Reaching the Gorge of Samaria with an organized tour

The most popular way to experience the Samaria Gorge is by booking an organized tour with a group bus. Pick-up and drop-off services are available from your hotel, with air-conditioned buses and an expert guide, to enhance your experience. The tour fee includes transportation (bus fares and the ferry fare from Agia Roumeli to Sougia), entrance fees to the gorge and the cost of a professional guide, so you don't have to worry about any details.

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Reaching the Gorge of Samaria with an organized tour

The most popular way to experience the Samaria Gorge is by booking an organized tour with a group bus. Pick-up and drop-off services are available from your hotel, with air-conditioned buses and an expert guide, to enhance your experience. The tour fee includes transportation (bus fares and the ferry fare from Agia Roumeli to Sougia), entrance fees to the gorge and the cost of a professional guide, so you don't have to worry about any details.

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The Hike Begins At Xyloskalo

A bus picks you up from your hotel at a prearranged time, early in the morning, and takes you to Omalos, to the entrance of the gorge. From there, you proceed and cross the gorge, on foot, enjoying the breathtaking scenery under the guidance of an experienced and knowledgeable guide.

While passing the gorge, despite being part of a group, you are free to hike at your own pace and can meet up with the rest of the group at a pre-arranged time and place in Agia Roumeli, before taking the ferry to Sougia and from there the bus back to Chania. The tour is completed when you are brought back to your hotel in the evening.

The Easy Way

If you're not up for traversing the entire gorge, there's an option to pursue a less strenuous program. Essentially, you'll follow the same itinerary as the rest of the group up until you arrive at the entrance of the gorge at Xyloskalo. From there, you'll hop back onto the bus and continue onward to Sougia.

Once you are there, you'll board on a ferry that will transport you to Agia Roumeli.Upon reaching Agia Roumeli, you may enter the gorge exit and walk for as long as you desire, perhaps up to the well-known 'doors' which are located about 2 kilometers away, provided you pay the entrance fee of 5.00€.

Alternatively, you can stay in Agia Roumeli, go for a swim, and wait for the rest of the group to meet up, before taking the ferry to Sougia and from there the bus back to Chania. At the end of the tour, in the evening, you will be transported back to your hotel to conclude the excursion.

The Hike Begins At Xyloskalo

A bus picks you up from your hotel at a prearranged time, early in the morning, and takes you to Omalos, to the entrance of the gorge. From there, you proceed and cross the gorge, on foot, enjoying the breathtaking scenery under the guidance of an experienced and knowledgeable guide.

While passing the gorge, despite being part of a group, you are free to hike at your own pace and can meet up with the rest of the group at a pre-arranged time and place in Agia Roumeli, before taking the ferry to Sougia and from there the bus back to Chania. The tour is completed when you are brought back to your hotel in the evening.

The Easy Way

If you're not up for traversing the entire gorge, there's an option to pursue a less strenuous program. Essentially, you'll follow the same itinerary as the rest of the group up until you arrive at the entrance of the gorge at Xyloskalo. From there, you'll hop back onto the bus and continue onward to Sougia.

Once you are there, you'll board on a ferry that will transport you to Agia Roumeli.Upon reaching Agia Roumeli, you may enter the gorge exit and walk for as long as you desire, perhaps up to the well-known 'doors' which are located about 2 kilometers away, provided you pay the entrance fee of 5.00€.

Alternatively, you can stay in Agia Roumeli, go for a swim, and wait for the rest of the group to meet up, before taking the ferry to Sougia and from there the bus back to Chania. At the end of the tour, in the evening, you will be transported back to your hotel to conclude the excursion.

Getting to the Gorge by car

For those who prefer to get to the Gorge by car, renting a car is easy. Renting a car provides the flexibility to make your own schedule for your visit to the gorge and a comfortable return with your family or friends.

There are several ways you can get to the gorge with a car, depending on the route you choose.

Getting to the Gorge by car

For those who prefer to get to the Gorge by car, renting a car is easy. Renting a car provides the flexibility to make your own schedule for your visit to the gorge and a comfortable return with your family or friends.

There are several ways you can get to the gorge with a car, depending on the route you choose.

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