10-Hour Samaria Gorge Hike from Chania
Highlights
Samariá Gorge, Crete, Chania
nature, trekking, Wildlife
Group Tour
34 Hours
Medium
English
Description
Sign up for this ultimate hiking adventure to the Samaria Gorge, situated in the Omalos plateau of the White Mountains. Pass through the beautiful Xiloskalo wooden steps, walk past the Iron Gates and reach the impressive Agia Roumeli village. Lastly, observe the Cretan "kri-kri" mountain goats in the wild.
Itinerary
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Samaria Gorge and Agia Roumeli Village Hike
- 05:20‐06:10: Connect with your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel to start the tour.
- 07:30: Take the first stop at the Omalos Plateau.
- 08:00: Begin hiking through Xyloskalo wooden steps (1.200 m). Witness the beauty and serenity of the massive Samaria Gorge, which is shadowed by the White Mountains.
- Then, come across the church of St. Nicolas, built on the ruins of an ancient temple.
- Afterwards, you will reach “Portes” or “Iron Gates”, the narrowest pass of the gorge.
- 14:00: End the trek at Agia Roumeli Village (time depends on how fast you walk). Have some free time to eat, drink and swim.
- 16:30: Meet your guide at Agia Roumeli and get the ferry-boat tickets to Sougia.
- 17:00-17:30: Depart from Agia Roumeli to Sougia.
- 20:00‐20:30: Arrival at your hotel.
Tour ends.
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Cancellation Policy
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No refund in case of any cancellation.