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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

“The guide was very thorough in explaining the descent into and hike across the gorge, she made sure we understood how difficult it could be. The gorge was gorgeous! For me the hike was quite difficult, but I enjoyed it a lot and pushed myself…”

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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

“It was nice to have transportation arranged and easy to catch for our day-long Samariá Gorge hike. Our guide, Ingrid, gave us helpful information about the trail and terrain on the way there, and some interesting facts about the area on the way home. We…”

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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 walk down this magnificent gorge to the sea is like discovering a ‘thin place’ where heaven and earth are somehow closer together. It’s truly beautiful and breathtaking and the surrounding mountains are as beautiful as the gorge itself in the shards of morning light…”

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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

“One of our best experiences in Crete (trip made on 16/4). Received a confirmation msg from the provider via the app/WhatsApp the night before your trip about the pick up time and precise point. We were the first to be picked up. The coach was…”

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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 last 10 minutes of the gorge hike are absolutely beautiful as you exit it and see the Libyan Sea. Relaxing at the taverna once finished and enjoy a coffee and the ocean view were the highlights!”

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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

“The trip was amazing! Great views and full day of activities, stops with a nice panorama and delicious lunch at traditional Taverna. The guide is the one which tries to show you and tell you as much as possible. Loved it! It was really really…”

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9.From Chania: Samaria Gorge Hike with Local Mountain Guide

Discover Crete’s stunning Samaria Gorge with a guided hike from Chania. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, flexible pacing, and a refreshing swim in Agia Roumeli.

★ 4.5

“Incredible hike, challenging and hot but very picturesque. Dafne the guide was great. Clear instructions, earned trust quickly. Wear very sturdy shoes, preferably hiking boots. Steep descent of 1,700m isn’t kind to the fittest of legs/ankles. Lots of scree, uneven ground, small river crossings and…”

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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

“The trip in Samaria Gorge was amazing. All these views were so beautiful. The road in Gorge was hard and legs hurt badly in the end, but it was worth it. I'm glad that i took this trip.”

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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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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