The 15 Best Hikes in Greece

1.Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

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

You’ll hike 17 kilometers through Samaria Gorge, starting in Omalos and ending at Agia Roumeli. English-speaking guides such as Sara and Christina provide safety instructions, timing advice, and help along the route. The day includes hotel pickup, bus transport, a ferry to Sougia, and free time by the sea, but entrance and boat tickets cost extra.

“The adventure through the gorge and our awesome guide”

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

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

Start early from Chania or Rethymno, ride to Omalos, then walk about 16 kilometers through Samaria Gorge on rocky, steep terrain. Your English-speaking guide handles the timing and transport while you hike at your own pace. Finish with a swim at Agia Roumeli and a ferry ride to meet the bus.

“Couldn’t have been better - great communication about pick ups/drop offs, excellent bus drivers on those windy roads and guide Dimitros was fantastic - I told him I was quite slow and arthritic and he checked on me regularly during the walk as well as providing lots of info. As for the walk - amazing! Did it 40 years ago and so glad to come back. The scenery and those amazing cliffs and rocks. Quite a hard walk for an oldie but we’ll worth the aches afterwards! Thank you Dimitros 👏”

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3.Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide

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

Start early from Chania for a guided 16 km descent through Samaria Gorge. Guides such as Ingrid, Nikos, and Dimitris explain the route and keep the group together while you walk at your own pace. Finish with a swim and lunch at Agia Roumeli, then take the boat to Sougia and a coach back.

“Excellent tour. Everyone can walk at their own pace, as the guide is at the end of the group. A couple of suggestions for the tour operator: send the final information about the tour earlier (it was emailed in the evening/late afternoon the day before the tour, and after some attempts to contact the tour operator); provide directions for the meeting point to collect the tickets for the ferry at the end of the tour).”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 484 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $36Best guided

Start with pickup in Kalambaka or Kastraki, then follow local trails through Meteora’s giant rock pillars. Guides such as Chris, Christos, Evan, and Dimitris explain the area’s geology, plants, monks, and monasteries. You visit Great Meteoron and hidden Ypapanti, with a small group of up to 12 people.

“We had a great experience on this tour. It was supposed to be a hiking tour but got switched to a bus tour because of bad weather. Had it not been for the rain, we wouldn’t of been able to see all the great monasteries we saw. I’d highly recommend a bus tour, specifically this one. Both the driver the tour guides were very knowledgeable and nice.”

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5.Samaria Gorge & Agia Roumeli Hiking Day Trip

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

This full-day trip takes you from Heraklion or nearby resorts to Omalos and down Samaria Gorge, usually in 4 to 5 hours. You finish at Agia Roumeli for lunch and a swim, then take a ferry to Chora Sfakion. Guides such as Maritsa and Maria provide trail instructions in several languages.

“Very nice day spent in Samaria Gorge. I was picked up at appointed time in my hotel in central Heraklion by van. Driver Zaharias was very nice and professional. He took me to the suburb of Heraklion where bus with other travellers and guide was waiting. Bus makes two stop for toilette, coffee or snacks (If you have not packed with you) and also one stop in the evening during return when it is possible to have pita for dinner. Our guide Maritza gave us very good and detailed instructions and advice to hike the Gorge. You hike individually but guide goes last and there are rangers along the route…”

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6.Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide

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

Set out from Chania before sunrise for a full-day Samaria Gorge adventure. Walk from the Omalos Plateau through rocky terrain, old ruins, St. Nicolas church, and the Iron Gates, then cool off at Agia Roumeli before the ferry and bus ride home. Guides such as Ingrid and Nicos help with timing, safety, and logistics.

“The hike was very nice. Mostly downhill. The guide doesn't hike with you. He gives you the instructions of how to safely hike yourself. Beach at the end is very rocky and very hot so bring shoes.”

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7.From Rethymno/Chania: Imbros Gorge Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 353 reviews · 8 hours · from $30Cheapest way up

Walk 8 to 9 km downhill through Imbros Gorge with an English-speaking guide, then spend free time in Chora Sfakion. Guides such as Carolina, Lazarus, Leonida, and Spinoli have been praised for clear advice and warm service. Hotel pickup, transport, and drop-off are included. Bring water, sturdy shoes, sun protection, and €5 for entry.

