The 15 Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Greece

1.Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,191 reviews · 9 - 12 hours · from $41Our pick

Chania to Samaria Gorge in one day, guided trek from the White Mountains, Agia Roumeli swim, ferry to Sougia. Challenging, worth it.

“The adventure through the gorge and our awesome guide”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,610 reviews · 9 - 12 hours · from $37

Hike Samaria Gorge from Rethymno with a multilingual guide, then swim in Agia Roumeli and return by ferry and air-conditioned coach.

“The pick up was on-time and the drive was very smooth and safe. The guide was very informative and clear with his instructions and how the day would proceed.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,010 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Chania or Rethymno with pickup, Iron Gates passage, and a swim in Agia Roumeli by ferry.

“This was a brilliant day. We had two problems initially - our pickup failed to stop and pick us up but we phoned the contact number and they sent a car to collect us and get ahead of the coach so that we could rejoin. Second was that the gorge was then closed due to high winds just as we were about to arrive. But the guide was great and on the spot arranged an alternative trip to Imbros gorge which we enjoyed. We then rebooked Samaria gorge with a discount . At the second attempt we succeeded - we were picked up on time (5:45am) and arrived at the…”

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4.Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 720 reviews · 14 hours · from $37

Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Chania, 16 km descent with a pro guide, Kri-Kri chances, swim at Agia Roumeli, boat to Sougia.

“Great value and top day with Ingrid ! Strongly recommended”

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5.Meteora Small Group Hiking tour with Transfer and Monastery Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 484 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $36.28Top rated

Small-group Meteora hike plus monastery visits from Kalambaka. Walk hidden trails and see Great Meteoro and Ypapanti.

“great hike with some great sights and views. feels great to walk around the mountains of meteora and learn about the history of the place with a great tour guide.”

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6.Samaria Gorge & Agia Roumeli Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 422 reviews · 15.5 - 17.5 hours · from $58

Hike Samaria Gorge from Heraklion, swim at Agia Roumeli, then ride the ferry back to Chora Sfakion.

“The hike was awesome and worth doing. The transportation just makes for such a long day. We got picked up from nearby hotel by mini bus that took us to big bus which stops for other hikers and then makes 2 twenty minute stops for food and bathroom so trip was 4 hours to gorge. Then trip home is 2 stop ferry to bus with one 20 minute drop with several drop offs to mini bus with more drop offs. So left at 6am and back to hotel at 10:30 pm. Hike was beautiful and worth it but the travel there and back is so long. If you can find…”

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7.Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 372 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $51.89

Hike Samaria Gorge from Chania with an escort, boat to the south coast, and a beach finish at Agia Roumeli.

“Amazing and challenging hike. As advertised. Amazing views and stunning scenery. The whole thing was well-organized. Prompt bus pickup at my hotel at 6am, and safe transportation to the start and from the ferry drop off. Amazing guide. You are at the whim Of the ferry schedule to start the return so it is a full day (back to my hotel at 9:00pm). Not for the feint of heart. The first 4km is a steep downward hike - stone stairs, uneven and rocky footing. The descent was less steep for the rest. But you need to maintain focus for footing.”

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8.From Rethymno/Chania: Imbros Gorge Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 353 reviews · 8 hours · from $30Best value

Guided Imbros Gorge hike with easy downhill cliffs, WWII-era sights, then beach time in Chora Sfakion for a swim and meal.

“Appreciated been dropped off at the very start of the gorge . Would have liked to had information during the hike eg. Interesting facts about fossils and rock formations. History of gorge”

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9.Samaria Gorge Hike with Local Mountain Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 282 reviews · 14 hours · from $36

Hike Crete’s Samaria Gorge with a local mountain guide from Chania, go at your own pace, swim in Agia Roumeli, then return by ferry.

“It was fun, but it’s a very long day. You definitly need sturdy shoes for the walk.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 205 reviews · 5 hours · from $35

A guided morning hike through Meteora’s sandstone hills, panoramic monastery viewpoints, and a visit to Great Meteoron or Varlaam.

“Excellent tour guide and loves what he does and I would do tour again and again!”

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11.Samaria Gorge Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 201 reviews · 17 hours · from $56

Guided Samaria Gorge hike in Crete with Iron Gates, Samaria village, Kri-Kri goats, sea swim at Agia Roumeli, plus ferry.

“The trip in Samaria Gorge was amazing. All these views were so beautiful. The road in Gorge was hard and legs hurt badly in the end, but it was worth it. I'm glad that i took this trip.”

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12.Imbros Gorge Guided Hike and Village Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 133 reviews · 8 hours · from $35

Guided Imbros Gorge hike from Chania to Chora Sfakion, with Xepitira Arch stops, fortress views, and a Libyan Sea swim.

“Absolutely amazing hike. Not that hard, since it’s mostly downhill, but on a very rocky path. Would for sure go again. The entrance is €3 and not €2.5 as it says on the information. It was also more like a 11-12 hour tour and not 8 hours. Not that this was an issue for me, just to inform others about it.”

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13.Samariá Gorge Full-Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 129 reviews · 12 hours · from $37

Full-day hike through Samaria Gorge from Rethymno, with Iron Gates, Kri-Kri sightings, a seaside swim, and a ferry ride.

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14.Samaria Gorge Hiking with transfer and expert Escort

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 125 reviews · 12 - 16 hours · from $47

Hike Europe’s longest gorge in Crete with a first aid-trained escort, then swim in Agia Roumeli and ride the south coast by boat.

“The travel arrangements were excellent and the guide really knew his stuff It is a tough walk which took around 5 hours with a lot of uneven surface, but very enjoyable”

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15.Caldera Trail Guided Hike and Sunset Viewing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 110 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $229

Guided Santorini caldera rim hike from Fira to Oia with village stops, a picnic lunch, and a 360 sunset view.

“For the inaugural visit to Greece in celebration of my parents' 50th anniversary, we opted for this particular hike due to the highly recommended caldera vistas along its trails. The scenery and panoramic views proved to be absolutely breathtaking. Our tour guide, Sophia Mpougioukou, was incredibly sweet and attentive, taking excellent care of my family. Given that my parents are in their 70s, the hike presented a strenuous challenge for them. However, Sophia vigilantly looked after their well-being throughout the entire excursion, even offering them walking sticks, which proved to be indispensable, especially in rugged and demanding terrain. This unforgettable experience will stay with us f...”

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