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Long Way Samaria Gorge From Chania
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Duration - 1 day, 14 hours
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Guide optionsEnglish
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
No holiday in Crete is complete without a trip through the 2nd longest gorgein Europe, the Hike in the Samariá Gorge on a day trip from Chania. See the rich flora and fauna of Europe's longest gorge. Encounter the Cretan "kri-kri" goat. End for a swim at the sea and lunch in Agia Roumeli.
Highlights
- Hike the 2nd Largest Gorge in Europe (16 km)
- Excellent for Hiking Lovers
- See the famous endangered Cretan Goat “Kri-Kri”
- Swim in the Refreshing Cool Water of Agia Roumeli at the exit of the gorge
Description
Long Way Samaria Gorge From Chania
Embark on a guided hike in the Samariá Gorge on a day trip from Rethymno or Chania. Get your daily dose of exercise, enjoy the panoramic views and take a swim.
Discover the longest gorge in Europe, an area of stunning natural beauty. See its many flowers and herbs and the crystal-clear spring waters that flow from the mountains.
Following an early morning pickup from the nearest point to your accommodation in Rethymno or Chania, travel through the mountains passing the plateau of Omalos.
Arrive at some wooden stairs at the start of Samariá Gorge. You can opt to start the walk straight away or get some breakfast at the taverna before you begin. Hike for approximately 6-7 hours and experience the magnificent landscape on a 16-kilometer walk.
Once you have finished the hike, there will be ample time for a swim and lunch at a taverna in Agia Roumeli.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Pick-up/Drop-Off
- Hiking Escort
- Air-Conditioned Luxury Bus
- Exclusions:
- Entrance fee 5euro
- Boat ticket 13euro
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Omalos plateau
- Xyloskalo Restaurant - Εστιατόριο Ξυλόσκαλο
- Agia Roumeli
- Sougia
05:20‐06:10 Pick up
07:30 First stop Omalos Plateau.
08:00 Begin hike Xyloskalo (1.200 m)
14:00 End hike at Agia Roumeli Village (it depends on how fast you walk)
Free time for swimming/lunch
16:30 Meet your guide at Agia Roumeli and get the ferry-boat tickets to Sougia.
17:00-17:30 Departure from Agia Roumeli to Sougia
IMPORTANT!: Dep. time must be confirmed with hiking escort
18:30 Arrival to Sougia
20:00‐20:30 Arrival at your Hotel
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Long Way Samaria Gorge From Chania duration is 1 day, 14 hours.
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