SAMARIA Gorge Walk: full day from area Heraklion CRETE

Heraklion, Greece

16 to 17 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

A great excuse to explore the outdoors, this tour takes you on a full-day walking adventure through the Samaria Gorge from the Heraklion area. This 11-mile (18-kilometer) adventure starts at Xylo kalo and takes you to the Samaria Gorge, showcasing Cretan flora and fauna. Traverse through rocky terrain, visit the deserted village of Samaria, and see majestic Iron Gates before enjoying a meal at a tavern in Ayia Roumelis.

Hike through Xylo kalo and through the magnificent Samaria Gorge
See beautiful flora and fauna on the Island as you walk the rocky terrain
Take a refreshing swim in the water at the end of the gorge
Stop for lunch at a small local tavern before embarking on a boat trip

What's Included

Pick up / drop off Malia till Amoudara(Heraklion)
Escort on coach, Samaria Gorge and boat
Tue-Thu-Sat:ENGLISH, GERMAN, FRENCH. Tue: POLISH. Thu-Sat:DUTCH
Transport by air-conditioned coach
Gasoline
Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Boat: 14€ per adult, 7 € euro per 5-12yr child to pay on the coach at your guide

€14.00 per person
Drinks and food at the stops
Entrance fee - Samaria Gorge National Park 10 € per adult (Reduced admission see website) to pay at the entrance of Samaria

€10.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

GENERAL: Area Malia: +/- 4.50 am Area Stalida/Stalis: +/- 5.10 am Area Chersonissos: +/- 5.15 am Area Anissaras: +/- 5.30 am Area Analipsi: +/- 5.45 am Area Gouves: +/- 5.50 am Area Gournes: +/- 5.55 am Area Kokini Chani: +/- 6.00 am Area Karteros: +/- 6.10 am Area Heraklion: +/- 6.20 am Area Amoudara(Gazi): +/- 6.25 am HOTELS: See the list. If your hotel is NOT in the list, there is a pick up place NEARBY. TIME: Between 4.40 am - 6.25 am From Ammoudara till Rethymnon: during drive to Samaria

Arranged start time

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Itinerary

Rethymnon

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Omalos

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Samaria Gorge National Park

5 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Agia Roumeli

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Sfakia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Travel time is added on the time duration. Keep in mind that the way to Samara, and back, is a LONG drive!
Not suitable for people with overweight
Not for people with leg, knees, hip, back, heart problems or asthma.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.2

based on 11 reviews

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Unforgettable experience

Magdalena_I, Jul 2025

Amazing and unforgettable experience, wonderful views. Be prepared for a hard work on your holiday, this is not for faith hearted but highly recommended

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for your feedback!

Brill day and stunning place

Paul_H, Jul 2023

Thank you so much for a truly stunning day the tour guide was fabulous so knowledgeable and help myself personally as I fainted in the heat she deserved so much credit I just wish I remembered her name as you can imagine I was very discombobulated thank you again

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Her name is Maritsa. I hope you are doing well now. You are MORE than welcome! But thank you so much for your appreciation!

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ymantas_B, May 2023

Zero co-operation from tour provider. It has no intention to solve the problems which happened or is happening starting from the booking.

Response from Host, May 2023

We are sorry to read this. But we didn't had any communication with you and you didn't experience our services. I hope you can solve it with the correct company.

Splendide

Cecile_E, Sep 2021

It's a amazing experience.the beautiful place. The wall is a little hard but worth it . The guide is excellent.

Response from Host, Sep 2021

Thank you for your feedback!

Magnifique expérience

Thelma_A, Jul 2024

Magnifique expérience dans les Gorges de Samaria. Maria, notre guide touristique, a su rendre le trajet en bus rapide et agréable. Pleine de vie et d’humour, elle vous fera sourire et vous passerez une magnifique journée en sa compagnie ! La randonnée est assez longue et ensoleillée, mais agréable. Le village où l'on termine la randonnée vaut largement le détour. Je recommande à 100% !