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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

“Everything was great. The transport was on time and Sara is a great guide taking care of everyone’s wellbeing. I do recommend the trip.”

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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

“The views from the Gorge were spectacular. It’s the most beautiful walk we’ve ever been on and an amazing place, but don’t be fooled, it’s not easy. We went in mid October so low 20s was perfect temperature. Most of it was in the shade…”

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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

“Samaria Gorge is a breathtaking experience for everyone, though it is physically demanding. Our guide, Nicos, was helpful and informative.”

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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

“The trip was organized very good. Enough time in each location. Everything was on time. Great day tour to see that beautiful area in the south.”

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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

“We had a lovely day, with a little bit of everything included. Riccardo, our guide, did a great job at keeping us informed and entertained, he was brilliant. The food at the taverna was delicious, and the gorge was awesome, we had a great time!”

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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

“Andreas, was amazing. We had a great time as a family. The Jeep ride was so entertaining with lots of jokes and great learning experience. The food was great and the company even better. A must do in Crete!!! 5 stars”

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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

“Absolutely amazing hike. Not that hard, since it’s mostly downhill, but on a very rocky path. Would for sure go again. The entrance is €3 and not €2.5 as it says on the information. It was also more like a 11-12 hour tour and not…”

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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

“The travel arrangements were excellent and the guide really knew his stuff It is a tough walk which took around 5 hours with a lot of uneven surface, but very enjoyable”

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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

“Très belle excursion, la guide était charmante et très intéressante, attentive aussi aux personnes qui avaient plus de difficultés dans la descente des gorges. La randonnée des gorges d'Imbros est magnifique, et relativement accessible à tous, mais nécessite quand même d'être bien équipé et d'être…”

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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