Aegean Islands Hike

Explore Aegean Islands within 8 days!

Folk Art of Tinos
Arriving on Tinos by ferry, we head straight out on foot to enjoy the same inspirational views that have attracted artists and sculptors to this island for generations. We'll hike stony mule tracks through wild hill-country to remote villages and admire marvellous views over the Aegean from the ruined Venetian castle on craggy Exobourgo peak. There are dozens of peaceful hamlets tucked into the folds of terraced hills, remarkable for their tiled medieval dovecotes, whilst wonderful beaches offer the perfect relaxation opportunity. Tinos' particular attraction amongst the Greeks is as a place of pilgrimage which makes for a bustling atmosphere in the main town, Chora. From Tinos, it is possible to take a daytrip by boat to the sanctuary of Delos; one of ancient Greece's most sacred sites.

Andros - Blessed by Water
We catch the ferry to beautiful, but little-visited Andros. Streams criss-cross the fertile valleys which often appear as a textured mosaic of orange groves, vineyards and mulberry forests. Tall cypress trees line the roads and there is an air of quiet exclusivity here. We take the high route to the marvellous cliff-top monastery at Panachrantos, where the skull of a local saint is preserved, before walking down the ancient monk's path to reach the coastal town of Andros and its marble-paved main street. Our final walk is via ruined watermills and threshing floors to the Venetian hilltop fortress of Paliokastro before we descend through paths lined with fig trees and freshwater springs to the town of Korthi on the coast for a last dip in the Aegean and a well-earned beer.

What to Expect: Easy to moderate trail walking 5-6 hours max per day.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Tinos - Exploring the spiritual centre of Greece with walks to Volax, Kolymbithra Bay and remote Tiniote villages around Hora.
Andros - The most fertile island of the Cyclades. Hikes to hidden hamlets along ancient mule paths.

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1 Join the tour in Athens and transfer to Rafina.

DAY 2/4 Tinos We head out on foot to enjoy inspirational views that have attracted artists and sculptors for generations. We'll hike stony mule tracks through wild hill country to remote villages and admire marvellous views over the Aegean from a ruined Venetian castle. It is possible to take a daytrip by boat to the sanctuary of Delos; one of ancient Greece's most sacred sites.

DAY 5/7 Andros On beautiful but little-visited Andros, streams criss cross fertile valleys of orange groves, vineyards and mulberry forests. We take the high route to the marvellous cliff top monastery at Panachrantos, and walk down the ancient monk's path to the coastal town of Andros. Our final walk is via ruined watermills to the Venetian hilltop fortress of Paliokastro before we descend through paths lined with fig trees and freshwater springs to the town of Korthi for a last dip in the Aegean and a well-earned beer! On our last day we take the ferry back to Rafina.

DAY 8 Bus to Athens airport where the tour ends.

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Accommodation Details

7 nights Standard Hotel (H+)

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

Sat 27 Aug - Sat 03 Sep 2011 -1090 GBP
Sat 03 Sep - Sat 10 Sep 2011 -1090 GBP
Sat 10 Sep - Sat 17 Sep 2011 -1090 GBP
Sat 12 May - Sat 19 May 2012 -1070 GBP
Sat 02 Jun - Sat 09 Jun 2012 -1070 GBP

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