Samaria Gorge Tour from Rethymnon 2023

Samaria Gorge Tour from Rethymnon 2023

Samaria gorge tour from Rethymnon (35€) starts at 06:10 from Adelianos Kampos and 06:35 from Rethymnon center. You arrive in Omalos plateau around 08:30 and after a coffee break, you start hiking Europe’s longest gorge up into the White Mountains! After the hiking, you have free time in the peaceful village of Agia Roumeli and you come back home from beautiful Chora Sfakion!

Samaria gorge tour from Rethymnon is the second best seller tour following the Balos tour! Crete has many gorges but the Samaria gorge is a unique experience for those that love nature!

Even if you are not an athletic person, Samaria gorge is a must-see place since it is a unique European destination!

People of all ages come to Samaria every year to join our tour, from Rethymnon or Chania!

The wild beauty of Crete calls you to discover it and Mystical Crete Tours is your best choice!

Join our adventurous Samaria gorge tour from Rethymnon, and you will never forget it!

PICK UP TIME LIST

PANORMO 05:50, SKALETA – SFAKAKI 06:00, PHGIANOS KAMPOS 06:05, ADELIANOS KAMPOS 06:10, PLATANIAS 06:15, MISSIRIA – PERIVOLIA 06:25, KALITHEA 06:30, RETHYMNO CENTER 06:35, KOUMPES 06:40, ATSIPOPOULO 06:45, EPISKOPI N.R. 06:50, KAVROS 06:55, GEORGIOUPOLI 07:05.

ITINERARY

1. 08:30 – 09:00 ARRIVAL AT OMALOS – BREAKFAST STOP
2. 09:15 ENTERING THE GORGE
3. 17:00 MEETING WITH GUIDE IN AGIA ROUMELI
4. 17:30 BOAT DEPARTURE FROM AGIA ROUMELI
5. 18:30 BOAT ARRIVAL TO SFAKIA, DEPARTURE BACK HOME
6. 20:00 BACK TO GEORGIOUPOLIS, 20:30 BACK TO RETHYMNON, 21:00 BACK TO PANORMO.

Guides give you a map of the gorge and explain recommended timings for the gorge walk.

That way you can easily find your location and understand how much time you need to exit!

Samaria Gorge information:

Samaria gorge is in southwest Crete in the regional unit of Chania. It was created by a small river running through the White Mountains. The gorge is 16 km long, starting at an altitude of 1,250 m at the northern entrance, and ending at the shores of Southern Crete and the Libyan Sea. The walk through Samaria National Park is 13 km long, but you need to walk 3km extra to reach Agia Roumeli from the park exit or just get on the available minibus and skip this 3km walking, by just paying 2 euros!

The Samaria gorge is the longest gorge in Europe gathering thousands of visitors every year to visit it!

The Samaria gorge tour from Rethymnon organised tour is the best way to discover it!

USEFUL TIPS

1. For the Samaria gorge tour from Rethymnon you need comfortable shoes to walk the gorge. Make sure they are not brand new so they fit you well while hiking.
2. 16 € fixed price for groups free entrance for children up to 15y.o. (gorge entrance ticket & ferry boat ticket).
3. You can buy food and drinks from the tavern in Omalos. After the gorge you buy anything you need in Agia Roumeli.
4. In the gorge, you can refill your bottle with water from the natural springs.
5. In the gorge, there are rest areas, smoking areas and toilet facilities.
6. Do not forget to bring your beachwear so you can swim in Agia Roumeli’s peaceful beach.
7. You have to walk 13km of the gorge but in the end, you can skip the last 3km by taking the minibus from the national park exit leading to Agia Roumeli.
8. Make sure you carry only the necessary so you avoid the extra weight.
9. Make sure you use high-protection sun cream and a hat.
10. You can download Samaria Gorge’s map here: Samaria Gorge’s Map

CANCELLATION

We kindly request you cancel your bookings at least 24 hours before each tour! That way we can sell your seats to other people interested to join our tours!
We thank you in advance for your understanding!