The 5 Best Mountain and Summit Hikes in Greece

1.From Chania: Samaria Gorge Hike with Local Mountain Guide

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

Follow the 18-kilometre Samaria Gorge trail from Omalos to Agia Roumeli with a local mountain escort, walking at your own pace rather than in a tight group. Guides such as Pari and Dafne help with timing and safety. Bring sturdy shoes, water, snacks, and swimwear, then finish with a beach stop and ferry ride to Sougia.

“The activity in and of itself was GREAT! It was a bit confusing with the pickup but got it sorted in time. The early morning bus ride through the White Mountains as the sun rose, was beautiful. Pari was our guide. Listen to her speech near the end of the bus ride, on the way up, and you’ll have the best possible experience. She does this 5x a week, so she knows what she’s talking about and is great. The cafe at the starting point has delicious spinach pie, two small bathrooms and eating area etc etc. There are squat toilet houses along the trail also with fresh drinkable water…”

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2.Naxos: Hike to the Top of the Cyclades – Mount Zas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102Top rated

Join Trekking Hellas guides such as Nick, David, or Anastasia for a four-hour ascent of Mount Zas, the Cyclades’ highest peak. The 6-kilometer route reaches 1,003 meters, with rocky sections, hiking poles, mythology and local stories, broad island views, and a traditional Greek picnic afterward. Pickup is available.

“Our guide Nic was just amazing! He was knowledgeable and great company along with very patient with this rather inexperienced hiker. The highlights were I did it and the views are spectacular. I was apprehensive and in hindsight I guess moderately difficult. Worth every unsteady step to see many of the islands I have visited from the summit of the mountain. Our local picnic lunch was wonderful a sampling of classic Greek dishes. From our guide Nic to the views to the experience It’s a 10!”

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3.Naxos: Hike to the Top of Mount Zas with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 4.5 - 6 hours · from $100

Join Trekking Hellas Naxos for a 4.5 to 6-hour guided hike up Mount Zas, the Cyclades’ highest peak. Guides such as Nick, David, Anastasia, and Nectarios share local stories, point out wild herbs and a 4th-century BC inscription, and serve a traditional picnic after the descent. Transport from your hotel is optional.

“I had so much fun! Loved learning about the local flora and fauna, as well as the related mythology and history.”

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4.Karpathos Lastos mountain Hike with guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $68

Join Art and Walk Karpathos for a guided Lastos mountain hike from the Archangelou Mychael monastery area. Guides Renate, Thom, or Jax lead you through pine woods, rocky paths, old animal shelters, wide views toward Kyra Panagia, and fertile Mertonas. Expect a strenuous route, helpful walking sticks, coffee or tea, and a group capped at 10 people.

“I really can’t recommend Art and Walk enough if you want to do a hike in Karpathos! We joined both the Lastos hike and Agia Kyriaki walk with Renate and had a great time. Renate is great company and so knowledgeable and passionate about the island. Got to see a lot of goats and other animals too in addition to amazing views.”

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5.Small Group Hiking on Mount Akramitis in Rhodes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $57

Join a small group of up to eight for a 10 km hike up Mount Akramitis. Walk through pine and cypress forest, visit wartime Limeri Cave and St John Church, then reach Rhodes’ second-highest mountain for wide Aegean views. Pickup from hotels, apartments, and villas is offered.

“A truly wonderful way to spend a day. This was my second hike with Hiking Rhode. I highly recommend this walk if you like hiking, it is a fantastic way to see the island in a different way. The hike was thoroughly enjoyable taking in different terrains and points of interest including Limeri Cave and St John Church. You are rewarded with the most stunningly beautiful panoramic views from the top. Manuela was the perfect guide, professional, friendly and full of knowledge about the area, history, plants and nature.”

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