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15 Best Hiking & Trekking Tours In Greece

The Greek classics.

The 15 most popular hiking & trekking tours in Greece, with what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.

15 Best Hiking & Trekking Tours In Greece

From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide - The 17-Kilometer Reality Check: Crowds, Footing, and Timing

1.From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

Most Popular★ 4.6

Guided Samaria Gorge trek from Chania to Agia Roumeli, with ferry ride. Challenging 17-km walk, then time to swim.

“The guide was very thorough in explaining the descent into and hike across the gorge, she made sure we understood how difficult it could be. The gorge was gorgeous! For me the hike was quite difficult, but I enjoyed it a lot and pushed myself to make the times indicated. The hours of rest in…”

3,191 reviews9 - 12 hoursFrom $41by PLATANOS TOURS

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From Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trek, Pickup & Guide

From Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trek, Pickup & Guide - The Drive From Rethymno to Omalos: White Mountains Views With a Purpose

2.From Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trek, Pickup & Guide

★ 4.5

Hike Samaria Gorge from Rethymno with a multilingual escort, then cool off in Agia Roumeli and ride the ferry back to Sfakia.

“I don't think you could do it cheaper unless you're prepared to hike back up the 16km after a 4ish hour descend (which I wouldn't advise!) Incredible day and very smooth transport/organisation. Thank you so much! I have certainly recommended to everyone I know!”

1,610 reviews9 - 12 hoursFrom $37by PLATANOS TOURS

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From Chania/Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike with Pickup

From Chania/Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike with Pickup - Pickup from Chania or Rethymno: how the morning actually runs

3.From Chania/Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike with Pickup

★ 4.5

Guided Samariá Gorge hike from Chania or Rethymno, ending with an Agia Roumeli sea swim and ferry to Sougia.

“A well organized trip, and well worth the money to avoid hassles of coordinating bus, tickets, maps, and ferries by yourself. We def got our exercise that day, hiking 16 kms on steep, rough terrain and descending 1250 m into the gorge! Awesome!”

1,010 reviews1 dayFrom $37by Allcretetours

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From Chania: Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide

From Chania: Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide - Coach Time From Chania to the Mountains (and Why It Matters)

4.From Chania: Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide

★ 4.6

Guided Samaria Gorge from Chania with a pro hiking guide, tough downhill views, Kri-Kri chances, and a swim in Agia Roumeli.

“I liked the hike and parts of it were fairly technical. I’ve hiked a lot in BC mountains as well as the Cascade mountains in WA state so I had a good basis for knowing trails. The trickiest part were the small stones that were easy to slide on. I loved the scenery. The gorge…”

720 reviews14 hoursFrom $37by TourMaster

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Meteora Small Group Hiking tour with Transfer and Monastery Visit

Meteora Small Group Hiking tour with Transfer and Monastery Visit - Getting there smoothly: Kalambaka or Kastraki pickup at 8:30

From Heraklion: Samaria Gorge & Agia Roumeli Hiking Day Trip

From Heraklion: Samaria Gorge & Agia Roumeli Hiking Day Trip - Omalos Plateau: where the trek starts feeling serious

6.From Heraklion: Samaria Gorge & Agia Roumeli Hiking Day Trip

★ 4.4

Hike the world-famous Samaria Gorge from Heraklion, then swim and relax in Agia Roumeli before a ferry ride to Sfakia.

“Really well organised excursion that couldn't have been made any easier. Plenty of options to buy food/drinks before if you hadn't brought supplies (we had) and clear instructions on the various stages. You will take the hike itself at your own pace, and likely not see the guide until the end. As others have remarked,…”

422 reviews15.5 - 17.5 hoursFrom $58by Cretan Odyssey

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Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide

Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide - Entering Samaria Gorge: 600 Steps, St. Nicolas, and the Iron Gates

7.Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide

★ 4.5

Hike Samaria Gorge from Chania with pickup, an A/C bus, a scenic boat leg, and time to swim at Agia Roumeli.

“Amazing experience! Our tour guide Ingrid was very informative, friendly and safe conscious. Would highly recommend! Note: If you have any questions, CALL Viator or Tour directly.”

372 reviews14 hours (approx.)From $51.89by Fantasy Travel

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From Rethymno/Chania: Imbros Gorge Hike

From Rethymno/Chania: Imbros Gorge Hike - The bus ride through the White Mountains (and why it matters)

8.From Rethymno/Chania: Imbros Gorge Hike

★ 4.4

Guided hike through Imbros Gorge from Rethymno or Chania, ending with sea-time in Chora Sfakion for swimming and lunch.

