Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Heraklion

Why choose this Heraklion tour ?

Enjoy a challenging trek through one of the longest and most famous gorges in Europe. On this excursion from Heraklion you’ll marvel at natural wonders throughout the day, from the White Mountains to thousand-year-old forests and more.
Your escort will be there to explain all the necessary information about your hike and provide you the tickets for the entrance and ferry boat. Entrance fee : 5€ (children up to the age of 15 years old are free of charge). Ferry fee : 13€ ( Sougia ferry). These fees have to be paid to the guide upon arrival.
After your breakfast you enter the Samaria Gorge. At the end of the trek you’ll visit the village of Agia Roumeli, where you’ll find a number of taverns, bars and shops. Enjoy some free time to take a swim or have some lunch.
Late in the afternoon you’ll board a boat that will take you from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia, where the bus will be waiting to transfer you back to the starting point.

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Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Comfortable shoes
  • At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
  • The 5 to 6-hour trek is challenging. You must have good trekking shoes or at least a sturdy pair of trainers
  • Pickup begins up to 15 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Malia, Stalis, Hersonisos, Anissaras, Analypsi, Gouves, Gournes,Heraklio, Ammoudara, Agia Pelagia/Lygaria, Fodele)
  • This trek is not recommended for children under the age of 6, pregnant women or anyone with health problems
  • Swimming suits
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  • From Sissi
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  • From Malia,Stalis,Hersonissos
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    Samaria Gorge from Malia
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    Samaria Gorge from Heraklion: Enjoy a challenging trek through one of the longest and most famous gorges in Europe.
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    Samaria Gorge from Ag.Pelagia
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Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Heraklion Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • Professional English and French Guide
  • Hotel pick-up(Malia,Stalis,Hersoniso,Anisaras,Analypsi,Gouves,Heraklio,Amoudara,Agia Pelagia,Fodele)

Not Included

  • Admission to Samaria (€5)
  • Boat ticket to Agia Roumeli – Sfakia (adult 13.00€, child 6,50€)
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses

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Special Instructions:

    Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

    Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

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  • This Tour is Provided by PLATANOS TOURS.
  • 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 4.5 Stars based on 6 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.