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The Samaria Gorge a lighter version

Full Day
From € 472 .00 Person

Destinations:
#chania
#omalos plateau
#agia irini gorge
#samaria gorge

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One hour drive from Chania town through the countryside and up the White Mountains will take us to the plateau of Omalos, the starting point of the 16km long Samaria Gorge. You can enter the gorge and hike just a small portion with your guide, then head back following the same path ( a steep downhill hike down and harsh uphill hike up, the max hike in the gorge is 45min per way, going further down is not an option on this tour). Instead, you can choose to leisurely explore the plateau, enjoy the spectacular views, take pictures and have a mountain tea at the local kiosk. The itinerary for the rest of the day is loose, your guide will present on the spot a range of available options, so you can choose to hike from null to 3 hrs, stay with the crowds or avoid them altogether, taking one of the quieter trails the area offers. The day ends with a visit to the laid back village of Sougia, by the south coast, where you will enjoy a swim by the clear waters of the Libyan Sea and lunch at one of its waterfront tavernas. Late afternoon return to Chania.
Departure 07:20am
Return 16:30

Includes

English speaking hiking guide
Entrance tickets to the gorge
Private transportation with driver

Excludes

× Lunch

Itinerary

Day 1

This tour begins with a scenic drive from Chania through the countryside and up the White Mountains, leading to the Omalos Plateau, where you'll have the option to explore part of the famous Samaria Gorge. Guests can hike a short portion of the gorge (a 45-minute hike each way on a steep path) or simply enjoy the views from the plateau, taking photos and trying local mountain tea at a kiosk. Afterward, the itinerary remains flexible, allowing guests to choose from a variety of activities presented by the guide, ranging from leisurely walks to quieter trails. The day wraps up in the village of Sougia on the southern coast, where you can swim in the Libyan Sea and enjoy a meal at a seaside taverna, before returning to Chania in the late afternoon.


R U N D O W N

07:00am - Drive from Chania to Omalos Plateau

08:30am - Photo stop and treat

09:00am - Optional hikes (part of Samaria gorge, Basiliki Strata or part of Agia Irini gorge)

12:30pm - Beach and lunch time in Sougia

14:30 - Drive back to Chania

16:30 - Return to the hotel

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