Hiking at Samaria, the longest Gorge in Europe! From Heraklion

1. Skaleta
   20m
   Stop in Skaleta for breakfast.
2. Samaria Gorge National Park
   7h · Admission ticket not included
   Our venture starts with the Bus pick-up very early in the morning( 06.00 Hours)
   
   After a short stop near Rethimno Town, where we can get breakfast, we will reach the Omalos Plateau and the entrance of the Gorge at an altitude of 1100m.
   
   The hike begins from Xiloskalo, where we enter the 18km long Gorge of Samaria. The passage follows the route of the ancient river Taras. During the walk, we can admire the caves that protected the Cretans in war times, creating a natural shelter which now has been embedded and accepted by the mother nature, creating a natural habitat of the well-known, as well as endangered species Kri-Kri (wild goats). We will discover Herbs and Plants, many of which are growing only on Crete. Halfway, we walk through the abandoned village of Samaria and the Church of Ossia Maria reaching the Iron Gates (Sideroportes), the most remarkable and narrow spot of the route with a height of 300 meters, but only a few meters of width, making even the bravest worried about walking through them.
   
   Finally, to offer the ultimate relief to our tiredness we arrive at the end of our journey, the village of Aghia Roumeli, where there will be enough time to rest, taste a real Cretan lunch and enjoy a swim in the crystal clear waters of the Libyan Sea, before the ship leads us back along the coast to the village of Sfakia.
3. Agia Roumeli
   1h
   At the end of the gorge, free time for lunch and a refreshing swim before boarding the ship that leads us back along the coast to Sfakia.
4. Skaleta
   20m
   Short stop for a snack before returning back to Heraklion.

Pickup details

Predesignated pick-up and drop-off service mainly from hotels at Agia Pelagia, Ammoudara, Analipsi, Anissaras, Chersonissos, Gournes, Gouves, Heraklion city center, Karteros, Kokkini Hani, Lygaria, Malia, Stalis is provided.

IMPORTANT: Participants will be assigned the nearest designated pick-up point based on the location they provide. The exact pick-up point and details will be communicated after booking confirmation.
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• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Minimum age is 15 years old.
• You need absolutely good shoes- mountain boots or, at least, strong trainers along with sun screen, a hat, sunglasses, a towel, swimsuit, an extra pair of socks and a light jacket.Please keep in mind that it is not an easy walk,but a hike through the biggest Gorge on Crete!
• Not recommended for travelers with Knee or Leg Problems!