“Bus ride was beautiful and scenic, gorge hike a lot of fun. The drinks served from a well at the halfway point was fun and quirky. The unexpected highlight of the tour was the absolutely PERFECT beach at the end of the Gorge. I could have stayed there five hours longer. Don’t miss swimming and…”

353 reviews8 hoursFrom $30by Allcretetours

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From Chania: Samaria Gorge Hike with Local Mountain Guide

From Chania: Samaria Gorge Hike with Local Mountain Guide - Getting There From Chania: The Bus Day That Sets You Up

9.From Chania: Samaria Gorge Hike with Local Mountain Guide

★ 4.5

Hike Crete’s Samaria Gorge from Omalos to Agia Roumeli with a local guide, swim in cool waters, then return by ferry and bus.

“Best hike I have ever done, it was simply stunning. Tough if you are not used to walking and the heat was intense but worth it. It's a very very long day so be prepared, but again worth it.”

282 reviews14 hoursFrom $36by Io Tours

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Kalabaka: Meteora Small-Group Hiking Tour w/ Monastery Visit

Kalabaka: Meteora Small-Group Hiking Tour w/ Monastery Visit - Starting in Kalabaka: The Ride That Sets the Tone

10.Kalabaka: Meteora Small-Group Hiking Tour w/ Monastery Visit

★ 4.9

A guided morning hike in Meteora with monastery viewpoints, close-up rock formations, and an Eastern Orthodox visit from Kalabaka.

“We enjoyed very much the trekking. We appreciated that we have been divided in 2 smaller groups for a better experience. Our guide was very competent and helpful. The meteoras are a mistic area and in this way you can approach them outside the crowd feeling the calmness and beauty. Thank you!”

205 reviews5 hoursFrom $35by Visit Meteora

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From Chania: Imbros Gorge Guided Hike and Village Visit

From Chania: Imbros Gorge Guided Hike and Village Visit - The historical waypoints you can actually find: Airplane, Stenada, Mesofarango, Xepitira Arch

From Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Full-Day Hike

From Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Full-Day Hike - Hiking 16 km through Samaria Gorge: cliffs, springs, and Kri-Kri country

13.From Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Full-Day Hike

★ 4.3

A full-day hike from Rethymno through Samaria Gorge’s Iron Gates, ending with free time in Agia Roumeli and a ferry ride.

“Ο Λεωνιδας εξαιρετικός ξεναγός και πάρα πολύ βοηθητικός. Υπέροχο μέρος αξίζει πάρα πολύ . Το γραφείο δεν είναι και πολύ εξυπηρετικό δηλαδή έπρεπε να πάω μισή ώρα με το αμάξι για την παραλαβή ενώ το λεωφορείο περνούσε μπροστά απο το σπίτι μου. Έστειλα email καμμία απάντηση. Επισης στην τιμή δεν έχουν βάλει το εισιτήριο εισόδου…”

129 reviews12 hoursFrom $37by Allcretetours

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Crete: Samaria Gorge Hiking with transfer and expert Escort

Crete: Samaria Gorge Hiking with transfer and expert Escort - Omalos Plateau Start: White Peaks, Long Shadows, and Sturdy Shoes

14.Crete: Samaria Gorge Hiking with transfer and expert Escort

★ 4.6

Hike Crete’s Samaria Gorge with first-aid expert guides, transfers, time in Agia Roumeli, and a south-coast boat ride.

“Our guide Nicos was awesome. The pick up point was prompt and easy to find. Nico's explained to us very clearly out itinerary for the day so when it and checked in with us on the trail. Getting back was also so smooth. I highly recommend this service.”

125 reviews12 - 16 hoursFrom $47by Cretanholidays

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Santorini: Caldera Trail Guided Hike and Sunset Viewing

Santorini: Caldera Trail Guided Hike and Sunset Viewing - From Fira Toward Skaros: Volcanic Power at First Light

15.Santorini: Caldera Trail Guided Hike and Sunset Viewing

★ 4.9

A guided Santorini caldera hike through Fira, Firostefani, Imerovigli, and Oia, ending with a big 360° sunset and picnic.

“I could have done this hike alone but guided by Eva and with other people made it so much more enjoyable. Warning: wear your most comfortable hikers, the path is solid and hard on feet and knees. Tremendous Caldera views the whole way.”

110 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $229by Trekking Hellas Santorini

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