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Hiking at Samaria, the longest Gorge in Europe! From Heraklion
Heraklion, Crete, Greece, Europe
$61.43
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Overview
The Samaria Gorge Hiking Adventure in Crete offers a revitalizing journey through the longest gorge in Europe. This full-day excursion combines breathtaking natural beauty with a challenging trek, culminating in a refreshing experience by the sea.
- 🏞️ Begin your day with an early bus pickup from Heraklion at 6:00 AM, ensuring a prompt start to your adventure.
- 🍽️ Enjoy a breakfast stop in Skaleta to fuel up before tackling the stunning scenery of the gorge.
- 🌄 Reach the entrance of Samaria Gorge at Omalos Plateau, perched at an altitude of 1100m, where your hike commences.
- 🗺️ Hike the 18 km path from Xiloskalo, following the ancient river Taras and surrounded by dramatic cliffs and diverse flora.
- 🐐 Spot the endangered Kri-Kri wild goats and explore caves that served as natural shelters during historical conflicts.
- 🏚️ Pass through the abandoned village of Samaria and visit the Church of Ossia Maria on your way to the Iron Gates, the narrowest and most striking point of the gorge.
- 🏖️ Arrive at Aghia Roumeli, where you can relax, indulge in a traditional Cretan lunch, and swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Libyan Sea.
- ⛴️ Enjoy a scenic boat ride back to Sfakia along the coastline after your day of hiking.
- 🚍 Benefit from air-conditioned transportation, with pickup and drop-off services at designated points for your comfort.
- 🎟️ Boat tickets from Agia Roumeli to Chora Sfakion are included in the tour package.
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Hiking at Samaria, the longest Gorge in Europe! From Heraklion
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
$61.43
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
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!