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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.
Guided Samaria Gorge trek from Chania to Agia Roumeli, with ferry ride. Challenging 17-km walk, then time to swim.
“Everything was great. The transport was on time and Sara is a great guide taking care of everyone’s wellbeing. I do recommend the trip.”
Hike Samaria Gorge from Rethymno with a multilingual escort, then cool off in Agia Roumeli and ride the ferry back to Sfakia.
“This day was amazing, the walk was very pleasant, weather was not too warm and the landscapes were breathtaking. The beach at arrival is very nice and overall the day trip was very well organised. We highly recommend the taverna Calypso, owners are lovely and the food exquisite.”
Guided Samariá Gorge hike from Chania or Rethymno, ending with an Agia Roumeli sea swim and ferry to Sougia.
“Excellent day out! Super gorgeous views - the 16km walk doesn’t feel long as we were too busy admiring the beautiful landscape. Definitely worth the hike!”
Guided Samaria Gorge from Chania with a pro hiking guide, tough downhill views, Kri-Kri chances, and a swim in Agia Roumeli.
“Great value and top day with Ingrid ! Strongly recommended”
Small-group Meteora hike with Kalambaka pickup, a guided UNESCO rock-forest trail, and monastery visits including Great Meteoron and Ypapanti.
“Amazing tour with a hilarious, knowledgeable tour guide. Dimitris I think his name was, probably misspelled. You get to see some of the best sights outside of the main monastery attractions. Which is super nice because you don't need a tour guide for the monasteries anyway. Highly recommend for those in good shape. Very easy…”
Hike the world-famous Samaria Gorge from Heraklion, then swim and relax in Agia Roumeli before a ferry ride to Sfakia.
“We had a brilliant day hiking Samaria Gorge! The travel is long from Heraklion but it's worth it. The bus is comfortable and the guide was very knowledgeable. We made plenty of stops on the way there and back for snacks & toilet breaks. There are opportunities to buy lunch on the way. I would…”
Hike Samaria Gorge from Chania with pickup, an A/C bus, a scenic boat leg, and time to swim at Agia Roumeli.
“Incredible experience but hard. The scenery and terrain is spectacular it don’t underestimate the length and the focus it takes. Wear good hiking shoes and it will be a worthwhile experience.”
Guided hike through Imbros Gorge from Rethymno or Chania, ending with sea-time in Chora Sfakion for swimming and lunch.
“Very nice trip and guide! Trip started from around 8 and ended around 17:30, with the bus picking us up and leaving us at our hotel. Proper shoes are a must as the hike through the gorge is downhill and the path is mostly made of stones, a lot of loose ones. It got progresively…”
Hike Crete’s Samaria Gorge from Omalos to Agia Roumeli with a local guide, swim in cool waters, then return by ferry and bus.
“Everything was very well organised and the guide was incredibly helpful, friendly and informative from start to finish.”
A guided morning hike in Meteora with monastery viewpoints, close-up rock formations, and an Eastern Orthodox visit from Kalabaka.
“I really enjoyed the hike with our guide Evan and some fellow travelers. The walk is accessible to anyone who enjoy a walk in nature. We were provided along the way with some information on the history of the place and nature, which made the walk very nice. This is a good introduction to Meteora!”
A guided 17-hour Samaria Gorge hike in Crete, ending with beach time in Agia Roumeli and a ferry ride along the coast.
“need to have a good fitness level. overall a fab day. really enjoyed it. def a worthwhile visit”
Hike Imbros Gorge from Chania, see WWII-era passages and the Xepitira Arch, then swim in Sfakia’s calm sea.
“Excellent day - just as described Ingrid and Manos were great”
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…”
Hike Crete’s Samaria Gorge with first-aid expert guides, transfers, time in Agia Roumeli, and a south-coast boat ride.
“Claudia is the best guide I've ever saw. And the Samaria Gorge is just awesome!”
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.”
