Experience Walking Holidays in Cyclades : Andros & Tinos

Arrival day and check-in. Welcome drinks and Greek 'mezes' in the evening, first meeting and talk about the program.

EXPLORE THE NAVAL TRADITION OF ANDROS From Hora - Andros Town and Gialia Beach where the river forms a unique natural environment, the parallel trail to Pythara ravine, will lead us up to Apikia Village passing through major settlements of seamanship and rural Andros. After some rest and a light lunch we will descend this time back to the town via a different excellent cobbled path, with magnificent view to the capital city and the sea. Your evening is free for swimming, relaxing or wandering around the old town. Hiking tour : Hora - Apoikia - Hora 12 km - 4-4.30 hrs walking

THE IMPRESSIVE GORGE OF DIPOTAMATA AND THE MEDIEVAL UPPER CASTLE Today we will follow the old street from Hora to Korthi, connecting the two old medieval castles of the island which was the central agricultural and commercial artery for south-eastern Andros until 1950. We will explore the most important structures in Dipotamata gorge, the watermills, consisting the basis of an open air eco-musuem!! Our walking tour will continue to the traditional seamen's village of Kochylou with an excellent view to Korthi Bay, where we will rest with a coffee or refreshment at the old local “kafeneio” of the village. Via a downhill cobbled footpath we will end up in Korthi Bay(Yialos) where you will have plenty of time for swimming or even a light lunch. Transfer back to the accommodation. Evening Free Hiking tour Hora to Korthi 12 km - 4,5 hrs walking

VISIT A LIVING HISTORICAL MONUMENT In the morning you will get a transfer to to the very green villages of Menites, and via an excellent cobbled trail we will pass through the settlements of Messaria, the old Byzantine center of the island. With our destination being the Panachrados Monastery (alt.500m), a living historical and architectural monument (wooden carved temple 18th c, library etc), we follow the paved path, crossing the legendary arched bridge of Stichiomeni (The Haunted). After a challenging uphill for some minutes we will arrive at the abandoned village of Petrias, a monument of Andros folk architecture. Upon our arrival to the monastery the hospitable monks will guide us around. After a short rest and a picnic at the monastery’s yard, we will start our way back to Hora. This time heading to Livadia and through the “Potamos” stream we reach Andros Town to end our hiking tour. Hiking tour Menites -Panachrados Monastery-Livadia-Hora 11 km, walking time around 4,5hrs.

FERRY BOAT TO TINOS Today we leave Andros to Tinos. Transfer to the port for the morning ferry. After one hour and a half we will arrive in Tinos. You will get a transfer to your accommodation where we will have time to relax , swim or lunch. You will meet you guide in the evening to explore the old city and visit the Cathedral.

GET FAMILIAR WITH TINOS' LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE In the morning you will get a drive to Kampos village where you will start your hike. The day is dedicated to discovering the picturesque villages and dovecotes of Tinos. Following the paved trails (kalderimia), we will visit the old villages Tarabados, Smardakito, Perastra, Komi, the heart of traditional dovecote architecture. You will have your picnic on route. The circular hike will lead you back to Kampos where you will get a transfer back to the town. Evening free. Hiking tour Kampos-Tarabados-Perastra-Kampos 10km, walking time around 4,5 hrs.

THE ROAD OF THE WATER AND THE CASTLE You will get a transfer, after breakfast, to the picturesque village of Agapi and the impressive dovecotes and watermills, where you will start your walking tour. The trail goes to Volax , an isolated, small, sparkling white village in the middle of a plateau surrounded by hills of rounded granite blocks. A short rest for picnic at Koumaros traditional cafe. and we will continue towards Xobourgo the old Byzantine fort of the island via an old paved trail. The view of the Aegean is remarkable. The trail crossing the ancient walls of the island will bring us back to Hora. Hiking tour Agapi -Volax - Xobourgo- Hora 10km walking time around 4 hrs.

THE ALLEY OF THE MILLS Today we will explore the North of Tinos. After a short drive we will arrive at Pyrgos the most picturesque village of the island. After visiting the Museum of Marble Art we will start our walking tour to the Mills of Pyrgos which are still kept in good condition. The trail of incredible view leads to the haven of Pyrgos, Panormos. From Panormos we will move along the coastal motorway up until the beach of Rochari, where we will stop for a short refreshing swim. Following the stoned trail u to Platia we will pass through a long-forgotten ravine of rough beauty. The trail from Platia downslopes back to Pyrgos offering a great view of the settlement from high above. Early dinner at the village and then we will drive back to our hotel. Hiking tour of 6 km Pyrgos - Panormos-Platia - Pyrgos, walking time around 3 hrs

DEPARTURE DAY This is the end of your walking holiday in Cyclades! Get a transfer to port the time you want or extend your holidays in Tinos.