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GASTRONOMY PRIVATE TOUR CENTRAL CRETE
01/03/2019

SAMARIA GORGE NATURAL PARK

CRETE ACTIVITIES - HIKING IN THE LONGEST GORGE IN EUROPE
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Adult (12+)

50€

Child (4-12)

25€

Infant (0-4)

0 €
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Category: SAMARIA - Crete Activities

Included in the price:
  • Transfer service.
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or any other place within North Heraklion region: Amudara, Agia Pelagia, Mononaftis, Analipsi, Anissaras, Gouves, Gournes, Carteros, Kokkini Hani, Hersonissos, Malia, Stalida.
  • Experienced guide, speaking your language.
Exclusions:
  • Ticket entrance Samaria (save ticket, check out):
  • + Adult 5€ / person
  • + Child up to 15 years - free of charge
  • Ticket boat:
  • + Adult 13€ / person
  • + Child 6,50€ / person (4 - 9 years)
  • + Up to 4 years - free of charge
  • For pick-up NOT from Heraklion region, extra charges may apply.
  • Take very seriously the decision to visit the gorge, especially if you have health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The path has to be overcome at a sufficiently energetic pace with the air temperature reaching sometimes up to thirty-odd degrees in the shade.
  • We offer lightweight hiking tours in the Imbros Gorge for active recreation for families with children.
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
  • From 6:00 to 22:00 (depends pick up location).
  • Tuesday: English, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
  • Wednesday: English, German, French, Italian, Dutch
  • Thursday: English, German
  • Saturday: English, German, French, Italian, Dutch
  • By bus (moving up to 2.5 hours).
  • The boat 50 minutes (one way).
  • Cancellation 48 hours prior to the tour date and earlier - 100% refund.
  • Cancellation 24-48 hours prior to the tour date - 75% refund.
  • No refunds in case of cancellation less than 24 hours prior to the tour date.

    • A unique walk through the Samaria Gorge, the largest in Europe, with a length of about 18 kilometers, will allow you not only to admire the breathtaking views of the wildlife, but also to test yourself.

  • Samaria Gorge is located in the heart of the majestic "White Mountains", south of Omalos plateau.
  • Tourist route begins at an altitude of 1250 meters above sea level along the trail with wooden fences, laid down the mountainside.
  • The narrowest and probably the most picturesque place called "Portes" - gates, where cliffs rise to a height of 500 meters, while the width of the river gorge at only 3-4 meters.
  • 47 bridges cross the river Tarraios passing through the White Mountains and the valley. In winter, the river is a raging tide and a babbling brook in the summer.
  • Since 1962, the Samaria Gorge is declared a national park with its unique flora and fauna. You get to meet with the inhabitants of the reserve - wild goats Kri-Kri or see rare species of orchids.
  • Pick-up from your hotel or any other place within North Heraklion region (for other regions of the island extra charges may apply).

  • Bus tour to Omalos plateau.
  • The walking tour begins in the early morning from Omalos plateau 43 km from the city of Chania. Walking time is about 5-6 hours, so be sure to take some water and something to eat.

  • Before entering the gorge and at the exit there are taverns where you can dine, and throughout the whole journey you will have to be content with only your own reserves.

  • Descenting along the picturesque mountain stream will take you to the southern coast of the island to Agia Roumeli.

  • After relaxing and swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Libyan Sea, you will go on a small boat along the southern coast of Crete to the port of Chora Sfakon where you will wait for the bus.

  • Drop-off at your hotel.

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