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15 Best Samaria Gorge Hikes

Sixteen kilometers down Europe’s longest gorge, through the Iron Gates where the walls close to four meters, ending at a ferry-only beach village. Guided runs handle the one-way logistics.

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

“Sara was an excellent host and very thoroughly explained everything we needed to know prior to arriving at the gorge. The bus does stop at a cafe before entering the gorge so you will have an opportunity to get a sando or snack bars. Sara’s…”

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2.From Chania/Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike with Pickup

Discover Crete’s stunning Samariá Gorge on a guided day trip from Rethymno or Chania, featuring a 16 km hike, scenic views, and sea swimming.

★ 4.5

“Be prepared for a long, intense day. From pick up to drop off was 14 hours. Hiking through the gorge was around 6 hours. You should have good shoes and gym shorts/pants. Water is recommended but there are natural spring fountains along the way as…”

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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

“Amazing experience! Our tour guide Ingrid was very informative, friendly and safe conscious. Would highly recommend! Note: If you have any questions, CALL Viator or Tour directly.”

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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

“A pretty good excursion. Enough time to walk around and swim. The only downside was that there wasn’t much time at Palm Beach and the advertised hotel pick-up wasn’t provided. Instead, they sent a meeting point location, which was quite close, so it didn’t really…”

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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

“Fantastic trip, lovely locations included and was open to the group to decide where to go after the main walk. Lazarus was an insightful and fun guide!”

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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

“For my wife and I, Armin set up specialized transportation to begin the trip (as we signed up after the normal window). That was really thoughtful and really went above and beyond. The trip itself was amazing - George was our group tour guide and…”

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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

“Absolutely breathtaking scenery! It’s a must once in a lifetime! However really be prepared it is not for everybody. Trekking Shoes should be a must as you walk mostly on stones the whole path and they are slippery its extremely easy to get injured. Take…”

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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

“Mostly there’s not much thing we had to take care due our tour guide’s absolutely reliable professionalism. Also, pro tip to not bring many water bottle, ‘cause you can find fountains at certain rest areas and refill. Backpack, sportshoes recommended. Pay attention to the given…”

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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

“Wir hatten ein Auto wo 8 Personen sitzen sollten im Kofferraum waren 2 Sitzbänke wo sich 4 Teilnehmer gegenseitig ankucken konnten. Die Bank war alles andere als bequem, man kam sich vor wie ein Gepäckstück. Von da aus sah ich die Read more”

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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

“Hiking through Imbros Gorge was lovely. As an avid trekker, I found this to be a very easy downhill trek, taking me less than two hours at a moderate pace. I highly recommend wearing closed shoes, whether trekking or running shoes as the path is…”

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14.Crete: Samaria Gorge Hiking with transfer and expert Escort

Discover Crete’s stunning Samaria Gorge with expert guides, scenic boat rides, and pristine sea swimming. An adventure for landscape lovers and hikers alike.

★ 4.6

“Marcos was a great guide. I was traveling alone through Greece and wanted to do this hike but did not want to do it alone for safety reasons. This tour gave me the best of both worlds. The guide follows slowly behind everyone in the…”

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15.From Rethymno: Imbros Gorge & Libyan Guided Sea Tour

Discover Crete’s Imbros Gorge on a guided hike, then relax with a swim and lunch on the south coast. Perfect for nature lovers seeking authentic experiences.

★ 4.6

“Sehr gut organisiert, von der extrem pünktlichen Abholung bis zum perfekt erklärenden Guide alles passend. Keine Beanstandung, genau wie beschrieben. Sehr gelungener Ausflug mit nahezu perfekter Organisation.”

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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