The 15 Best Guided Day Hikes in Greece

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

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.Crete: Kritsa Canyon Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 7 hours · from $93Best guided

Join guide Giorgos for a seven-hour small-group or private outing from your hotel to Kritsa Canyon. Expect four hours on foot, rocky sections that may need your hands, mountain views, old Cretan buildings, and a relaxed stop in Kritsa village. Transport, water, a snack, insurance, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“Our guide Giorgos was awesome! Really fund and friendly! The hike was really fund and not at all difficult, will definitely be recommending the tour to friends and family!”

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6.Crete: Richtis Gorge & Waterfall Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32 reviews · 8 hours · from $112

Spend eight hours exploring Richtis Gorge with an English-speaking guide such as Giorgos. You’ll ride from your hotel, hike about 7 kilometers beside a small river, cross wooden bridges, pass old water mills, spot endemic plants and animals, and reach a 20-meter waterfall. Bring hiking shoes, water, swimwear, and a towel.

“Great hike with Giorgos! Pick up from hotel, good communication. On the way a lot of information about the island, life and history. flora and fauna. Giorgos was very considerate and a good driver. Definitely recommend the hike, beautiful landscape, not too difficult.”

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7.Samaria Gorge Full-Day Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 15 hours · from $57

You’ll leave your Heraklion area hotel before sunrise for a guided 16 km hike through Samaria Gorge. Expect rocky paths, steep downhill sections, forest, riverbeds, and possible kri-kri goats. Guide Dimitri has helped hikers with maps and timing, while Agia Roumeli offers a swim and seaside meal before the boat ride back.

“Wycieczka i przewodnik super, ale trzeba mieć bardzo dobrą kondycję”

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8.Georgioupolis /Petres: Samaria Gorge one Day Hike with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 28 reviews · 9 hours · from $40

You’ll hike 18 kilometers through Samaria Gorge National Park with an English, German, or French-speaking mountain escort. The day starts in Omalos and ends with free time in Agia Roumeli, followed by a ferry to Sfakia and a bus ride home. Guides Alex and Alexandra have earned praise for clear explanations and friendly help.

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9.Zagori: Vikos Gorge full-day guided hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 26 reviews · 7 hours · from $141

Spend seven hours hiking from Monodendri through Vikos Gorge to Vikos village. Guides such as George, Spiridoula, Apostolis, and Alex explain the area’s geology, plants, folklore, and wildlife. You’ll visit the 8.5°C Voidomatis Springs, with an optional summer swim, and enjoy a traditional Greek picnic.

“We had a great trip with experienced guide Spyridoula!”

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10.Corfu: Angel Castle Guided Hike and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Join Yorgos for a three-hour small-group hike around Angelokastro in western Corfu. Climb to the Byzantine castle viewpoint, walk through Krini and olive groves, follow a narrow donkey trail, and finish with sunset over the Ionian Sea and a glass of wine. Transport from selected Corfu areas is available for an extra fee.

“It was a fantastic tour. We were even picked up from our hotel, despite it being farther away. Our guide was incredibly friendly and nice. We had a great time. The sunset was so beautiful. We would recommend the hike to ath”

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11.Skopelos Island: Easy Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · 5h 30m · from $38

Start in Skopelos Town, ride to Pirgos at 340 meters, then follow a 6-kilometer downhill trail through pine forest, olive groves, and cypress trees. Guides such as Jenny and Jen add local stories before you finish with swimming or lunch at Panormos Beach. The route is gentle overall but can be loose and slippery.

“Great hike, I felt I just needed to be fitter, ground was scree in parts so slippery which meant constantly having to look at where I was putting my feet instead of the views Quite warm towards the end but nothing you can do about that. Guide was humorous, informative and interesting. Would book again and recommend.”

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12.From Kalamata: Polylimnio Waterfalls Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · from $47

Join a local English or Greek-speaking guide, such as George or Alex, for a 3.5-hour trip from Kalamata to Polylimnio. Walk 3 to 4 miles through forest, cross bridges, swim in cold turquoise pools, and use a rope ladder near the highest waterfall. Hotel pickup, water, snacks, and coffee are included.

“A great trip, with an excellent guide George, who took an extra mile or two to make certain that our family with small kids was in good hands, and enjoyed the trip!”

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13.Pieria: Guided Hiking Tour in Enipeas Gorge of Mount Olympus

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 18 reviews · 6 hours · from $127

Walk 12 kilometers from Prionia to Litochoro with an English or Greek-speaking mountain guide. You’ll cross wooden bridges, pass waterfalls and a cave, visit Agios Dionysios Monastery, and stop at Zeus’s baths. The five-hour hike is moderate, with repeated uphill and downhill sections.

“Superbe randonnée à travers le mont Olympe. C'était splendide avec un guide qui parlait vraiment bien anglais donc la compréhension était simple. Seul bémol selon nous, c'est le prix. Nous trouvons ça un peu chère sachant que nous devons en plus prévoir notre nourriture + eau. La sortie revient donc un peu chère mais cette randonnée valait quand même énormément la peine. En plus de ça nous étions que 4 (Guide compris), et ça c'est vraiment royal ! Nous en avons pris pleins les yeux pendant 5h à travers 12km de marche entre montées et descentes. Attention cependant : la randonnée est de niveau moyen. Les articulations sont mises à…”

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14.Samariá Gorge Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 15 reviews · 1 day · from $32Cheapest way up

Join an English-speaking guide from Chania for a demanding 16-kilometer walk through Samariá Gorge. You’ll pass springs, forests, Kri-Kri habitat, and the Iron Gates before swimming at Agia Roumeli and taking a ferry to Sougia. Guides such as Ingrid and Nikos have been praised for clear explanations and attentive organization.

“Prima bus, goede uitleg, veiligheid staat voorop. Alles heel goed geregeld.”

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15.Vikos Gorge Full-Day Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 8 hours · from $153

Spend eight hours hiking the Vikos Gorge from Monodendri to Vikos, following the Voidomatis River through limestone cliffs, shaded woods, and wild vegetation. Guides including George, Maria, Lazaros, Nikos, and Vasilis have led this demanding route, offering help on rough sections and explaining local plants, animals, culture, and gorge history.

“An amazing adventure passing through very wild and unspoiled nature.A truly unique experience.Be prepared for considerable physical effort.We are very glad to have Vasilis as a guide.He is very knowledgeable of the Vikos gorge and helps to indicate the path and the nature as we go..He works with Nikos who picked us up at Vikos village for the ride back to Mondendri.This is not an easy one so if you are not a pro i suggest a guide.We we’re also lucky with the weather,although on the last part it was a bit hot.Strongly suggest.”

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