Samaria Gorge Tour
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Those walking boots will get a good workout during this hike through the Samaria Gorge. This 16km-long ravine is the longest in Europe. So it's a serious – but spectacular – five to six-hour trek that's not for the unfit or faint-hearted.You'll start by driving through the White Mountains to your starting point – the Xyloskalo staircase, which zigzags some 200 metres down into the gorge. You'll pass tiny chapels, walk between the high ravine walls and maybe spot some of Crete's wild ‘kri-kri' goats. The highlight though, is the ‘Iron Gates' – the narrowest section of the gorge where the 300-metre-high walls stand just 3 metres apart.At the end, you'll reach the seaside village of Agia Roumeli, where if you've made good time, you can take a swim or relax in a taverna. Then, when everyone's ready, you'll catch a boat along the coast to where your coach awaits. Great for outdoor types.
Highlights
- Hiking trip
- Samaria Gorge
- Swim at Agia Roumeli
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
Available in German, English, French
What's included
- Transport
- Escort
- Entrance fees
- Boat to Skafia
Operated by
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA
Important information
* Not suitable for guests with heart problems, knee or joint problems, asthma or vertigo
* Not suitable for expectant mothers or children under 12 years
* Lunch and drinks not included
* Just so you know, Crete is a large island with many resorts and hotels dotted along the coast. Because of this, the transfer time on this tour could be up to 4 hours each way, depending on your hotel's location and traffic conditions on the day – making the total duration of the tour between 14–17 hours
* Guests must sign a participation form before entering Samaria Gorge
* Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
* Not suitable for guests with poor health
* Not suitable for guests with cardiac or respiratory problems
* Not suitable for wheelchairs
* Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
* Bring suitable footwear
* Bring a hat
* Subject to weather conditions
* Food and drinks not included
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