Exploring Skyros and Evia on Foot
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Tour code: GHS Tour style: Classic Tour comfort: Standard Trek grade: Moderate
DURATION DAYS 8
TOUR
Walking on
£655 £895
TOUR ONLY FLIGHT INCLUSIVE
D8 D8
AYS AYS
Tour Highlights ✓ Athens - Explore the historic centre on foot
✓ Northern hills of Skyros - Walk through the beautiful pine forests ✓ Atsitsa - Cross the island of Skyros on foot to this relaxed coastal village
✓ Schinodavlia Gorge - Trace the footsteps of ancient smugglers on the island of Evia
✓ Mount Ohi - Climb to the highest point in Southern Evia and discover the mysterious Dragon House, Greece’s oldest prehistoric temple
Walking ancient Greek trails
Explore the pretty Greek islands of Skyros and Evia on ancient paths over hills and through pine forests. On Skyros we walk across the island on farming tracks, hike on Skyros’ Mount Olympos and discover the beautiful historic capital, Skyros Town (Horio). Across the water on Evia we climb both Mount Kliosi (780m) with great views of both coastlines from the acropolis, and Mount Ohi (1500m) where we explore the mythical Dragon House. We also hike along Schinodavlia Gorge to a smugglers’ cove. En route we experience rural Greek life and enjoy Greek island hospitality and cuisine.
8 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Tour starts Athens. Day 2 Ferry to Skyros Walking tour of Athens’ historical centre. Ferry from Kymi to Skyros. Overnight Mo los. Day 3 Northern hills Walk through pine forest, visiting the Church of Libiana en route, to Skyros Town. Explore the old town. Walk to Molos along an ancient path. Day 4 Across the island
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Day 3: 6hrs Molos
Walk from Molos to Atsitsa along local fa rming tr acks. Sw im in the sea. Day 5 Mount Kliosi Ferry to Evia. Walk to the summit and discover the acropolis and Venetian castle on th e summi t. O vernight K arystos. Day 6 Schinodavlia Gorge Walk on local paths above the gorge to the smugglers cove on the coast.
Molos Karystos
Day 7 Mount Ohi Climb to the top of Mount Ohi and visit the mythical and historic Dragon House. Day 8 Athens Take ferry to mainland. Tour ends Athens airport.
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Karystos Kymi EVIA ISLAND GREECE
Parnitha 1413m
Rafina ATHENS
Walking Tour
ATTICA Styra
Mt Kliosi 780m
Marmari
Patalion Gulf
0 km Exploring Skyros and Evia GHS 33 km Dimitrios Agios
Mt Ohi 1500m
KARYSTOS
AEGEAN SEA
two authentic Greek islands
Katounes Atitsa
Libiani Church (Mt Olympus)
Linaria Hora
MOLOS SKYROS
Accommodation: 7 nights standard hotels. Meals: 7 breakfasts are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader, driver(s). Transport: Bus, ferry, minibus, public bus, taxi. Trekking details: We walk for 5 days for an average of 5-6 hours each day. The last day is the most challenging. Group size: Generally 10 - 16.
Planned tour dates
2015 Tour only dates 04 Apr - 11 Apr 09 May - 16 May 23 May - 30 May 12 Sep - 19 Sep 26 Sep - 03 Oct
2016 Tour only dates 26 Mar - 02 Apr 23 Apr - 30 Apr
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 £140
Tour essentials
Day 4: 4hrs
Day 5: 5hrs
Day 6: 5hrs
Day 7: 8hrs 58 For our latest dates, prices and more details visit
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