Your holiday summary
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Walking Holidays |
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Greece |
| Travel type |
Fly |
| Price range | From £1235 |
| Travel partner | Travel Editions |
| Duration | 8 nights |
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Walking in Tinos & Andros
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You'll love this tour if you like: Walking The great outdoors Nature Scenery Tradition and culture
The success of our Crete walking tours has led us to explore and research interesting trails elsewhere amidst the Greek archipelago!
With the help of experienced local guides we have found some lovely trails and put together some spectacular walks. Like our ‘Walking in Western Crete’ tour, this tour will similarly display the natural and authentic landscape of the region whilst, with the help of our knowledgeable guide, will also provide an insight into the traditional ways and culture of the islands visited. Situated in the northern Cyclades the neighbouring islands of Tinos and Andros provide the opportunity to walk amongst a beautiful and relatively untouched nature that is prominent on both islands. They also offer a cultural richness and an ancient heritage. This tour is split-centre with one night in Rafina, on the mainland, on arrival, 4 nights in Tinos and 3 nights in Andros. Our walks here are easy to medium with walks averging between 6 to 12kms a day.
TinosTinos has kept its deeply Greek character and is an island for those who appreciate the 'old ways' and the simplicity of island life. Here you will find the authentic picturesque villages that one hopes to find on a Greek island, blue and while coloured houses are evident everywhere as is a renowned friendly and warm island hospitality. Peculiar to Tinos are hundreds of ancient and beautifully ornate dovecotes. The oldest ones are believed to be from the 17th & 18th centuries. It was the Venetians who first started a systematic breeding of pigeons here after discovering their meat tasted excellent and their droppings offered high quality manure. The exact number of dovecotes on the island is unknown but it is thought to exceed 600!
The Island is also well-known as a site of pilgrimage, which stems from enduring legends of miraculous icons found here. Greeks come in droves each year to visit the church of Panagia Evangelistria for the 15th August celebration of the Virgin Mary, many covering the distance from the port to the church on their knees! AndrosAndros offers the same authenticity and simplicity as Tinos. It is quiet and reserved, cultural and traditional, picturesque and historic. Overflowing with water, few other islands offer such a wealth of shady walks. This is above all a place for lovers of the great outdoors and those interested in visiting an island for its peacefulness and unspoiled landscape.
The success of our Crete walking tours has led us to explore and research interesting trails elsewhere amidst the Greek archipelago!
With the help of experienced local guides we have found some lovely trails and put together some spectacular walks. Like our ‘Walking in Western Crete’ tour, this tour will similarly display the natural and authentic landscape of the region whilst, with the help of our knowledgeable guide, will also provide an insight into the traditional ways and culture of the islands visited. Situated in the northern Cyclades the neighbouring islands of Tinos and Andros provide the opportunity to walk amongst a beautiful and relatively untouched nature that is prominent on both islands. They also offer a cultural richness and an ancient heritage. This tour is split-centre with one night in Rafina, on the mainland, on arrival, 4 nights in Tinos and 3 nights in Andros. Our walks here are easy to medium with walks averging between 6 to 12kms a day.
TinosTinos has kept its deeply Greek character and is an island for those who appreciate the 'old ways' and the simplicity of island life. Here you will find the authentic picturesque villages that one hopes to find on a Greek island, blue and while coloured houses are evident everywhere as is a renowned friendly and warm island hospitality. Peculiar to Tinos are hundreds of ancient and beautifully ornate dovecotes. The oldest ones are believed to be from the 17th & 18th centuries. It was the Venetians who first started a systematic breeding of pigeons here after discovering their meat tasted excellent and their droppings offered high quality manure. The exact number of dovecotes on the island is unknown but it is thought to exceed 600!
The Island is also well-known as a site of pilgrimage, which stems from enduring legends of miraculous icons found here. Greeks come in droves each year to visit the church of Panagia Evangelistria for the 15th August celebration of the Virgin Mary, many covering the distance from the port to the church on their knees! AndrosAndros offers the same authenticity and simplicity as Tinos. It is quiet and reserved, cultural and traditional, picturesque and historic. Overflowing with water, few other islands offer such a wealth of shady walks. This is above all a place for lovers of the great outdoors and those interested in visiting an island for its peacefulness and unspoiled landscape.
