The 10 Best Tours in Omalos, Crete

Explore 3 amazing locations in a single day! A hidden herb garden with stunning views, a major natural attraction for a photo opp moment and explore a famous winery, which includes lunch, wine pairing and wine tasting. The tour’s first stop is an organic herb farm. Start by learning about the precious herbs of the land by a professional agronomist. Harvest mountain tea and botanicals to make your own tea blend! A short walk away is the picture-perfect entry point to Samaria Gorge, Take in the stunning panoramic views and snap some photos. After identifying aromas and tastes of herbs it is time to discover their influence in the wine. The next stop is the famous Manousakis winery to enjoy a wine and lunch pairing in their lush gardens. The produce is farm to table and the winery makes some of Crete's more famous wines from indigenous and international grapes organically grown in the Manousakis vineyards.

Inclusions: Farm to Table Lunch, 5 wines to taste, Herbal tea picking and blending from an herbal farm, Visit a Herb farm and blend your own Cretan mountain tea, Visit a Cretan winery, Visit the lookout point of Samaria Gorge, Private Sommelier (Diploma Level) and professional commentary

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As you walk downhill, you will come across the church of St. Nikolas, built on the ruins of an ancient temple. Half way down the gorge lies the old village of Samaria; its few houses are now used by the park wardens. Quench your thirst with mountain water running from the gorge’s springs. Keep walking. At some point you will reach Pórtes (also called “Iron Gates”), the three narrowest passages of the gorge. The steep cliffs here tower as high as 500m above sea level. This route also goes past Venetian castles and ruins of prehistoric settlements as well as remnants of many other historical periods. As you are walking, you might feel as if someone else is watching you: the presence of the wild Cretan goats, known as “kri kri”, will definitely make this route particularly exciting!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Transport with the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter air-conditioned luxury minibus, Experianced driver

Exclusions: food and drinks , Entrance fees to the Gorge (5 euro), Boat tickets from Aghia Roumeli to Chora Skafion (11 euro), Gratuities

There is no better way to experience the real side of Crete, than to traverse the island's unspoiled soil, swim in its crystal waters and stroll down its traditional villages. This hiking tour of the Samaria Gorge will give you the opportunity to do all 3 and at your own pace. Early in the morning, you will be picked up from designated spots around Chania via a luxurious bus and reach the starting point of your tour in Omalos Plateau around 7 am. Shadowed by the adjacent White Mountains and with plenty of drinking water to be found along the way in many natural springs, this self-paced hike will create unique memories for every traveler. Behind your group, there will always be a hiking escort to ensure everyone's safety and provide assistance if needed. At around 17:00 you will start your trip back to the place where you were picked up from.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, English Speaking guide

Exclusions: Admission to Samaria (5 € per adult, children free of charge), Boat ticket (11 € per adult, 5.50 € per child 5-12 years old), Personal expenses, extra beverages or meals

The Samaria Gorge houses rare fauna and flora and has therefore been proclaimed a national park for its preservation. The gorge of Samaria is the longest in Europe at 18km long. Its width ranges from between 150m to 3m at its narrowest point. Six hours should see you through in comfort and leave you time to take photos along the way -as you will certainly want to do. There are no particular difficulties as it gradually makes its way down toward sea level and there are also signals and signs to show you the way. Be sure to wear strong and comfortable footwear. NO SANDALS!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Local Tour guide is included

Exclusions: Breakfast, Entrance 5 euro per person and boat 10 euro per person

There is no better way to experience the real side of Crete, than to traverse the island's unspoiled soil, swim in its crystal waters and stroll down its traditional villages. This hiking tour of the Samaria Gorge will give you the opportunity to do all 3 and in your own pace. Samaria Gorge is one of the most scenic national parks in Europe, this gorge stretches more than 10 miles to the south coastal region and offers many hiking trails. If you search for unique hiking experience in Crete the Samaria is the place!

