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Hiking at Samaria, the longest Gorge in Europe! From Heraklion
Heraklion, Crete, Greece, Europe
$63.14
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Overview
Samaria Gorge, the longest gorge in Europe, offers an exhilarating adventure through breathtaking landscapes and rich natural beauty. This full-day guided hike promises to rejuvenate your spirit as you traverse stunning cliffs, ancient ruins, and the serene village of Aghia Roumeli.
- 🏷️ Full-Day Adventure: Enjoy a comprehensive experience with guided hiking through the majestic Samaria Gorge, including pick-up and drop-off from designated points.
- 🚌 Early Morning Departure: Begin your journey with a convenient bus pick-up at 6:00 AM, ensuring you make the most of your day.
- 🍽️ Indulge in a delightful breakfast stop in Skaleta, where you can fuel up before your hike.
- 🌄 Ascend to the Omalos Plateau, where the adventure begins at an altitude of 3,609 feet (1,100 meters), setting the stage for an unforgettable trek.
- 🐐 Encounter the unique Kri-Kri goats and discover endemic herbs and plants that thrive exclusively on Crete during your hike.
- 🏛️ Explore the abandoned village of Samaria and the historic Church of Ossia Maria, adding cultural depth to your natural adventure.
- 🗻 Navigate through the Iron Gates, a dramatic narrow passage with towering cliffs that will leave you in awe.
- 🏖️ Conclude your hike in the picturesque village of Aghia Roumeli, where you can savor a traditional Cretan lunch and enjoy a refreshing swim in the Libyan Sea.
- ⛴️ Relax on a scenic boat ride back to Sfakia, taking in the stunning coastal views as you return from your exhilarating journey.
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Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Guide
- Pick-up and drop-off service from designated pick-up points
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Boat tickets from Agia Roumeli to Chora Sfakion
- Samaria Gorge
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SkaletaStop in Skaleta for breakfast.
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Samaria Gorge National ParkOur 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.
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Agia RoumeliAt 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.
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SkaletaShort stop for a snack before returning back to Heraklion.
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Hiking at Samaria, the longest Gorge in Europe! From Heraklion
Heraklion, Crete, Greece, Europe
$63.14
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!