Agia Eirini Gorge is the little sister of the Samaria Gorge but is sometimes considered to be even more beautiful. It tends to be quieter than Samaria, and at 7.5km it is under half its length. Open all year round and with shorter descents, it takes less exertion but doesn’t offer any less beauty. As its name suggests, the walk through the gorge starts by the village of Agia Eirini and ends at Sougia.

It usually takes around 4 hours to complete the walk, and during that time you’ll be in the midst of a deep forested valley that’s deliciously cool in the height of summer.

Agia Eirini Gorge excursion schedule:

• Departure from Paleochora, every day: 07:00 & 07:30
• Distance to the gorge entrance, 1 hour by bus or minibus
• Gorge: 7-8 km, 2-3 hours walking
• At the exit of the gorge there is a canteen for rest and then there is a route of about 4-5 km
  on the road to the village of Sougia (optional transport to Sougia by bus or taxi)
• Arrival at Sougia for food, swimming and rest
• Departure by ANENDYK ship: 18:20
• Arrival at Paleochora: 19:00

• 1 bottle of water (inside the gorge there are springs with drinking water)
• Sunscreen, swimsuit, hat, towel
• Comfortable sports shoes with socks

Price includes:

• Transportation by bus or minibus
• Ship ticket
• Map

Not included:

• Gorge entrance fee (2-3€)
• Meal
• Optional expenses

• Booking and payment at least 1 day in advance
• The trip depends on the weather and the number of people
• In case of cancellation all money is refunded
• The trip is not suitable for people with foot health problems, pregnant women
  and very young children or infants
• Animals are not allowed inside the gorge