Εθνικός Δρυμός Σαμαριάς Tickets and Tours

Private: Jeep Safari in 2 Wineries and Samaria Gorge with Lunch

Great Way to Experience More than Chania

Nasos was very knowledgeable and proud to share about the history of Crete during our 9.5 hours with him. The trip included a lot of driving but it was broken up nicely with stops to see The Olive Tree, Anoskeli winery, lunch at the entrance to Samaria Gorge, and finally Manousakis winery. The views of the mountains were incredible. We appreciated very much that we were picked up from our hotel even though it was outside the Old Town area. Great tour if you’re looking for more than just a winery day and want to learn a thing or two!

Chania: Private Botanical Park & Theriso Gorge Half-Day Tour

You have to do it, to feel it. Meet authentic Crete with Mike

Top experience! Very enthusiastic and friendly guide. Mike carries Crete in his heart and enthusiastically tells about it at every turn. You are swept up in his enthusiasm and discover Crete in its pure history and splendor! Nothing touristy, but pure beauty. Grateful for this wonderful experience. Tip: book Mike at the beginning of your trip, he will give you many tips to explore Crete further

Chania: Samaria Gorge Guided Hike

Highly recommend hike! 💚

We did the Samaria Gorge tour, leaving Chania at around 6:00 a.m. The bus stops in Omalos, where there’s a small canteen serving breakfast before the hike. The trail is about 16 km long, but it’s completely manageable if you do some regular exercise. Make sure to wear closed hiking shoes with good grip, as there are many rocky and slippery sections, and the route is a descent of more than 1,000 meters. Before our trip, we considered taking the ferry to Agia Roumeli and only hiking up to the Iron Gates, as we thought the full route might be too long. After doing the entire hike, I can confidently say that would have been a big mistake. Starting from Agia Roumeli means you begin with a steep uphill climb and miss the most spectacular parts of the gorge. The Iron Gates are famous, but they’re only a small section of the hike. The real beauty is walking through the gorge before you reach them, surrounded by towering cliffs, as well as the incredible first part of the trail that starts high up in the White Mountains with stunning scenery and nature. The sun only becomes an issue in the last part of the hike, so bring a hat or cap. There are plenty of natural water springs along the way, so there’s no need to carry a large amount of water. A piece of fruit and a sandwich are enough for the hike, and once you reach Agia Roumeli there are several tavernas serving delicious local food, making it the perfect place to have lunch after your walk. Our guide was fantastic. They rent hiking poles if you want them, gives clear instructions before the hike, and then stays at the back of the group to make sure nobody is left behind and to help anyone who needs it. After finishing the gorge, you can either walk the extra 2 km to Agia Roumeli beach or take the shuttle bus for €2. There are also two small cafés right at the park exit where you can buy cold drinks and ice cream before continuing. The beach at Agia Roumeli is the perfect place for a swim after the hike. I highly recommend bringing water shoes because the beach is very rocky and the stones get extremely hot. The scenery throughout the gorge is absolutely breathtaking and makes every step worth it. I highly recommend this experience. Just be prepared for sore calves and muscle aches over the next couple of days!