Samaria Gorge Tour – Sfakia Round Trip
(Prices valid for departure from Platanias region)
We are available 24/7 and happy to pick you up directly from your accommodation and take you to Samaria Gorge with ease. Possible scenic stops along the way can be arranged. The trip concludes with your driver bringing you back to your original pickup location at the agreed time.
Explore the Legendary Samaria Gorge
Discover one of Crete’s most breathtaking natural wonders during the Samaria Gorge Tour. Starting at Xyloskalo, near the village of Omalos, the trail descends into the Samaria National Park — an area of spectacular beauty and ecological importance.
Gorge length: 13 km through the National Park
Total hike distance: 16 km (includes 3 km from the gorge exit to Agia Roumeli)
Entrance Fee: €5 (Free for children under 15, half-price for students)
Once in Agia Roumeli, you’ll take a ferry to Hora Sfakion or Paleochora, where your driver will be waiting to return you to your accommodation.
Highlights of the Samaria Gorge Experience
Walk through the longest gorge in Europe
Encounter ancient forests of cypress and pine
Witness unique wildlife, like the endangered Cretan kri-kri goat
Discover dramatic cliffs, natural springs, and stone bridges
Pass through the iconic “Iron Gates”, where the gorge narrows to just 3 meters wide
Finish at the Libyan Sea in Agia Roumeli, a beautiful remote village only accessible by foot or boat
Optional Tip
To avoid the main crowds, consider starting your hike later in the day. Arriving in Agia Roumeli by evening allows you to enjoy the gorge in peace and even spend the night there for a quiet beach morning before your return.
What’s Included:
Pickup & return from your accommodation in Platanias region
Transfer to Xyloskalo (Samaria Gorge entrance)
Return transfer from Hora Sfakion or Paleochora
Assistance and tips for completing the hike
Optional scenic stops upon request
Not included:
Entrance ticket to Samaria Gorge (€5)
Ferry ticket from Agia Roumeli to your return port
Book now and immerse yourself in the raw beauty of Crete’s most famous gorge — a true once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Summer timetable for the ferry line:
- Returning to Hora Sfakion:
01/04/2018 – 30/04/2018 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Agia Roumeli – Loutro – Hora Sfakion*4 11:30*1 & 17:00 11:30*1 & 17:00 11:30*1 & 17:00 11:30*1 & 17:00 11:30*1 & 17:00 11:30*1 & 17:00 11:30*1 & 17:00
01/05/2018 – 31/10/2018 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Agia Roumeli – Loutro – Hora Sfakion*4 08:30*1 & 11:30 & 17:30 08:30*1 & 11:30 & 17:30 08:30*1 & 11:30 & 17:30 08:30*1 & 11:30 & 17:30 08:30*1 & 11:30 & 17:30 08:30*1 & 11:30 & 17:30 08:30*1 & 11:30 & 17:30
01/05/2018 – 31/10/2018 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Agia Roumeli – Loutro – Hora Sfakion*4 08:30*1 & 11:30 & 17:30 08:30*1 & 11:30 & 17:30 08:30*1 & 11:30 & 17:30 08:30*1 & 11:30 & 17:30 08:30*1 & 11:30 & 17:30 08:30*1 & 11:30 & 17:30 08:30*1 & 11:30 & 17:30
Prices:
Adult:12,5 €
Child: 6,00 €
Returning to Paleohora:
| 18/12/2017 – 31/03/2018 | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Agia Roumeli – Sougia – Paleohora | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 01/04/2018 – 30/04/2018 | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Agia Roumeli – Sougia – Paleohora | 17:00*1 | 17:00*1 | 17:00*1 | 17:00*1 | 17:00*1 | 17:00*1 | 17:00*1 |
01/07/2018 – 09/09/2018 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Agia Roumeli – Sougia – Paleohora 17:30 17:30 17:30 17:30 17:30 17:30 17:30
| 10/09/2018 – 31/10/2018 | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Agia Roumeli – Sougia – Paleohora | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
rices:
Adult:17,20 €
Child: 8,60 €
NOTE: The time table is limited so you should be at Agia Roumeli on one of the available departure times.
The trip ends with the driver returning you from Hora Sfakion (or Paleohora)at your starting point.
EXTRA
Entrance fee to gorge: 5 euros (free for children under 15 years old, half price to students)
Boat ticket from Agia Roumeli to Hora Sfakion or to Paleohora
