Why choose this Heraklion tour ?
A unique walk through the Samaria Gorge, the largest in Europe, with a length of about 18 kilometers, will allow you not only to admire the breathtaking views and the wildlife, but also to test yourself.
Samaria Gorge is located in the heart of the majestic “White Mountains”, south of Omalos plateau. Tourist route begins at an altitude of 1250 meters above sea level along the trail with wooden fences, laid down the mountainside. The narrowest and probably the most picturesque place called “Portes” – gates, where cliffs rise to a height of 500 meters, while the width of the river gorge at only 3-4 meters. 47 bridges cross the river Tarraios passing through the White Mountains and the valley. You will meet with the inhabitants of the reserve – wild goats Kri-Kri or see rare species of orchids.
After 4-6 hours of walking, you will get out to the beautiful Agia Roumeli beach, where you can swim in its crystal waters and have lunch. The boat will take you back to the bus.
Make the most of your Heraklion adventure
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- If an infant does not sit on lap in the bus, It is necessary to pay a child ticket.
- After booking we will contact you to arrange the pick-up. Please, note, if you do not provide your pick-up details up to 24 hours before the tour, we do not guarantee the pick-up. For pick-up from different location, please, contact us.
- NOTE: It is a 18 kilometers walk along very rocky path, sometimes steep.
- Visiting the gorge is usually recommended for children over 7 years old, who like to walk a lot. Infants only in a special carriers.
- The tour starts at 06.00am and you will be back at your hotel around 10.00pm, depending on the pick up location.
- Pick-up from the specific bus stops next to the hotels. From Area 1: all the villages between Amudara/Heraklion/Karteros/Amnissos/Kokkini Hani/Gournes/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Stalida/Malia/Sissi
- Area 2: Georgioupoli/Rethymno/Panormo/Bali/Sises/Fodele/Agia Pelagia/Ligaria/Achlada/Mades/Ammoudi/Rodia/Palaiokastro/Pantanassa/Gazi
- Monday: English, German, French
- Tuesday: English, German, French, Polish, Italian, Dutch
- Thursday: English, German, French, Polish, Italian, Dutch
- Saturday: English, German, French, Polish, Italian, Dutch
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Pick-up Area 1
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From Heraklion East region:: Amudara/Heraklion/Karteros/Amnissos/Kokkini Hani/Gournes/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Stalida/Malia/Sissi
Pickup included - Pick-up Area 2
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From Heraklion West region:: Georgioupoli/Rethymno/Panormo/Bali/Sises/Fodele/Agia Pelagia/Ligaria/Achlada/Mades/Ammoudi/Rodia/Palaiokastro/Pantanassa/Gazi
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Samaria Gorge Hike from Heraklion region Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Transfer with air-conditioned bus
- Certified tour guide
- Pick-up from hotels of the HERAKLION region (at the specific bus stops outside of your hotel)
Not Included
- Ticket entrance to Samaria National Park (5 euro)
- Ticket for the boat from Agia Roumeli (13 euro)
- Lunch, breakfast, water, any other individual expenses.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Status MLB Travel Agency.
- 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 18 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
After clarifying the pick-up point, we will send you an additional voucher that assigns a place in a bus
for you. This additional voucher (mobile or printed) will be checked at time of bus entrance.
