Boat Ticket: 12€
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Cretan Odyssey.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 3.5 Stars based on 20 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.