Samaria Gorge

There are more than 400 gorges on Crete, but there is one - The Gorge that lies in the south of the Chania district. 

Samaria Gorge is the real treasure of Crete that became a Natural Park in 1962. Its beautiful nature attracts thousands of tourists from all around the world every year with length of 16km making it the longest gorge in Europe and a challenging hike. Hidden in the heart of Lefka Ori (White Mountains), The Gorge became a shelter for various animals, birds and endemic plants. During the hike, if you are lucky, you can meet the famous Agrimi, a Cretan wild goat also known as Kri-Kri. 

Our tour begins early in the morning as we depart from the Rethymno area and head to the Omalos where the Gorge begins. Starting your adventure descending Samaria, you will enjoy beautiful pine forests and small streams jumping sometimes over them or passing small bridges. In the middle of the hike, you will encounter an abandoned village, which can be a perfect place to make your short break. 

The second part of The Gorge will be surrounded by high cliffs and crystal-clear river streams. The walls of the cliffs will be a real fascination for those who are interested in geology and the green surroundings if you have a passion for diverse flora and fauna. 

As the hike comes to an end, we are coming out to the small village of Ag. Rumeli with beautiful black sand beach. In the village, you will have free time to eat, relax and swim in the waters of the Libyan Sea until the departure of the ferry boat that will take us to Sfakia where the bus will be waiting to take us back to Rethymno. 

Join us on this unforgettable tour and create memories that will last a lifetime!