
The Unique Private Tour of Samaria Gorge
fromHike the longest gorge in Europe & explore its endless beauties. Book our private tour & let our mountain guide show you the Cretan nature
All pick-up points for this tour are within Chania region. For pick-up from the other regions in Crete, please contact us.
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Vacation Style Holiday Type
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Hiking
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Activity Level
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Private
Tour Highlights
- Visit the wild south Chania.
- Once in a life-time experience
- Discover the largest gorge in Europe
- Explore the fantastic nature inside the gorge
- Learn everything from a local mountain guide
- Swim at the beautiful beach of Agia Roumeli
- Learn about the plants, herbs and Cretan wildlife
- Experience a unique hike with beautiful surroundings
- Chauffeured private tour ensures a more relaxing and personal experience.
Description
The gorge of Samaria is the gem of the White Mountains! Hidden in the south part of the Chania district, it is the biggest gorge in Europe, covering an area of 18 kilometres in length. The nature park of Samaria was added to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO in 1981, with the aim to give prominence to and to protect valuable habitats for man and the rest of the biosphere.
The gorge of Samaria is counted among the top destinations of the Chania district, and a journey to Chania can never be considered complete unless you visit the gorge. You should therefore attempt a visit there, and its beauty will definitely not disappoint you.
The gorge’s path starts at Xyloskalo (Omalos plateau, 1.227 meters altitude), and after following the river bed, it ends up at the littoral village of Agia Roumeli. The trail of Samaria is the most visited trail in the country. It is perfectly equipped with signals and signs which eliminate the danger of getting lost, it is comfortable and very well cared for, mostly with stones and soil. It is not considered a challenging hike, vivid proof that hundreds of people cross it daily from the opening (in May) till the closing of its visiting season (in October). It is an enjoyable hike, not a strenuous one, with many landscape alternations and a multifaceted environment. However, one should always keep in mind that though the trail as a whole is not tricky, one should be more careful during some parts of the trek.
Trip Itinerary:
Your escort will pick you up from your hotel’s lobby with one of our comfortable & luxury vans we drive to Omalos plateau. We can have a short stop for breakfast & coffee (optional) before you enter Samaria. Then we start hiking. Inside the gorge, you can walk on your pace-however, your escort follows in a close distance for safety reasons. The gorge ends up at the village of Agia Roumeli. There, you have free time to swim in Agia Roumeli or lunch (optional). At 17:30, the ferry will get you to Sougia or Sfakia (usually Sougia) & the driver will be waiting at the port to drop you off again at your hotel.
If you wish to explore more options return to the Hiking, Cycling & Outdoor Adventures page.
• Hotel pick up and drop off
• English speaking driver
• English speaking mountain guide
• Bottled water per person
• Gorge’s entrance fee
• Boat tickets
• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• Transport by air-conditioned minibus/minivan
• Private tour
- Gratuities (optional)
- Lunch
- Schedule April to October
- Location Tour starts from
- Duration of the tour Including pick-up and drop-off time
- Booking & Cancellation Policies Please Read Carefully
- Pick up times Departures
- What to bring with you for this tour ...except your best mood & smile :)
- Meals & Alternatives Vegetarian - Vegan- Allergies
- Covid-19 Info Tour regulations


We keep our group sizes low so you have the freedom to move around and get involved with your surroundings, as well as more personal attention from our local guides. This intimate size ensures that your group will not crowd your experience. You can participate up to 18 travelers maximum on a trip. Check individual trip pages for maximum group sizes.
The availability listed on our website is updated every minute however on some tours we must confirm arrangements with our people on the ground, a process which usually takes no more than 24 hours. When you book online you will receive a follow-up email confirming your arrangements or a timeframe for when they will be confirmed.
Every departure is guaranteed to run. Yup, all of them. Once you’ve booked and paid, that’s it, you’re going. Guaranteed. Your trip won’t be cancelled by us for any reason (beyond harsh weather or safety issues). Promise.
All documentation is sent electronically by email. Shortly after we receive your payment we will send you your initial documents. Final documentation will be sent by email no later than two days prior to the departure.
Yes, all of our Tour Managers and Tour Drivers speak English, some speak additional languages as well, but your tour will be conducted in English
You will automatically receive an e-voucher to your email address. Please print your voucher/ticket or keep a picture to your mobile phone which contains your unique reference number. Please remember to bring this with you on the day. You will not be allowed entrance to an attraction without a valid ticket.
If there is any problem with your booking or payment details, we will contact you on the telephone number or email address stated in your booking. Sometimes tours may not operate due to insufficient numbers, and we may need to contact you to advise you of any such changes.
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Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour
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Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour
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Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour
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Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour
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Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour
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Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour
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Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour
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Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour
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Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour
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Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour
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Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour
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Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour
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Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour