Tour Details

samaria gorge full day excursion

Daily | Available from May till October

🕛 Duration: 14 hours

Arrival at Xyloskalo, Samaria Gorge
No holiday in Crete is complete without a trip through the 2nd longest gorge in Europe, the Gorge of Samaria. It is the longest and most imposing ravine in the Mediterranean. It is 16.5 kilometers in length from the position of Xyloskalo and terminates at Agia Roumeli in the Libyan Sea. We will arrive around 7 o’clock in the morning and after a short break you will start walking. Descending the 600 wooden steps you will be intrigued by the beauty and serenity of this massive gorge which is shadowed by the White Mountains. You will come across the church of St. Nicolas, built on the ruins of an ancient temple. Afterwards you will reach “Portes” or “Iron Gates”, the narrowest pass of the gorge. The hike ends at Agia Roumeli.

⏳ Indicative Time-Table:

05:20‐06:10                   Pick up
07:30                              First stop Omalos Plateau.
08:00                              Begin hike Xyloskalo (1.200 m)
14:00                              End hike at Agia Roumeli Village (it depends on how fast you walk). Free time to eat, drink and to swim.
16:30                              Meet your guide at Agia Roumeli and get the ferry-boat tickets to Sougia.
17:00-17:30                   Departure from Agia Roumeli to Sougia
18:30                              Arrival to Sougia
20:00‐20:30                   Arrival at your Hotel

Not Included:

✖️ Food and Drinks

✖️ Personal expenses

✖️ Entrance fee to the Gorge ( 5€ per  person)- Paid on the spot in cash

✖️ Boat fare from Agia Roumeli to Sougia (10€ per Adult / 5,50€ per child from up to 11 years old) – Paid on the spot in cash

Remember to bring‼️ Sun Cream (a lot!), Sunglasses and Hat, Long-Sleeved Shirt for Sensitive skin, A light jumper for the morning, Good hiking shoes, Bottle of water and Light Snacks (fruits etc.), Swim Suit and a Beach Towel.

The Tour is not recommended for young children

⛔ Cancellation Policy

For cancellations up to 2 days prior to departure date, no cancellation  fees

For cancellations 1 day prior to departure date, 100% cancellation fees

Non-Show, 100% cancellation fees

Important Notes!!!

1. Pick-up from Kalyves area requires a minimum number of 4 adults with an extra charge of 6,00€ per person.
2. The following are prohibited inside the gorge: radios, singing, excessive noise, disposal of rubbish in places other than those provided, smoking anywhere other than the rest points, consumption of alcohol.

⚠️ Terms & Conditions

1. The travel agency reserves the right to alter or cancel any tour due to adverse weather conditions or insufficient passengers number or force majeure 12 hours prior to departure time with a notification to the traveler.
2. Please arrive on time to the given pick-up point. Unfortunately, there is no option to wait for latecomers. In case of delay, missed pick-up, missed departure time, no refunds.

Upon reservation, our partners will contact you in order to receive your Voucher which includes your pick-up point and time info. Please be aware that you will have to bring the Voucher with you during the trip.

For any further clarification, please feel free to contact us.

Samaria Gorge Chania