Rethymnon Trip Overview
Come with us to explore Samaria Gorge, the most majestic gorge in Europe and get ready to live a unique experience! We start in the heart of the White Mountains, from the plain of Omalos and will arrive after 6 hrs and 11 miles at the libyan Sea!
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.
The hike is not suggested for people facing health problems, or suffering from conditions affecting their lower extremities the elderly pregnant women.
Additional Info
Duration: 14 hours
Starts: Rethymnon, Greece
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rethymnon, Rethymnon Prefecture, Greece
Come with us to explore Samaria Gorge, the most majestic gorge in Europe and get ready to live a unique experience! We start in the heart of the White Mountains, from the plain of Omalos and will arrive after 6 hrs and 11 miles at the libyan Sea!
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.
The hike is not suggested for people facing health problems, or suffering from conditions affecting their lower extremities the elderly pregnant women.
Stop At: Samaria Gorge, Hora Sfakion 730 11, Greece
On your Samaria gorge adventure, the bus will take you first along the north coast and then up into the White Mountains to the omalos Plateau and the entrance to the gorge. There, at a height of 1.100m, you will begin the 16km walk through the longest and most beautiful gorge in Europe. After the strenuous but spectacular walk, you will be conveyed by boat on an equally glorious trip from Agia roumeli, the village at the end of the gorge, to Chora Sfakion, where the bus will be waiting to take you back home. good walking shoes are necessary.
Arrival to Omalos high plain – coffee stop 8.30 – 9.00
Entering the gorge ~ 9.15
Meeting in Agia Roumeli – 16.30 (sometimes 17.00)
Boat departure from Agia Roumeli 17.30
Boat arrival to Sfakia – 18.30
Back: Georgioupoli 20.00, Rethymno 20.30, Panormo 21.00
Guides give to customers map of the gorge and explain recommended timings for gorge walk. So tourists can easily find their location and understand how much time they need more to exit.
Our guides have passed the gorge hundreds of times and they are always close to the group checking if everything is ok.
Duration: 6 hours
