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Walk your way through Orthodox Easter in Chios Island, Greece

12-19 April 2009


Join a small group for an enriched and balanced mix of walking, flora observation, gastronomy, local culture and traditional religious festivities in the Greek Island of Chios in the Aegean Sea.

Accompanied by English or German speaking local expert leaders you will get the best out of your visit in 8 memorable days.

Easter Walking Trip features

  • Accommodation in three different areas (Mesta, Kampos and Avgonyma), so you can get the most out of each region without the need for long distance car travel.
  • Experience living in medieval walled Mastic Villages, stone mansions, and walled orange groves.
  • Walking tours to the discovery of natural beauty of fertile plains, aromatic herbs and spices, stunning tulips and wild orchids.
  • Visits to the renowned mosaics of Nea Moni Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and to the deserted village of Anavatos.
  • Visit to the renowned Mastic Village of Pyrgi.
  • Local products and traditional cuisine: mastic, olives, wine, vegetables, fruits, cheeses and seafood.
  • Hands-on practice of the unique Mastic Tree harvest.
  • Experience the orthodox Easter festivities and traditions like the Good Friday march, the Easter Sunday fireworks and family atmosphere feasts.
  • Option to visit the village of Vrontados and experience the "Rocket War of Chios".

 
Panoramic view of the medieval fortified mastic village of Mesta.

12-19 April, 2009
Accommodation, rented car, all meals and tours included
Small group from 8 to 20 persons

Local tour leaders, locally owned accommodation, and Masticulture, a locally owned and ran operator.
7 nights,
780 euros

Wild tulips in Tholopotami, Chios

Photo on top: Panoramic view of the medieval fortified mastic village of Mesta.

2. Wild tulips in Tholopotami, Chios, late March 2008..



What they say about us
Thank you so much for arranging our stay in Mesta which has been the most unexpectedly incredible experience -unlike any vacation that we've ever had. Such a peaceful place, such welcoming and hospitable people. It has been an experience as well as the perfect honeymoon.
Bash and Katie, New York, USA, August 2009.