Samaria Gorge Full-Day Hike & Agia Roumeli Beach from Heraklion

Samaria gorge is the longest in Europe and one of the most impressive gorges in Greece. Follow the path through this famous gorge, marvel its natural landscape, from the White Mountains to thousand-year-old forests and the river across it. At the end of the path, you will find the village of Agia Roumeli, where people can swim, relax at the beach, or find a tavern to have lunch within full view of the Mediterranean Sea. This is a rewarding but physically demanding experience, ideal for travelers who enjoy long-distance hiking and want to experience Samaria Gorge in its entirety.

1. 1

   Heraklion

   4 hours

   We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus ride will differ. Bus Drive to Omalos: approximately 3 hours We will make a stop for rest, for about 25 minutes

2. 2

   Omalos Plateau

   10 min

   Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from your designated meeting point, followed by a scenic drive towards Omalos Plateau, the starting point of the hike. Before entering the gorge, you will have some time to make sure you have everything you need and purchase any last-minute supplies.

3. 3

   Samaria Gorge National Park

   5 hours

   Then, it’s time to begin your hike through the spectacular Samaria Gorge. Follow the 18 km trail through the White Mountains, alongside the riverbed and through impressive rock formations. Keep your eyes open for the famous Kri-Kri, the wild Cretan goats that live in the area.

4. 4

   Agia Roumeli

   2 hours

   The hike continues all the way to the southern coast, where you will reach the seaside village of Agia Roumeli. After completing the trail, take some well-deserved time to relax, enjoy a refreshing swim in the Libyan Sea, and have lunch or a drink at one of the local taverns. Later in the afternoon, board the local boat from Agia Roumeli to Chora Sfakion, where our bus will be waiting to take you back to your resort.

5. 5

   Sfakia

   1 hour

   Boat trip from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia: 1 hour Arrival at Chora Sfakion, after a 1 hour boat trip, embarkation into the buses and return to the resorts. Please, note that the boat ticket costs 15 euros per person.

6. 6

   Heraklion

   4 hours

   Start our drive for the way back to Heraklion. We will make one last stop on the way back for rest after Rethymno for about 20'. Bus drive to Heraklion in total for about 3 hours.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• Not recommended for people with health problems
• Not recommended for people over 75years old

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.