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

27 Reviews 4.19 out of 5 stars Based on 27 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Heraklion, Greece

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16 to 17 hours (approx.)
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Driver
  • Lunch
  • Boat Ticket - Agia Roumeli to Chora Sfakion
  • Samaria Gorge National Park
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We pick up travellers from specific points in the areas of Sisi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Agkisaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Amoudara, Agia Pelagia and from two centrally located points in Heraklion town. As soon as you make the booking we will contact you in order to let you know the exact place and time of the Pick-up which is closer to your place of hotel, please check your email.

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Heraklion

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
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4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Omalos Plateau

The plateau of Omalos. Our last stop before entering the gorge for last supplies to buy before the gorge.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Samaria Gorge National Park

The impressive Gorge of Samaria is the longest in Europe. It will give you many beautiful views of the surrounding White mountains, the small river that runs through the Gorge and the Cretan wild goats named Kri-Kri. It's18km long and takes around 4,5 hours to walk, always escorted by our experienced tour guide.
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5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Agia Roumeli

At the exit of the Gorge by the Libyan sea is agia Roumeli, a beautiful isolated village lying between the huge rocks of Samaria gorge and the Libyan sea. There will be enough time for clients to enjoy a relaxing and refreshing swim in the Libyan sea and lunch at one of the local small taverns. Later on we will board a boat from Agia Roumeli which will take us to the village Chora Sfakion.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Sfakia

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Heraklion

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.
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4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for people Pregrant women
  • Not recommended for Children under 7
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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Q: Will I get seasick on Samaria Gorge Full-Day Hike & Agia Roumeli Beach from Heraklion?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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

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Activity code: C-341652P12

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  • Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Driver
  • Tour Guide
  • Lunch
  • Boat Ticket - Agia Roumeli to Chora Sfakion
  • Samaria Gorge National Park

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for people with health problems
  • Not recommended for people over 75years old
  • Not recommended for people over 115kgs
  • Not recommended for people Pregrant women
  • Not recommended for Children under 7
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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