Included
- Return charter flights from London Gatwick to Athens, including all payable taxes
- 1 night's accommodation in standard room on bed & breakfast basis at the 4-star Avra Hotel, Rafina
- 4 nights' accommodation in standard room on bed & breakfast basis at the Vincenzo Family Rooms, Tinos
- 3 nights' accommodation in standard room on bed & breakfast basis at the Egli Hotel, Andros
- 6 lunches (either picnic or taverna lunches) and 1 dinner
- Transfers and excursions as detailed Guide throughout
Not included
- Single room supplement
- Holiday insurance
- Meals other than those stated
- Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls
- Porterage and gratuities
Your GuideThe guide for our Walking in Tinos & Andros tour is Jonathan Peat. Jonathan has been guiding walks in Greece, both on the mainland and the islands, for nearly 20 years. Jonathan is of British/Greek descent and speaks both languages fluently. His passion for Greece is fully represented in his guiding. Jonathan’s aims first and foremost during a tour are to introduce the special and unspoilt places and the beautiful nature in an area as well as to involve the visitor in a very authentic side of Greek life. He will explain the customs and communities and will provide the opportunity to meet local people going about their daily lives, giving you the opportunity to experience a side of Greece that you may not have experienced before.
Day 1:
Fly from London Gatwick to Athens. Transfer to Rafina (approx. 30 mins). Overnight in Rafina at Avra Hotel. Welcome dinner (included).
Day 2:
We transfer on the early boat to Tinos (journey time is between 2 and 3 hours depending on the boat). Check-in to our hotel. In the afternoon we walk the Kitados Loop, walking out from our hotel and returning back to our hotel on foot.
Day 3:
Exploring Pyrgos the marble village. We drive to Marlas above Pyrgos from where we walk to Panorama for lunch. In the afternoon we walk to Pyrgos where we will have time to visit the marble museum and the marble shops. Return to our hotel in the late afternoon.
Day 4:
The highlands of central Tinos. We walk from the village of Falatados via magical countryside to the village of Volax. Lunch in the labyrinth village of Agapi. We continue our walk in the afternoon finishing at the beach of Kolimbithres.
Day 5:
Transfer to Dio Xoria from where we follow a lovely path through a beautiful valley to Falatados. Visit the Venetian and Hellenistic fortress of Exombourgo before continuing to Kambos and Kionia.
Day 6:
Transfer by boat to Andros (2 hours). After checking in to our hotel in Chora, we will visit the town’s museum and its Venetian fortress. After lunch we walk to the famous spring of Apikia to taste the sweet therapeutic waters of Sariza. We then walk the Pithara valley and visit the Agios Nikolaos monastery.
Day 7:
Free day or optional short walk
Day 8:
Walk in the beautiful valley of Messaria. Our walk takes us through some amazing pristine villages with ancient churches, fertile gardens and running streams.
Day 9:
Transfer back to Rafina by boat (1 1/2 hours) and transfer to Athens for return flight.
NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion
Day 1:
Fly from London Gatwick to Athens. Transfer to Rafina (approx. 30 mins). Overnight in Rafina at Avra Hotel. Welcome dinner (included).
Day 2:
We transfer on the early boat to Tinos (journey time is between 2 and 3 hours depending on the boat). Check-in to our hotel. In the afternoon we walk the Kitados Loop, walking out from our hotel and returning back to our hotel on foot.
Day 3:
Exploring Pyrgos the marble village. We drive to Marlas above Pyrgos from where we walk to Panorama for lunch. In the afternoon we walk to Pyrgos where we will have time to visit the marble museum and the marble shops. Return to our hotel in the late afternoon.
Day 4:
The highlands of central Tinos. We walk from the village of Falatados via magical countryside to the village of Volax. Lunch in the labyrinth village of Agapi. We continue our walk in the afternoon finishing at the beach of Kolimbithres.
Day 5:
Transfer to Dio Xoria from where we follow a lovely path through a beautiful valley to Falatados. Visit the Venetian and Hellenistic fortress of Exombourgo before continuing to Kambos and Kionia.
Day 6:
Transfer by boat to Andros (2 hours). After checking in to our hotel in Chora, we will visit the town’s museum and its Venetian fortress. After lunch we walk to the famous spring of Apikia to taste the sweet therapeutic waters of Sariza. We then walk the Pithara valley and visit the Agios Nikolaos monastery.
