• Agia Roumeli - Conclude your trek by visiting the village of Agia Roumeli, where numerous taverns, bars, and shops await. Take some leisure time to swim or enjoy lunch. A designated meeting point will be set for you to collect your ferry tickets from your guide. In the late afternoon, board a boat from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia, where a bus will be ready to transport you back to your pickup location.
• Sfakia - Sfakia, or Chora Sfakion, is nestled between the sea and the mountains. The region of Sfakia offers a unique and authentic experience, showcasing a more personalized side of tourism.

The people of Sfakia are renowned for their resilience and fierce loyalty, yet they are also known for their warmth and genuine hospitality, a hallmark of the Cretan people.

Truth requires strength, and strength should be supported by truth… sometimes it is.

Many visitors to Sfakia (or Chora Sfakion or Hora Sfakion) have likely traversed the Samaria Gorge and are among the many weary travelers on ferries from the gorge’s mouth at Agia Roumeli to Chora Sfakia (or Sfakion).

Buses are available to transport them back to their hotels across Crete.

• Omalos - Start your full-day adventure to Samaria Gorge with a pickup and drive to Omalos, located in the heart of the White Mountains, where you can enjoy breakfast before embarking on your hike.
  Omalos Plateau is situated in the center of the Cretan mountains known as Lefka Ori, or The White Mountains, a vast mountain range in the island’s west. The highest peak in the range is Pachnes, standing at an altitude of 2452m.

The village of Omalos is 39 km from the town of Chania. It is a small village, but the hotel Neos Omalos is open year-round.

The mountains are rugged and rocky, steep and challenging for hiking. Walking here is suited for experienced hikers, tough Cretan shepherds, and goats. The highest parts of the White Mountains are referred to as ‘high desert’ due to the sparse vegetation. This means there is no cover, no shade, and no water. Hikers must be well-prepared for long treks.

• Samaria Gorge National Park - Embark on a challenging trek through one of Europe’s longest and most renowned gorges. On this excursion from Georgioupolis, you’ll be amazed by natural wonders throughout the day, from the White Mountains to ancient forests and more.

Your full-day excursion to Samaria Gorge begins with a pickup in Heraklion and a drive to Omalos, in the heart of the White Mountains. Enjoy breakfast before starting your challenging 10-mile (17-kilometer) hike.

The trek will lead you over rocks and stones, through a forest of ancient trees, and along a river with fresh-water springs. Along the way, you’ll witness breathtaking views of Crete’s most stunning mountain range, and you may also spot mountain goats in their natural habitat. A professional mountain escort, fluent in English, German, and French, will accompany you. Your escort will provide all necessary information about your hike and supply you with entrance and ferry tickets.

• Private Guided Tour at the Palace of Knossos (if guide option selected)
• Hotel pick-up and drop off from Platanias, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Professional English , German and French Guide

• Entrance fee: EU Citizens: 0-17 yrs (FREE) / 18-64 yrs (10,00 €) / 65+yrs (FREE)
• Boat ticket (€14 /Up to 12 yrs : 7.00 € can be paid onsite)
• Food and drinks
• Personal expenses
• Others Nationalities: 0-4 yrs (FREE) / 5-64 yrs (10,00 €)
• Others Nationalities: No discount for 65+ yrs (10,00 €)

Embark on an exhilarating trek through one of Europe’s longest and most renowned gorges. This adventure from Georgioupolis offers a day filled with awe-inspiring natural sights, from the majestic White Mountains to ancient forests and beyond.

Following breakfast, the journey begins at the Samaria Gorge. Upon completing the trek, you’ll arrive at the village of Agia Roumeli, where a variety of taverns, bars, and shops await. Take advantage of some leisure time to swim or enjoy a meal.

In the late afternoon, a boat will transport you from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia, where a bus will be ready to take you back to the starting point.

• Pickup begins up to 10 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros Gerani and Georgioupoli
• Swimming suits
• The 5 to 6-hour trek is challenging. You must have good trekking shoes or at least a sturdy pair of trainers
• This trek is not recommended for children under the age of 8, pregnant women or anyone with health problems
• Comfortable shoes
• At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.