Easy guided tour of Samaria gorge from Chania
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Easy guided tour of Samaria gorge from Chania

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 27 reviews
from
£27.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 15 hours
Do this because
  • Discover the gorge of Samaria during this guided tour from Chania
  • Explore this magical place along with an expert guide
  • Visit the villages of Sougia and Agia Roumeli
What to expect

Join the ultimate hiking experience of the Samaria Gorge. This is one of the longest and most beautiful gorges in Europe. The activity starts around 5.20am - 6.10am from the Chania area with a pick-up directly from your accommodation.

You will arrive to your destination around 7am and after a short breakfast, you will have the chance to photo-shoot the entrance of the gorge and admire its unique natural fomation. Your hiking escort will give you all necessary instructions on how to enter the gorge with the rest of the group.

After that, the driver will take you to the small village of Sougia, where you will embark on the boat to reach the village of Agia Roumeli. You can walk up to the exit of the gorge, to the “Iron Gates” or swim and have lunch there, until you meet with the rest of the group. You will arrive at Chania around 8.30pm.

Indicative Time-table: 05:20-06:10 Pick up 07:30 Short stop at Omalos (1.200 m) – free time for breakfast and to take some pictures 08:00 Departure from Omalos to Sougia 09:00 Departure from Sougia to Agia Roumeli by boat 10:00 Arrival at Agia Roumeliwalk into the gorge up to the Iron Gates (optionalwith fee – not included). Free time to eat & drink and to swim. You can walk until the exit of the gorge, to the “Iron Gates” or swim and have a lunch there until you meet with the rest of the group. 16:30 Meet your guide at Agia Roumeli and get theferry-boat tickets to Sougia. 17:00-17:30 Departure from Agia Roumeli to Sougia 18:30 Arrival to Sougia 20:00 - 20:30 Arrival at your Hotel

Please note that Entrance Fee and Boat Ticket are not Included and are paid on the spot in cash.

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What's included
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What's not included
  • x_not_included Meals
  • x_not_included Entrane fee (5€ per person)
  • x_not_included Boat Ticket (18€ per person)
Where
Meeting point:
- Let the partner know your address for the pick-up at the check-out. You will receive all details (exact pick-up time) by email one day before the activity takes place
What to remember
  • Please provide your accommodation address at the check-out in order to use the pick-up service. Arrange your pick-up by using the partner's contacts you will find on the voucher you will receive after booking
  • Please note that the entrance fee (5€ ) and boat ticket (18€ ) are not included and are paid on spot in cash
  • At the end of the hiking tour, there are taverns at the village Agia Roumeli, where you can have lunch. You have to option to pay by cash or card
  • In case you encounter issues, please contact the tour operator using their contact info found on the voucher that you will receive after booking
  • Remember to bring sun cream, sunglasses, hat, good hiking or running shoes, swimsuit, beach towel, a bottle of water, and light snacks
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Provider
TRAVEL PATH
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 27 reviews from verified customers

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Staff

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Value for money

4.6/5

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Service

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  • Aija

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Solo traveller

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Mange

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Bjarne Ulrik

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Michael Andersen

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Vores guide Ingrid var ekstremt kompetent som gav os god service og informationer. Hun fortalte en del om Kretas historie og Samari Gorge. Sjældent ha ...

  • Samaria oplevelse

    From Denmark - August 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Alt var fantastisk. Eneste minus er oplevelsen ved at ankomme til destinationsbyen. Efter en hård tur er følte vi os lidt tvunget til at gå på restaur ...

  • **********

    From Belgium - August 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Doe dit alleen met gemotiveerd gezelschap of anders lieveer alleen. Ook voor de light versie is voldoende stamina en motivatie nodig.

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