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15 Best Samaria Gorge Hikes

The Samaria hikes: sixteen guided kilometers down Europe’s longest gorge, through the Iron Gates where the walls close to four meters, ending at a ferry-only beach village. The one-way logistics come handled.

1.From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

Explore Crete’s stunning Samaria Gorge on a full-day guided trek from Chania, featuring expert guides, breathtaking scenery, and a rewarding beach finish.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“Our guide Sara was amazing and went above and beyond, so did our driver Niko. It was an amazing hike,it can be challenging at times,even to a seasoned hiker,I strongly recommend the hiking poles. It starts at 1230 ft elevation and it's a long, rocky…”

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3.From Chania: Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide

Discover Crete’s stunning Samaria Gorge on a full-day guided hike from Chania. Experience breathtaking scenery, wildlife, and a refreshing seaside finish for a great value adventure.

★ 4.6

“Really great experience from start to finish. Firstly the company were super helpful when I needed to change my booking, when I did go on my hike the transport was efficient and very safely driven. Our guide Nikos was super helpful and informative and made…”

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4.Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with proffesional hiking guide

Discover the stunning Samaria Gorge from Chania with this guided tour, including transportation, sightseeing, swimming, and authentic Crete experiences.

★ 4.5

“What a tour! Woke up at 5 am and returned at 9 pm, but we knew what we signed up for. Lovely guide who made sure that everyone was satisfied and knew all the required information to get to the bus safely (and on time).…”

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5.Rethymno/Chania: Preveli Beach and Kourtaliotiko Gorge Tour

Discover Crete’s stunning beaches and gorges on a full-day tour from Rethymno or Chania, featuring scenic boat rides, lush nature, and authentic landscapes.

★ 4.1

“Very nice tour guide. The bus was exactly on time and picked us up near our accommodation. It was a pretty white boat that picked us up to get to Preveli beach. Everything was well organised.”

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6.From Rethymno/Chania: Imbros Gorge Hike

Discover the stunning Imbros Gorge in Crete with this full-day guided hike, seaside swim, and authentic local lunch—perfect for adventure lovers.

★ 4.4

“The trip was well organised. The bus was cool and comfortable. Imbros Gouge itself was rather easy to walk. The only suggestion is to bring good shoes and sunscreen”

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7.Crete: Sarakina Gorge, Forests, and South Coast Safari

Discover Crete’s natural beauty with a full-day tour exploring Sarakina Gorge, forests, and the south coast, including off-road adventures, local cuisine, and swimming.

★ 4.8

“i would definitely recommend this trip our tour guide george was a lovely person and knew his stuff .... the food at the traditional taverna was absolutely delicious which is also included in the price and the gorge is beautiful .... can't wait to come…”

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8.From Heraklion,Agia Pelagia,Malia: Samaria Gorge Guided Trip

Discover Crete’s breathtaking Samaria Gorge on a guided full-day trek from Heraklion. Enjoy stunning scenery, expert guides, and authentic experiences.

★ 4.3

“Well organised and run trip. Clear communication about where to meet, and things went smoothly all the way through. It's a long day though: 6am pickup in Heraklion. Bus along the coast, with a 15m toilet break and 30m breakfast break (5 euros for yoghurt,…”

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10.From Georgioupolis: Roundtrip Transfer to Samaria Gorge

Discover Crete’s stunning Samaria Gorge with a guided day trip from Georgioupolis, including transport, stunning scenery, and a swim in the Libyan Sea.

★ 4.8

“Perfectly arranged, took away all the stress for us and left us able to enjoy the Samaria gorge to the fullest. If we go again in the future we'll be sure to do it this way again. 10/10”

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11.Crete: Samaria Gorge Hike

Discover Crete’s Samaria Gorge with this guided day trip. Hike Europe's longest canyon, enjoy stunning scenery, swim at Agia Roumeli, and explore historic landmarks.

★ 4.4

“Incredible, un-missable experience! If you're visiting Crete, don't mind a challenge and want to see some of the most beautiful surroundings you ever seen - this is the trip to take. A very well organised tour. Transportation was comfortable, our guide was very welcoming, enthusiastic…”

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12.Trypiti beach and gorge Jeep Safari

Discover Crete’s stunning landscapes on the Trypiti Beach and Gorge Jeep Safari. Visit Zaros Lake, explore a canyon, and enjoy authentic Cretan cuisine—an adventure for nature lovers and history buffs alike.

★ 5.0

“It was great. Learnt lots about the local history, had a traditional Greek lunch, and models was very very good. He interacted and had loads of knowledge. He was very good. Such a fantastic experience, would totally recommend it.”

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13.From Chania: Imbros Gorge Guided Hike and Village Visit

Discover Crete’s stunning Imbros Gorge with a guided hike from Chania, combining scenic views, history, and seaside relaxation for a value-packed day.

★ 4.5

“Carolina was an excellent host. She gave lots of interesting information about the island. She was very knowledgeable friendly and helpful. There was a taverna and toilets to use before the walk. When commencing the walk the hardest part is the walk down to the…”

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More Samaria Gorge Hikes

4.9Kourtaliotiko Gorge: Guided River Adventure Trek with Lunch4.5 hours$112 4.7From Georgioupoli: Easy Hiking Day-Trip to Imbros Gorge8 hours$34 5.0Land Rover Safari: Tripitis Gorge and Beach, South Crete8 hours (approx.)$113.68 4.5Full-Day Samaria Gorge Chania Guided Tour15 hours (approx.)$36.20 4.5Chania: Imbros Gorge and Libyan Sea Day Tour8 hours$36 4.8e-Bike Guided Tour to Myli Gorge with Full Lunch included6 hours$82 4.6From Chania: Imbros Gorge and Sfakia Experience Hike & Swim11 hours$38 4.5Snorkeling Trip to Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls, Plakias, Crete4 hours (approx.)$109.82 5.0Canyoning in the water – Kourtaliotiko Gorge3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$144.82 4.5Full Day Samaria Gorge 10-Mile Walking Tour14 hours (approx.)$48.06 4.5Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Chania with Guide12 hours (approx.)$41.03 5.0Rock Climbing with a Guide in Chania Therisos Gorge6 hours (approx.)$144.18 4.4Samariá Gorge Hike: Day Excursion from Chania11 hours$47 5.0River Trekking at Kourtaliotis Gorge Waterfalls to Preveli Beach5 hours (approx.)$156.19 4.5Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Rethymno with Guide12 hours (approx.)$38.45 5.0Wine Tasting & Food Experience Inside a Cretan Gorge4 hours (approx.)$219.28 4.5Chania: Imbros Gorge Hiking Tour & Beach Relaxation9 hours - 630 minutes$35 5.0Samaria Gorge Hike12 to 15 hours (approx.)$45.65 4.5Heraklion to Samaria Guided Tour: Europes Longest Gorge15 hours$57 5.0Private Roundtrip Transfer from Chania to Samaria Gorge Park14 hours (approx.)$86.74 4.3From Chania/Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Easy Way9 hours - 1 day$36 4.0Full Day Hiking at Samaria Gorge&Agia Rumeli Beach from Heraklion$59.34 4.0Samaria Gorge Hike from Heraklion region$68.78 5.0Rethymno Guided eBike Tour to Mili Gorge3 hours (approx.)$66.01