What You Will Do
On a privately chauffeured basis day tour, hike through Samaria alongside our expert guide by tailoring the route at your own pace. Start at Omalos plateau and finish at the fishing village of Agia Roumeli overlooking the spectacular views of the Libyan Sea. In between? Hiking downriver in the footsteps of the mythological Cretan Titan who stabbed earth descending 18 km on the Southside of White Mountains by creating the geological masterpiece of Samaria canyon.
Agia Roumeli is the place where the great canyon meets the sea. It is the seaside fishing village where you are going to take a vitalizing dip in the azure warm waters of South Crete and then taste the delicious cuisine at the family restaurants. It is also the place where you will take the boat for the Hora Sfakion where your private driver will meet and take you back in the comfort of a luxury chauffeured vehicle.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Heraklion Prefecture
2 hours
Upon an early scheduled pick-up time, meet your expert Crete guide and private driver, and journey to the heart of Chania.
2
Xyloskalo Restaurant - Εστιατόριο Ξυλόσκαλο
30 minutes
Together with your expert local insider, you will be dropped off at Xyloskalo (1.250m over the sea level) of the Omalos plateau where Samaria Gorge trailhead begins.
3
Samaria Gorge National Park
5 hours
Start the 18 km hiking of your Samaria Gorge guided tour by following the descending path to the Southside of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) along with the ancient windy trees and breathtaking mountainous scenery.
4
Agia Roumeli
1 hour
At the end of the canyon, find yourself in the small village of Agia Roumeli where you will have the chance to swim in the warm Libyan waters and eat at the family-owned scrumptious restaurants.
5
Hora Sfakion
45 minutes
Take the boat from Agia Roumeli to the small port of Hora Sfakia where your private driver will meet you and chauffeur you back.
6
Hersonissos
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7
Anissaras
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8
Analipsi
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9
Gouves
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10
Kokkini Hani
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Heraklion
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Agia Pelagia
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Fodele
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Bali
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