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Best Hiking & Trekking In Heraklion

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The 5 most popular hiking & trekking in Heraklion. Here's what each one actually delivers, who runs them, and what they cost.

5 Best Hiking & Trekking In Heraklion

Full Day Hiking at Samaria Gorge&Agia Rumeli Beach from Heraklion

Full Day Hiking at Samaria Gorge&Agia Rumeli Beach from Heraklion - Omalos Plateau: The Quick Supplies Stop That Matters

1.Full Day Hiking at Samaria Gorge&Agia Rumeli Beach from Heraklion

Most Popular★ 4.0

Samaria Gorge hike plus Agia Roumeli beach swim from Heraklion. Transport and guide included; add park entry and boat fee.

“The experience was really fantastic. It was hard, but really great. May be a little bit too difficult for someone who is not hiking or walking long distances in everyday life. Really loved the guide of our excursion and everything was just a wonderful experience.”

29 reviews16 to 17 hours (approx.)From $60.15by Cretan Odyssey

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Samaria Gorge Hike from Heraklion region


2.Samaria Gorge Hike from Heraklion region

★ 4.0

A guided Samaria Gorge hike from Heraklion with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and an Agia Roumeli beach swim.

“The tour and experience was absolutely mesmerizing. Very happy we did this trip and would 10/10 recommend it to anyone wanting to see the beauties of Crete. Our guide was also amazing. She went above and beyond to make sure everything ran on track and was very knowledgeable about the island.”

23 reviewsFrom $68.78by Status MLB Travel Agency

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Imbros Gorge Hiking Day Trip with transportation

Imbros Gorge Hiking Day Trip with transportation - Your 6:30 a.m. start: why the schedule matters

3.Imbros Gorge Hiking Day Trip with transportation

★ 4.5

Full-day Imbros Gorge hike with hotel pickup, plus Frangokastello castle and a Libyan Sea swim from Heraklion for about $48.

“My husband and I, along with two friends, Went on the Imbros Gorge hike. It was a fabulous experience! Although described as "easy," we found the rocky terrain challenging, but worth every step. The gorge is spectacularly beautiful and we were lucky to have perfect weather for our hike. But the best part of our…”

20 reviews11 hours (approx.)From $48.06by Cretan Holidays

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Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Heraklion with Guide

Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Heraklion with Guide - Pickup in Heraklion and the ride to Omalos

4.Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Heraklion with Guide

★ 3.5

Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Heraklion with pickup, tickets handled, and a boat-to-Sfakia return. Plan for a tough 5–6 hour trek.

“My husband and I enjoyed this challenging 16km hike down a mountain goat path through the beautiful Samaria Gorge. “Stunning pictures.”The map indicating distances and the time you should be there was very helpful and it was nice that you could set your own paRead more”

6 reviewsFrom $58by PLATANOS TOURS

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Private Trekking Rouvas Gorge

Private Trekking Rouvas Gorge - The Route Begins at Zaros: E4 Trail to Agios Nikolaos Gorge

5.Private Trekking Rouvas Gorge

★ 4.5

Hike Rouvas Gorge from Zaros Lake to Rouvas Forest, with hotel pickup, a scenic riverbed, and a flexible Dyo Prini viewpoint.

“C’était extraordinaire! Le paysage, les chèvres, la senteur du thym, plusieurs de nos sens sont sollicités! Assez difficile comme randonnée! Notre guide Nick était très attentionné et aidant!”

4 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $591.46by Explor.gr, Safari Tours, Outdoor Activities, 4WD & Off-Road Tours, Alternartive tourism

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