Crete & Samaria Gorge, Greece
What to see at Crete & Samaria Gorge and how to fit it into a Greece trip.
Quick answer
Greece's largest island is almost a country of its own — the Palace of Knossos, Europe's oldest civilisation; the White Mountains; Elafonisi's pink-sand beach; and the 16km Samaria Gorge hike through a national park to the Libyan Sea.
Best season for Greece: May – June or September – October. Recommended trip length: 10–14 Days.
About Crete & Samaria Gorge
Greece's largest island is almost a country of its own — the Palace of Knossos, Europe's oldest civilisation; the White Mountains; Elafonisi's pink-sand beach; and the 16km Samaria Gorge hike through a national park to the Libyan Sea. Cretan food and wine are among Europe's most underrated.
Crete & Samaria Gorge is one of 15 places we cover in Greece, and falls on day 3 of our 5-day Greece plan. A 5-day Greece trip from Mumbai costs about ₹56,000 per person at budget stays with return flights.
More places to visit in Greece
- Santorini Caldera Experience
- Acropolis & New Acropolis Museum
- Meteora Rock Monasteries
- Santorini Caldera & Oia Sunset
- Acropolis of Athens
- Mykonos Town & Beaches
- Delphi & Ancient Olympia
- Meteora Monasteries
Questions about Crete & Samaria Gorge
What is Crete & Samaria Gorge?
Greece's largest island is almost a country of its own — the Palace of Knossos, Europe's oldest civilisation; the White Mountains; Elafonisi's pink-sand beach; and the 16km Samaria Gorge hike through a national park to the Libyan Sea. Cretan food and wine are among Europe's most underrated.
When is the best time to visit Crete & Samaria Gorge?
Greece's best season is May – June or September – October, which is the best window for Crete & Samaria Gorge too.
How many days do I need in Greece to include Crete & Samaria Gorge?
Trripah recommends 10–14 Days for Greece. Crete & Samaria Gorge fits into a normal itinerary without extra days.
Can Trripah include Crete & Samaria Gorge in a Greece package?
Yes. Tell us your dates and group and we add Crete & Samaria Gorge to a Greece plan with flights, hotels and transfers, usually within 24 hours.