The 15 Best Hiking Tours in Greece

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

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

You’ll hike about 16 kilometers through Samaria Gorge with an English-speaking guide, descend from Omalos past springs and the Iron Gates, then swim at Agia Roumeli before taking the ferry to Sougia. Guides such as Ingrid, Nikos, and Silvia help with timing, safety, and transport.

“All round great trip. Third visit. Highly recommend this company and the Samaria Gorge in General!”

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2.Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide

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

Join a guided 16 km descent through Samaria Gorge, with transport from Chania, spring water stops, Kri-Kri sightings, and a swim at Agia Roumeli. Guides such as Ingrid, Nikos, and Dimitris keep the day organized, while the return boat and coach remove the transport headache.

“Very intense but very nice. Thanks a lot to Nikos and our Driver. They did a perfect job, could not have been any better”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 484 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Set out from Kalambaka or Kastraki with guides such as Chris, Christos, Evan, or Dimitris. Walk hidden Meteora trails, learn about monks, geology, plants, and animals, visit Great Meteoron and Ypapanti, and return by minivan in about four hours.

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

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

You’ll hike Samaria Gorge with a multilingual guide such as Maritsa or Maria, then swim and eat in Agia Roumeli before taking the ferry to Sfakia. Expect a 16 to 18 km rocky descent, a 15.5 to 17.5 hour day, and extra costs for park entry and the boat.

“It was an unforgettable hiking experience! Something completely different from just laying on a beach. Great tour! Get comfy trainers or hiking shoes and you will be safe 😉”

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5.Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 372 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $51

Join Fantasy Travel for a full-day Samaria Gorge hike from Chania with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned bus, hiking support, and a ferry ride. Guides such as Ingrid and Nicos provide clear safety advice, while the 16 km rocky descent ends at Agia Roumeli beach.

“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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6.From Rethymno/Chania: Imbros Gorge Hike

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

Walk 8 to 9 km downhill through Imbros Gorge, passing narrow rock walls and old landmarks, with a guide nearby but room to set your own pace. Afterward, enjoy free time in Sfakia for lunch, swimming, or a walk to the Venetian fortress. Pickup and return are included.

“Absolutely perfect day! The hike was pleasant walk down the gorge with plenty of shade and gorge(ous) scenery followed by a refreshing swim in the sea in a quaint little seaside village. Everything was planned perfectly and we enjoyed every second :)”

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7.Samaria Gorge Hike with Local Mountain Guide

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

Join Io Tours for a full-day Samaria Gorge hike from Chania. Guides such as Pari and Dafne provide safety tips while you walk at your own pace through pine forests, rocky riverbeds, and narrow cliffs. Finish with lunch or a swim at Agia Roumeli before the ferry to Sougia.

“Incredible hike, challenging and hot but very picturesque. Dafne the guide was great. Clear instructions, earned trust quickly. Wear very sturdy shoes, preferably hiking boots. Steep descent of 1,700m isn’t kind to the fittest of legs/ankles. Lots of scree, uneven ground, small river crossings and rock hopping. Plenty of clean spring water, rest areas and toilets on the way. Food at the end was incredible. Pack snacks, lunch as there is no food during the hike. Most of the hike is in shade and there was a coolish breeze comi n up the gorge which was refreshing. Agia Roumelli beach where you finish isn’t the nicest of Crete beaches but…”

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

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

Walk from Kastraki through hermit sites, ruined monasteries, and rocky trails to Great Meteoron or Varlaam. Guides such as Evan, Christos, Dimitris, and Chris explain Meteora’s geology, wildlife, legends, and Orthodox past. Expect about five hours, uneven ground, monastery steps, and a €5 entry fee.

“Great hiking tour! Loved that he went at our pace. And showed us unique spots and local history”

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9.Samaria Gorge Hike

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

Spend 17 hours hiking Samaria Gorge with a multilingual guide, following the Taras River through the White Mountains to the Iron Gates. You’ll have time for a swim at Agia Roumeli, then take a ferry to Sfakia before the coach returns you to Crete’s north coast.

“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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10.Imbros Gorge Guided Hike and Village Visit

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

Join an English-speaking guide such as Carolina or Ingrid for a mostly downhill 9 km hike through Imbros Gorge, followed by lunch and a swim in Chora Sfakion. Expect a rocky trail, striking narrow passages, hotel pickup, and a long day that may run beyond eight hours.

“Excellent day - just as described Ingrid and Manos were great”

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11.From Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Full-Day Hike

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

Join an English-speaking guide, including Maria or Leonidas, for a demanding 16-kilometer walk through Samaria Gorge. From Rethymno, you’ll ride to Omalos, hike past springs and the Iron Gates, swim at Agia Roumeli, then take a ferry to Sougia before returning by bus.

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12.Samaria Gorge Hiking with transfer and expert Escort

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

Walk from the Omalos Plateau through Samaria Gorge with a first-aid-trained guide such as Nikos, Claudia, Ingrid, or Marcos. After 4 to 6 hours on rocky downhill trails, rest at Agia Roumeli, swim in the Libyan Sea, then take a boat to Hora Sfakion before your bus ride home.

“Meet new friends from not only my Hostel but also from US. What a great hike. Ingrid was an excellent guide!!!”

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13.Caldera Trail Guided Hike and Sunset Viewing

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

Walk nearly 10 kilometers from Fira through Firostefani and Imerovigli toward Oia with an English or Greek guide. Expect caldera views, Skaros Rock, chapels, a picnic of fruit and smoothie, uneven ground, and a sunset above Oia away from the main crowds.

“Wonderful tour! Lea was excellent guide and was very patient with us non hikers!”

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14.From Georgioupoli: Easy Hiking Day-Trip to Imbros Gorge

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 100 reviews · 8 hours · from $34

Travel from Georgioupolis through the Askifou Mountains to Imbros Gorge, then walk toward Komitades before relaxing by Frangokastello Castle. Guide Alexandra leads in English or German, with time for a swim and lunch beside the Libyan Sea.

“Imposante Schlucht, allerdings ist leicht für die Wanderung etwas untertrieben. Schönes Meer in Frangokastello. Tolle Guides und Busfahrer.”

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15.4hr Small Group Caldera Hike from Fira to Oia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120

Walk about 9.5 kilometers from Fira to Oia with a local English-speaking guide such as Kathrin, Agatha, Sandra, or Lily. Expect rocky ground, hills, photo stops, cave houses, blue domes, snacks, water, and useful history in a group capped at 12 people.

“Our guide Agatha was very knowledgable and attentive and it was great to learn more about the history of the area. Would highly recommend!”

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