The 8 Best Samaria Gorge Hikes in Rethymno

1.Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trek, Pickup & Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,610 reviews · 9 - 12 hours · from $37Our pick

Travel from Rethymno to Omalos, then walk Samaria Gorge at your own pace with a multilingual mountain escort. Expect rocky downhill paths, ancient trees, springs, wild goats, and a ferry from Agia Roumeli. Guides such as Pia, George, and Alexandra have been praised for clear instructions and personal care.

“Long day, but great. Well managed and organised. Pia was a fantastic guide with incredible language skills. She managed the group really well.”

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2.Samariá Gorge Guided Hike with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,010 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Join an English-speaking guide such as Ingrid, Nikos, or George for Samaria Gorge’s rocky 16-kilometer descent. Pickup, bus transport, ferry tickets, and the €10 park entrance are separate. Walk at your own pace, then swim at Agia Roumeli before sailing to Sougia.

“This was an amazing hike, super easy with the hostel pick up/drop off. It was pretty busy at the start but not too bad if you get ahead of the crowds. We finished in about 3.5hrs and the ferry didn’t leave until 5pm, so we spent a while at the end - but there was a cute town and nice beach so no complaints! Would recommend.”

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3.Samariá Gorge Full-Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 129 reviews · 12 hours · from $37

Join an English-speaking guide such as Maria or Leonidas for a demanding 16-kilometer walk through Samaria Gorge. You’ll see springs, cliffs, Kri-Kri goats, the Iron Gates, and finish with a swim at Agia Roumeli before the ferry to Sougia.

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4.Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Rethymno with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $38

Leave Rethymno early for Omalos and walk 16 kilometers through Samaria Gorge, with a guide such as George, Pia, Jorgos, or Ingrid nearby. The descent takes about 5 to 7 hours, followed by lunch or a swim in Agia Roumeli and a ferry to Sfakia.

“Trekking in Samaria Gorge is tiring but definitely worth every minute. It took us around 7 hours to walk down the gorge but we stopped often to take photos because the view is really amazing. You should wear comforable shoes with non-slippery soles because the steps and stones can be very slippery. A water bottle is necessary and luckily you can refill it from the several springs during the hike. The bus arrived on time and managed to keep the schedule the whole day. Our guide (Jorgos) was very kind and helpful all day. He checked on the tourists from time to time and asked if we had any questions,…”

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5.Samaria Gorge Easy Way

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 25 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $36Best value

Travel by bus from Chania or Rethymno to the south coast, then reach Agia Roumeli by ferry. Walk as far as the Iron Gate in Samaria Gorge, or keep things easy with time for lunch and a swim. An English-speaking guide accompanies the trip, with guide Daphné praised by name in one booking.

“Daphné our guide was excellent, and the trip was really good. we got to see the gorge without much difficulty and the scenery was beautiful! very good recommendation 👍”

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6.Samaria gorge with Professional Hiking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 17 reviews · 14 hours · from $41

Set out early for a guided 16-kilometer hike through Samaria Gorge, passing cliffs, forests, and the Iron Gates. You finish at Agia Roumeli for a swim and lunch, then take a ferry and air-conditioned bus back. The walk lasts 5 to 7 hours and requires good hiking shoes and fitness.

“Idealna wycieczka dla lubiących aktywny wypoczynek. Widoki zapierające dech w piersiach. Mały minus to nie punktualny prom z Agia Roumeli”

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7.Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Tour From Rethymno

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $50

Leave Rethymno before sunrise for Omalos, then hike Samaria Gorge at your own pace with an English and German speaking escort nearby. Expect a steep start, wildflowers, springs, Kri-kri goats, and a late boat ride to Sougia. Guide Marianne has earned praise for clear timing and helpful support.

“Brilliant guide: perfect timings, information. Spectacular hike. Cannot recommend highly enough. Thank you!”

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8.Full Day Tour Samaria Gorge From Rethymno

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $38

You’ll hike 16 kilometers through Samaria Gorge with guide support, starting high in Crete’s White Mountains and finishing near the coast. Pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and drop-off are included. Plan for rough ground, a 5 to 6-hour walk, an €11 boat ticket, and a €5 gorge entrance fee.

“Such gorgeous views !!!! Beautiful experience. I knew this was a pretty intense hick but not everyone did, also bring a bathing suit for after. I think some direction was missed but in my case didn't take away from the experience. I'm also going to say that some information Read more”

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