INTRODUCTION

The Gorge of Samaria is the gem of the White Mountains; Hidden in the south part of the Chania district, it is the biggest gorge in Europe, covering an area of 18 kilometres in length. The gorge’s trail starts at Ksyloskalo (Omalos plateau, 1.227 meters altitude) and after following the river bed, it ends up at the littoral village of Agia Roumeli.

The trail of Samaria is the most visited trail in the whole of Greece, it is excellently equipped with signals and signs which eliminate the danger of getting lost, it is comfortable and very well cared for, mostly with stones and soil. It is not considered a very difficult hike, a vivid proof of which is the fact that hundreds of people cross it daily from the opening (in May) till the closing of its visiting season (in October).

It is a very pleasant hike, not a strenuous one, with many landscape alternations and a versatile environment. One should always keep in mind, however, that though the trail as a whole is not tricky, one should be more careful during some parts of the trek.

DETAILED PROGRAM

05:20‐06:10 Pick up
07:30 First stop Omalos Plateau.
08:00 Begin hike Xyloskalo (1.200 m)
14:00 End hike at Agia Roumeli Village (it depends on how fast you walk)
             Free time to eat & drink and to swim.
16:30 Meet your guide at Agia Roumeli and get the
             ferry-boat tickets to Sougia.
17:00-17:30 Departure from Agia Roumeli to Sougia
18:30 Arrival to Sougia
20:00‐20:30 Arrival at your Hotel

Location: Chania
Operational Days: Every Day
Start of the tour: 6.00 a.m.
Lasts: 13-15 hours
Price: 46€

INCLUDED

Pick-up / Drop-Off
Hiking
Entrance
Boat ticket 
Air-Conditioned Bus
Full Liability Insurance

*food and beverages are not included in the price

REMEMBER 

Proper footwear and socks
A hat
Sunscreen
A swimsuit and a beach towel
Light Snacks & Water