Inclusions: Pick up/drop off from designated spots around Rethymno with an air-conditioned luxury bus, English & German speaking hiking escort, All taxes, VAT inclusive

Exclusions: Admission to Samaria (5 € per adult, children under 15 free of charge), Boat ticket (11 € per adult, 5.50 € per child 5-12 years old), Personal expenses, extra beverages or meals, Customary tips to your driver and escort

If you are tired of walking but want photos for you Insta-followers, If you do not I feel like walking today but want to admire the terrific natural environment. If you want to live a superior experience without getting tired, then this excursion is made for you! We will arrive around 7 o’clock in the morning and after breakfast, you will have the chance to photo-shoot the entrance of the gorge and admire the creation of nature. The hiking guide will give you all the necessary instructions and then he will enter the gorge with the rest of the group (you will meet again at Agia Roumeli). The driver will take you to the small village of Sougia where you embark on the boat to reach the village of Agia Roumeli which is the exit of the gorge of Samaria. You can walk until the exit of the gorge, to the “Iron Gates” or swim and have a lunch there until you meet with the rest of the group.

Inclusions: Pick up/drop off from a designated spot in Chania with an air-conditioned luxury bus, English speaking hiking escort, All taxes, VAT inclusive

Exclusions: Admission to Samaria (5 € per adult, children free of charge) (optional), Round trip boat ticket (15 € per adult, 11 € per child 5-12 years old), Personal expenses, extra beverages or meals, Customary tips to your driver and escort

Join an escorted tour, enjoying a morning bus trip towards the west Crete, followed by a stop to Omalos plateau. Begin your walk with the group into Samaria gorge and enjoy its unique morphology on your way to the longest gorge hike in Europe. Reach Agia Roumeli south coast, where your sailing trip will bring you to Sfakia.

Inclusions: Pickup and Drop off from hotels and designated meeting points., Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan, Guide

Exclusions: Boat ticket Agia Roumeli - Sfakia 11.00 Euros per adult . Children 4-12 years 6 euro, Entrance ticket to Samaria 5.00 Euro per person., Food & Drinks

Enjoy a challenging trek through one of Europe's longest gorges. Marvel at natural wonders, from the White Mountains to a thousand-year-old forest.

Inclusions: Bus transport and guiding.

Exclusions: Entrance and boat ticket from Agia Roumeli to Sougia or Sfakia

The farm “tofillo” launches a new activity by opening his door on a program of experiential visits and experiences, for all those who want to have an experience with the organic herbs of Crete, the philosophy, tradition, the relationship with the land, the beneficial properties. For all those who have interest to smell, to taste and to enjoy a unique experience of sightseeing in time and nature. If something particularly characterizes the farm “tofillo” this is the environment. A few meters before the entrance of the famous Samaria Gorge, on the Omalos plateau, the nature that surrounds it and the altitude of 1,227 meters allows us to cultivate Organic Malotira, the famous Cretan mountain tea.

Inclusions: We offer diffrent kinds of loose herbal teas with honey or not.... and some more traditional tastes, Gloves and hand tools for experiential action, Each participator recieves a certification refering to activities and experience, You make dakos with local cheese, paximadia, olive oil, tomatoes and herbs

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The 18 km hike starts in Xyloskalo. You will discover a wide variety of fauna and flora, much of which is unique and found exclusively on this island, and you see the Kri-Kri, the wild Cretan goat. The ever-changing view and the wonderful scent of pinewood and Cretan Herbs make this walk, which is rocky at some points, a wonderful experience and make all the effort worthwhile. The isolated, deserted village of Samaria makes the ideal place for a rest before you continue to the 'Iron Gates', the point where the canyon walls are so close that they almost touch each other. Enjoy the fantastic rock formations and take advantage of this unique chance to taste the fresh , cold spring water. The walk ends at the small fishing village of Ayia Roumeli, with plenty of tavernas for you to enjoy a tasty meal and that well-earned drink. Relax on the beach and cool off in the turquoise waters of the Libyan Sea.

Inclusions: Pick up / drop off (Sissi till Georgopolis), Gasoline, Insurance, Escort, Transport by air-conditioned coach, Sandwich, croissant, juice, water, fruit

Exclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Entrance Samaria (5 euro per adult, free under 15 year), Boat (11 euro per adult, 6 euro per child)