3-Day Samaria Gorge Hike from Chania or Rethymno with Coastal Trails

Start after pick-up from Chania Airport or Rethymno city, accompanied by your Crete tour guide.

After 1 hour and 30 minutes, arrive at Imbros Gorge and have your breakfast.

Later, start hiking on a 7 km easy walk through a green paradise of vegetation.

Around 03:00 pm, you will be transferred by minibus to Agios Ioannis village, located at an altitude of 850 m.

Have your lunch and relax.

Take an optional short sunset hike in the evening.

After having breakfast with the guide, start hiking on a 7 km path to St. Paul's Chapel in front of the magical Libyan Sea.

Swim in the crystal-clear waters for about an hour or more.

Continue walking along the coast for 5 km to reach the village of Agia Roumeli at around 02:30 pm, where you will eat and relax.

In the evening, you could arrange an extra activity with the guide, such as sea kayaking.

Hike through the famous Samaria Gorge for 16 km, but in the opposite direction, so you will have the chance to be alone in the first half of the route. Along the way, you will be accompanied by amazing rock formations and a river coming from the mountains.

Stop at the old village in the middle of the gorge to eat some snacks before arriving at the Omalos plateau.

Later, transfer by minibus for lunch at a local taverna and return to the hotel in the evening.