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Aegean Islands Hike O


Tour code: GH Tour style: Classic Explore Tour comfort: Standard Trek grade: Easy to Moderate


DURATION DAYS 8


TOUR


£599 £897


Ferry to RAFINA Gavrio


ANDROS


AEGEAN SEA


ANDROS Faliki


Panachrantos MonasteryKorthi


Watermills Paliokastro


Ruined fort CYCLADIC


ISLANDS (GREECE)


Optional excursion


Pyrgos TINOS 570m


Ferry from RAFINA on


0 km 20 km Aegean Islands Hike GH An ideal walking holiday on the beautiful Greek islands of Tinos and Andros


The Cycladic Islands of Tinos and Andros are ideal for a walking holiday: we follow ancient mule tracks through vineyards, orange groves and across herb scented hillsides to fi nd sleepy hamlets and wonderful, unspoilt beaches. We trek to the cliff-top monastery at Panachrantos, visit the ruined castle at Exobourgo Peak (570m) and explore the Venetian hilltop fortress of Paliokastro.


8 day tour itinerary


Day 1 Tour starts Rafi na. Days 2/4 Tinos Hike along old mule tracks to remote villages and admire views over the Aegean Coast. Climb to the rocky summit of Exobourgo Peak. Optional boat trip to the sanctuary of Delos – one of ancient Greece’s most sacred sites. Days 5/7 Andros Trek


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Day 2 - 3 hours Tinos


past ruined watermills to the Venetian hilltop fortress of Paliokastro. Descend through paths lined with fi g trees and freshwater springs to the town of Korthi for a well-earned dip in the Aegean Sea. Walk along the high route to the cliff-top monastery at Panachrantos and follow in the footsteps of transient


Tinos


Rest Day Optional Walk (sea level)


Day 3 - 7 hours Day 4 Day 5 - 3.5 hours Day 6 - 6.5 hours Day 6 - 2.5 hours Tinos


monks to the coastal town of Andros. Relax on Paraporti beach. Catch a ferry back to Rafi na. Day 8 Tour ends Rafi na.


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Ktikados Exobourgo


mainland Greece


Panormos Hidden coves


Kolymbithra beach Falatados


Agapi Volax


TINOS


Optional islands boat trip


DELOS MYKONOS Tour essentials


Accommodation: 7 nights standard hotels. Meals: 7 breakfasts are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader and drivers. Transport: Ferry, bus and taxi. Trekking Details: This is a 5 day trek with an average of 5 hours walking each day. We have graded the trek as easy to moderate. Group size: Generally 12 to 16.


Planned tour dates


2013 Tour only dates 11 May - 18 May 01 Jun - 08 Jun 07 Sep - 14 Sep


2014 Tour only dates 10 May - 17 May 31 May - 07 Jun


Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.


Single rooms are available from £190 Combine your tour Andros Andros


Why not combine this trek with a week cruising around the beautiful island of Evia on a traditional wooden boat? Please refer to our website for more details.


Tour Code: GHC 60 For more information and to book, go online at www.explore.co.uk


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