Hiking at Samaria Gorge & AgiaRoumeli Beach

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 AgiaRoumeli, where people can swim, relax at the beach, or find a tavern to have lunch within full view of the Mediterranean Sea.

Highlights

  • Spend a day inSamaria Gorge on a challenging trek
  • Enjoy the stunning natural beauty on the drive to the White Mountains
  • Visit the village of AgiaRoumeli and rest at a local restaurant after the long trek
  • Swim at the beach of AgiaRoumeli

Included

  • Transportation in Air-Conditioned bus
  • Professional Driver
  • Tour Guide during the trek
  • Boat ticket from AgiaRoumeli to Sfakia

Not Included

  • Entrance in Samaria Gorge
  • Lunch or Snacks/Drinks
  • Boat ticket from AgiaRoumeli to Sfakia

What to bring

  • Hat / Sunglasses / Sunscreen
  • Swimsuit / Beachtowel
  • Comfortable hiking  shoes
  • Individual Trekking Equipment(suggested) 
  • Water
  • Passport

Know before you go

  • We offer pick-up from various points such us hotels and bus stops. As soon as you complete 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 staying.
  • Passengers are required to bring and wear face masks in indoor places and while traveling by bus.
  • It is not suitable for pregnant women
  • REQUIRES GOOD STATE OF PHYSICAL HEALTH: not suitable for people with heart problems or serious health issues 

Timetable Information

Total Duration of the tour: 16-17 hours

Start at: 5:30am

Ends at: 21:30

Full Description

Morning Pick up

We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. 

Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive will differ.

Bus Drive to Omalos: 3 hours

*There will be a short stop on the way for restroom and snack – 20 minutes

1ststop: The plateau of Omalos

Our stop before entering the gorge to make sure we are fully equipped or get some last suppliesbefore the trekking starts.

2nd Stop: Samaria gorge – 4.5 – 5 hours

The impressive gorge, the longest in Europe, will give you many beautiful views of the surrounding White mountains, the small river that runs through the gorge and the Cretan wild goats kri-kri are some things that will leave our participants speechless during this unforgettable journey in Cretan nature. It's18km long and takes around 4,5hours to walk, always escorted by experienced tour guide.

Walking for 4-5 hours

3rd stop: AgiaRoumeli

At the exit of the gorge by the Libyan Sea is the village of AgiaRoumeli.

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 at the beach and have some lunch at one of the local small taverns. 

Later on, we will embark the boat which will take us back to Chora Sfakion for our way back to our resorts. 

Boat trip: 1 hour

5th stop:  ChoraSfakion

Arrival at the village, embarkation in the buses and return to the resorts.

End of the tour – Arrival at resorts

Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning.

Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.

Return Bus Drive to Heraklion: 3 hours

*There will be a short stop on the way back for restroom and snack – 20 minutes