Full Day Tour to Samaria Gorge

Enjoy this excursion to the prized national forest of Crete, the Samaria Gorge - the longest and most beautiful gorge in Europe.

Walk through the gorge, approximately 11 miles (18 kilometers) which begins at the plateau of Omalos.

Cross through the White Mountains and finish at the tiny village of Aghia Roumeli on the Libyan Sea. The route is enriched with flowers, herbs and trees, little fountains, abandoned settlements and wild goats known as Kri-Kri, as well as birds of prey.

From the secluded village of Aghia Roumeli, take the boat to the village of Chora Sfakion to meet the coach for return trip to Heraklion.

Schedule Details Departs: Seasonal

May 1 to October 31, 2008
Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday Departure Point: Tour commences from selected Crete hotels Departure Time: 6:00am Return details: Tour returns to original point of departure at approximately 10:00pm Hotel Pickup:

Tour departs from hotels in selected areas of Crete (see below). Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking. You MUST call the supplier at least 24 hours prior to tour commencement to reconfirm all tour and departure details. If the supplier does not pickup from your hotel, they will advise you of the meeting point when you call. The contact details will be listed on your voucher.

Available from:

• AREA 1: Hotels from Rethymno to Bali (Rethymno, Platanias, Adele, Skaleta, Panormo, Bali)
• AREA 2: Hotels from Agia Pelagia to Fodele
• AREA 3: Hotels from Ammoudara to Malia (Ammoudara, Heraklion, Amnissos, Kokkini Hani, Gournes, Gouves, Anissaras, Analipsi, Hersonissos, Piskopiano, Koutouloufari, Stalida, Malia)
• AREA 4: Hotels from Sissi to Milatos
• AREA 5: Hotels from Ag. Nikolaos to Elounda

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