“We all enjoyed this trip. The hike through the gorge was great, impressive scenery and good amount of walking, but not too strenuous. Unfortunately it was a little overcast and too cold to swim in the sea in the afternoon, instead we enjoyed lunch and went for a walk around the coast.”

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8.Samaria Gorge Hike with Local Mountain Guide

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

Travel from Chania to Xyloskalo, then walk the 18-kilometre Samaria Gorge at your own pace with an English-speaking guide such as Pari or Dafne nearby for help. Expect a long downhill hike, spring water, wild scenery, and a swim at Agia Roumeli before the ferry and bus ride home.

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

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

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

Walk from Kastraki through Meteora’s rock formations, hermit sites, and old monastery paths with an English-speaking mountain guide. You’ll visit Great Meteoron or Varlaam, enjoy wide views, and hear about local plants, wildlife, myths, and Orthodox traditions. The route takes about five hours and includes transport, water, and a map.

“Christos was an excellent guide: knowledgeable, easygoing and funny. Fantastic experience!”

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10.Crete: Samaria Gorge Hike

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

Spend about 17 hours hiking Samaria Gorge from Xiloskalo to Agia Roumeli, following the old Taras River route through Crete’s White Mountains. A multilingual guide, coach transport, ferry ride, and hotel-area pickup are included. Bring sturdy shoes, water, sun protection, and cash for the €10 park entry and €14 adult boat ticket.

“need to have a good fitness level. overall a fab day. really enjoyed it. def a worthwhile visit”

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11.Imbros Gorge Guided Hike and Village Visit

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

Travel from Chania with an English-speaking guide such as Carolina or Ingrid, hike 9 km downhill through Imbros Gorge, and finish in Chora Sfakion. Expect rocky footing, narrow cliff passages, a 2.5-hour walk, seaside lunch, and time for a swim in the Libyan Sea. Pickup and return transport are included.

“Our guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable and put safely first. The restaurant we were offered as our lunch was great and the food was tasty.”

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12.Samariá Gorge Full-Day Hike

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

You’ll spend about 12 hours traveling from Rethymno to Omalos, hiking 16 kilometers through Samaria Gorge, and relaxing at Agia Roumeli before the ferry to Sougia. English-speaking guides such as Maria and Leonidas lead the walk. Bring hiking shoes, water, sun protection, and €24 cash for entrance and boat tickets.

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13.Crete: Samaria Gorge Hiking with transfer and expert Escort

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

You’ll descend the 18-kilometer Samaria Gorge with an English or German-speaking, first-aid-trained guide, then rest in Agia Roumeli, swim in the Libyan Sea, and take a one-hour boat ride to Hora Sfakion. Guides such as Nikos, Claudia, Marcos, and Ingrid have led this outing, which suits fit hikers who want transport and support.

“Fantastic trip. Well organised. The gorge is an amazing hike, it is incredible tough going down hill over rocks for approx 7km so make sure you have hiking boots and also recommend walking poles. We finished the walk around 2pm which meant we had some time to swim in the sea at the end which was amazing after the 16km! A must do activity for anyone visiting Crete.”

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14.Santorini: 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 caldera views, churches, Skaros Rock, local plants, and a picnic stop. Guides such as Panos, Sophia, Lea, and Wendy add island history and help with the rougher sections. The sunset ends the hike from a hilltop viewpoint away from Oia’s busiest crowds.

“Our guide, Wendy was great!! It was a hot day so all the other participants canceled. My daughter and I had a private tour of the island! She explained much of the history of how the island formed and the various volcanic eruptions through the centuries. She taught us about the churches and how they are run and maintained by families. We had a delicious smoothie and yogurt snack and continued on out of the city on a quiet nature trail to our final spot alongside a church for the sunset. Wendy was friendly, accommodating and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed this activity!”

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15.Santorini: 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 along rocky, hilly caldera paths with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll pause in Firostefani, Imerovigli, and Oia for history, photos, and views. Groups are capped at 12, with snacks and water provided. Good shoes, sun protection, and moderate fitness are essential.

“Challenging but energizing, unbeatable unique views. Great guide, very nice, knowledgeable and funny.”

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