Full-Day Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour from Chania
Description
Put on your walking shoes for a full-day Samaria Gorge hike in Crete. Traveling with a comfortable air-conditioned coach, we head into Crete’s the White Mountains to the entrance of the spectacular gorge, one of Europe’s longest. Starting our trip to Samaria Gorge early in the morning and towards Omalos. On the bus, our guide will provide you with useful information about the place, the history, the formation of the White Mountains, the flora, the fauna, and some tips for the safety and regulations inside the gorge. During the trip, we have a short refreshment stop and then we follow the way to Xyloskalo which is the entrance to the Gorge. The hiking is free which means you can keep your own pace while crossing the gorge. Finishing the Samaria Gorge hike you will reach the amazing beachside village of Agia Roumeli which is one of the most unspoiled beaches of South Crete.
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Itinerary
You will be picked-up by bus and we will start the journey.
07:45 We will start hiking from Xyloscalo, the entrance of Samaria Gorge.
14:00 At the end of the gorge, we will reach the magnificent beachside village of Agia Roumeli, where you will have free time (around 2,5 hours) for swimming and optional lunch. Then, around 17:00 - 17:30 we will sail to Sougia. There, around 18:30 our bus will be waiting for us, in order to be transferred back to your hotel.
20:00 - 20:30 Arrival at your hotel
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
All our tours include pick-up from your hotel's street or from a nearby designated pick-up point. Please note that we offer pick-up from the Kalyves area on Thursdays only. We do not offer pick-up from Akrotiri, Stavros, Kounoupidiana, Kissamos, or Falasarna. If you are staying in one of these areas, we will provide you with the nearest available pick-up point. If there is any change to your pick-up location or time, we will notify you via email and/or SMS. Please be at your pick-up point at least 5 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time. In the unlikely event of a delay of more than 10 minutes, please contact us.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Reviews(6)
Hello. I put a negative rating because I showed up at 5:45 for the meeting place at 6:00 and no one showed up. I waited till 6:30 but nothing. And to complete the trip advisor did not deign to reimburse me or even answer me
Dear Ms. Allely, Good morning! We would like to kindly mention that, as you already know, we tried 2 times to call you the morning of the tour (Friday 05/09/25) since you didn't show up for your pick-up, but you never answered the phone. Also, you had our emergency tel. number but you never tried to call us. As we have already informed you (by text), our bus was waiting for you till 06.30 (30 minutes after the pick-up time) and we also had 18 more guests at the same pick-up point and all of them were collected. We even tried to call you after the tour and we sent you a message to which you never replied. We are always trying to provide the best care to our guests, and please allow us to mention that it is really not fair to our company to receive 1 star since we did everything as planned and we really tried to assist you. We thank you and we remain at your disposal. Best regards, DiscoverD1 Team
The Gorge hike and spending time at Samaria port were a great experience. The Gorge provides fantastic rare landscapes. The hike itself is self guided - fantastic to be able to take the route at ones own pace. We hiked speedily and had substantial time to rest and eat at Samaria.
Good morning! Thank you very much for your great feedback about our tour, we are glad you enjoyed it! We remain at your disposal. Best regards, DiscoverD1 Team
Good organized trip. The guide gave good info in the bus about the day's program. Got times when you should leave some places to safely catch the boat at 17.30. The pickup, the bus, the hiking, the boat trip worked great.
Good morning! Thank you for your taking the time to write your feedback about our tour, we are glad you enjoyed it! We remain at your disposal. Best regards, DiscoverD1 Team
A great day out walking through awe-inspiring scenery. The 6am departure was pretty rough but our guide Ingrid was very informative, provided clear explanations and kept it light with some funny jokes. Although mostly downhill this is quite an intense trek and I'd recommend a minimal level of fitness, cooperative knees/calves/ankles and some good walking shoes. Between the crowds, the hotel pickup, the breakfast canteen near the entry to the gorges, the regular break areas with water points and the Roumelli beach as the reward at the end of the walk, it seems like a well oiled tourist machine but really worth it. The natural landscapes are breathtaking.
Good morning! Thank you very much for taking the time to write your great feedback! We remain at your disposal. Best regards, DiscoverD1 Team
I would give this a five-star rating based purely on the gorge hike itself. It is one of the most diverse, mesmerizing sequence of sites you can see. The sheer size and scope of the mountains is incredible but the star of the the show is down at the bottom at famous Iron Gates. What a sight! My tips: take at least a litre of water with you ( there are ample stops for refills and, restrooms along the way), definitely take a snack or two (no snacks along the hike) and definitely wear a comfortable and solid pair of hiking shoes. This is a strenuous walk with a lot of rugged terrain and flip flops will not do. The bus to and from the gorge is well organised and on time. Only thing was the long wait after the hike was completed. I waited about four hours before we departed for home. However, there is a lovely beach at the little town on the edge of the gorge where the ferry leaves from. So by all means, pack a towel and swimming clothes.
Good afternoon! Thank you very much for taking the time to write a detailed feedback regarding our tour, we really appreciate it! We are glad you enjoyed it so much! Regarding the waiting time after the hike, we would like to mention that in most cases it takes longer to finish the hike and the waiting time is shorter :) We remain at your disposal. Best regards, DiscoverD1 Team
It was glorious, you just need ok knees and balance. When the site says 10-12 hours they mean definitely 14. The walk itself took 5 hours. If you are fat, expect the tour guide to assume you are incapable
Good afternoon! Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback, we are glad you enjoyed our tour. We remain at your disposal. Best regards, DiscoverD1 Team
