Samaria Gorge Full-Day Hike & Agia Roumeli Beach from Heraklion

End of Samaria Gorge / Agia Roumeli Village

Duration16h - 17h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, Polish, French, Dutch

Group sizeUp to 50 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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.

This is a rewarding but physically demanding experience, ideal for travelers who enjoy long-distance hiking and want to experience Samaria Gorge in its entirety.

Options

Polish: Heraklion area

Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Ammoudara & Kokkini Hani
Pickup included

Polish: Hersonissos, Malia

Pick-up from specific points: : Stalis, Malia, Hersonisos, Piskopiano and Sisi
Pickup included

German: Agia Pelagia area

Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pickup included

English: Anisaras, Gouves area

Pick-up from specific points:: Anisaras, Analipsi, Gouves
Pickup included

English: Agia Pelagia area

Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pickup included

Dutch: Agia Pelagia area

Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pickup included

German: Hersonissos, Malia

Pick-up from specific points: : Stalis, Malia, Hersonisos, Piskopiano and Sisi
Pickup included

French: Anisaras, Gouves area

Pick-up from specific points:: Anisaras, Analipsi, Gouves
Pickup included

Polish: Agia Pelagia area

Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pickup included

Dutch: Heraklion area

Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani
Pickup included

German: Heraklion area

Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani
Pickup included

English: Hersonissos, Malia

Pick-up from specific points: : Stalis, Malia, Hersonisos, Piskopiano and Sisi
Pickup included

Polish: Anissaras, Gouves area

Pick-up from specific points:: Anissaras, Analipsi, Gouves
Pickup included

Dutch: Anisaras, Gouves area

Pick-up from specific points:: Anisaras, Analipsi, Gouves
Pickup included

French: Hersonissos, Malia

Pick-up from specific points: : Stalis, Malia, Hersonisos, Piskopiano and Sisi
Pickup included

French: Heraklion area

Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani
Pickup included

Dutch: Hersonissos, Malia

Pick-up from specific points: : Stalis, Malia, Hersonisos, Piskopiano and Sisi
Pickup included

German: Anisaras, Gouves area

Pick-up from specific points:: Anisaras, Analipsi, Gouves
Pickup included

English: Heraklion area

Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani
Pickup included

French: Agia Pelagia area

Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pickup included

What's included

Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour Guide
Professional Driver

Lunch
Boat Ticket - Agia Roumeli to Chora Sfakion
Samaria Gorge National Park

What to expect

Heraklion
4h

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
Omalos Plateau
10m

Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from your designated meeting point, followed by a scenic drive towards Omalos Plateau, the starting point of the hike. Before entering the gorge, you will have some time to make sure you have everything you need and purchase any last-minute supplies.
Samaria Gorge National Park
5h · Admission ticket not included

Then, it’s time to begin your hike through the spectacular Samaria Gorge. Follow the 18 km trail through the White Mountains, alongside the riverbed and through impressive rock formations. Keep your eyes open for the famous Kri-Kri, the wild Cretan goats that live in the area.
Agia Roumeli
2h

The hike continues all the way to the southern coast, where you will reach the seaside village of Agia Roumeli. After completing the trail, take some well-deserved time to relax, enjoy a refreshing swim in the Libyan Sea, and have lunch or a drink at one of the local taverns.

Later in the afternoon, board the local boat from Agia Roumeli to Chora Sfakion, where our bus will be waiting to take you back to your resort.
Sfakia
1h

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.
Please, note that the boat ticket costs 15 euros per person.
Heraklion
4h

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.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up travellers from specific points in the areas of Sisi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Agkisaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Amoudara, Agia Pelagia and from two centrally located points in Heraklion town.
As soon as you make the booking we will contact you in order to let you know the exact place and time of the Pick-up which is closer to your place of hotel, please check your email.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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