Hiking · CRETE
The 15 best crete hiking tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it takes on foot and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Hike Samaria Gorge from Chania or Rethymno with a guide, mountain pickup, ferry ride, and swim at Agia Roumeli for $37.
“All round great trip. Third visit. Highly recommend this company and the Samaria Gorge in General!”
Review of Crete’s Imbros Gorge hike from Rethymno or Chania, with White Mountain scenery, a coastal swim, practical tips, and value advice.
“Everything was perfect, from the transfer (super nice women picked us up with the car and we get a coffee, she brought us to the bigger bus) the guide on the bus was amazing, she explained everything we saw during the road. Compliments to the team”
Review of Crete’s Samaria Gorge hike, with route details, costs, fitness advice, ferry views, swimming, and practical tips for a 17-hour day.
“The trip in Samaria Gorge was amazing. All these views were so beautiful. The road in Gorge was hard and legs hurt badly in the end, but it was worth it. I'm glad that i took this trip.”
Review of Crete’s Samaria Gorge hike, including the rocky trail, Agia Roumeli swim, boat ride, guide support, costs, and practical tips.
“The travel arrangements were excellent and the guide really knew his stuff It is a tough walk which took around 5 hours with a lot of uneven surface, but very enjoyable”
Review the Kourtaliotiko Gorge river trek in Crete, with waterfall swimming, natural pools, a small group, gear, and a Greek lunch.
“we had a wonderful trip with our guide Panos. it is amazing to see what passion he has for his job and nature in general. We have feit very welcome and would recommend this activity to anyone in Crete. for us this was a 2.5 hour drive from the appartment but Panos made it very worth it! 11/10”
Walk Imbros Gorge, visit Frangokastello, swim in the Libyan Sea, and enjoy hotel pickup from Georgioupolis for $34.
“Imposante Schlucht, allerdings ist leicht für die Wanderung etwas untertrieben. Schönes Meer in Frangokastello. Tolle Guides und Busfahrer.”
Review of the Samariá Gorge hike from Chania, with route details, costs, fitness advice, guides, transport, and practical booking tips.
“Pick-up, transport, and return transport all went very smoothly. The tour guide, Pari, was knowledgeable and very friendly. We arrived at the sea after about four hours, at around 12:15 p.m. The meeting point for the whole group was at 4:00 p.m. at Rousios to get the ferry tickets. So we had something to eat and then went swimming in the sea. After this meeting at 4:00 p.m., everyone was informed that they had the next 1.5 hours free until the ferry departed. So we had to wait again. Then there was the return trip to the starting point by bus. We just want to say that if you are…”
Review of Crete’s Kourtaliotiko Gorge river trek to Preveli Beach, with cold waterfalls, palm forest views, lunch, safety tips, and value advice.
“Amazing tour! This was a top highlight of our Greece trip for both myself and my partner. Great communication, and a very knowledgeable and fun guide, George. He was an amazing leader on the trip, pointing out things to see and look out for. The waterfall view was one of the best ever. George also knew lots of tricks and had tips to make the trip seem like we were the only ones in the canyon. I would do this again when returning to Crete.”
Review of the Samaria Gorge hike from Heraklion, with route details, costs, fitness advice, transport tips, and honest pros and cons.
“Nice walk when you are prepared - 25 years since my last time there! Nice breeze that day. Walking alone make you get in contact with people. Guide Theodora gave good information and guidance.”
Review the Samaria Gorge hiking tour from Chania, with practical advice on hiking, ferry costs, guides, transfers, gear, and value.
“It is a long hike and if you have never done any gorge hikes this is a good first start.. It is downhill almost most of the way and when you get to the river near the end and walk the bridges it makes it even more fun.”
Review of the Samariá Gorge hike from Chania, with trail advice, costs, transport details, guides, swimming, and practical tips for a demanding day.
“Prima bus, goede uitleg, veiligheid staat voorop. Alles heel goed geregeld.”
Review of a private gorge hike near Hersonissos, Crete, with hotel pickup, local guiding, riverbed scrambling, and practical booking advice.
“Luise, our guide, made the trip absolutely memorable. She was so well informed, taught us so much about nature, the gorge and Greek culture. And, had an infectious energy. The gorge was beautiful and really fun to hike- but she took the experience to new heights!! We adored her and this excursion!”
Hike Minoan paths through Kavousi Canyon, see Azorias and a 4,000-year-old olive tree, then swim at Tholos Beach.
“Alles was perfect in orde, niets op aan te merken!”
Review Samaria Gorge from Chania, including the hike, transport, costs, guide support, fitness demands, and tips for a smoother day.
“Hiking Samaria Gorge is a fantastic experience but quite challenging so I do recommend getting in shape first. It’s a long way with some difficult terrain, but so worth it for the views and overall experience. For us the low point was the coach ridRead more”
Swim from secluded West Cretan beaches, hike olive groves and gorges, and explore with a small group and local guides.
“This trip had no down sides. If you like to swim and hike this is for you. The guides, Manu, Fiona and Miltos were great. The swims were an achievable workout and the feeling of accomplishment was strong.The selection of the restaurants foRead more”
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