Day 7:
Free day or optional short walk
Day 8:
Walk in the beautiful valley of Messaria. Our walk takes us through some amazing pristine villages with ancient churches, fertile gardens and running streams.
Day 9:
Transfer back to Rafina by boat (1 1/2 hours) and transfer to Athens for return flight.
NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion
Hotel Avra, Rafina
The 4 star Avra Hotel provides comfortable accommodation in a very convenient location for your first evening in Greece. Overlooking the port, it is just a few minutes walk from the hotel to where we catch the boat to Tinos in the morning. The hotel has a total of 96 rooms, all include private bath/shower, air-conditioning, TV, telephone and hairdryer. The facilities at the hotel include the La Marinera restaurant, which offers a-la-carte and Mediterranean cuisine with views to the sea.The Avra Marina bar and lounge offers snacks and drinks both indoors and outdoors.
Vincenzo Family Rooms, Tinos Town
The Vincenzo Family rooms have been built in a very attractive traditional style and offer simple but comfortable accommodation. Each room is quite unique. Some of the features used are wooden beamed ceilings, stone tiled floors and stone-built fireplaces. There are just 14 rooms, all of which include balconies, private bathrooms, air-conditioning, TV, fridge, mini bar and telephone, plus music at the touch of a button. Run by the warm and friendly Vidalis family, the rooms are centrally located in Tinos Town, situated in the south-west corner of the island.
Although this is the first time we have used this hotel we have had personal recommendations as to the standard it provides. Its location in Tinos town means you have easy access in the evening to enjoy the facilities offered, which include an excellent choice of tavernas and cafes and an attractive waterfront.
Egli Hotel, Chora, Andros
The 3 star Egli Hotel is a neoclassical mansion that offers tasteful and traditionally furnished rooms on the pedestrian walkway of Chora, the capital of Andros. The hotel is well-located within easy walking distance of the town's main attractions and the town's beach, which is just a 5-minute walk away. The hotel has just 9 rooms and each includes private bath/shower room air-conditioning, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, hair-dryer, safety deposit box and mini-bar.
This is the first year we are using this hotel but have picked it for its traditional style and excellent location. The centre of Chora is only a few minutes walk away along with the beautiful beach only being 5 minutes away. The hotel used to be the old residence of a ship-owner and functioned for the first time as a hotel in 1953.
The 4 star Avra Hotel provides comfortable accommodation in a very convenient location for your first evening in Greece. Overlooking the port, it is just a few minutes walk from the hotel to where we catch the boat to Tinos in the morning. The hotel has a total of 96 rooms, all include private bath/shower, air-conditioning, TV, telephone and hairdryer. The facilities at the hotel include the La Marinera restaurant, which offers a-la-carte and Mediterranean cuisine with views to the sea.The Avra Marina bar and lounge offers snacks and drinks both indoors and outdoors.
Vincenzo Family Rooms, Tinos Town
The Vincenzo Family rooms have been built in a very attractive traditional style and offer simple but comfortable accommodation. Each room is quite unique. Some of the features used are wooden beamed ceilings, stone tiled floors and stone-built fireplaces. There are just 14 rooms, all of which include balconies, private bathrooms, air-conditioning, TV, fridge, mini bar and telephone, plus music at the touch of a button. Run by the warm and friendly Vidalis family, the rooms are centrally located in Tinos Town, situated in the south-west corner of the island.
Although this is the first time we have used this hotel we have had personal recommendations as to the standard it provides. Its location in Tinos town means you have easy access in the evening to enjoy the facilities offered, which include an excellent choice of tavernas and cafes and an attractive waterfront.
Egli Hotel, Chora, Andros
The 3 star Egli Hotel is a neoclassical mansion that offers tasteful and traditionally furnished rooms on the pedestrian walkway of Chora, the capital of Andros. The hotel is well-located within easy walking distance of the town's main attractions and the town's beach, which is just a 5-minute walk away. The hotel has just 9 rooms and each includes private bath/shower room air-conditioning, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, hair-dryer, safety deposit box and mini-bar.
This is the first year we are using this hotel but have picked it for its traditional style and excellent location. The centre of Chora is only a few minutes walk away along with the beautiful beach only being 5 minutes away. The hotel used to be the old residence of a ship-owner and functioned for the first time as a hotel in 1953.
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