Mountains & Villages of Evia

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4.6 Based on 25 Reviews
  • duration 8 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-11608
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Athens, Greece
  • Ends Athens, Greece
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Discover an authentic Greek island
  • Walk along dramatic coastlines and visit remote villages
  • Savour delicious cuisine in traditional tavernas
  • Relax on deserted beaches and swim in the warm Aegean waters
The trip "Mountains & Villages Of Evia" starts from and ends in Athens. It is a trekking and hiking tour that takes 8 days taking you through Athens, Evia and Karystos in Greece. "Mountains & Villages Of Evia" is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

The delightful island of Evia is a real hidden treasure, close to Athens yet a world away with old stone paths connecting quaint mountain villages. This walkers’ paradise offers unique history and an authentic atmosphere as you walk past Roman quarries, aqueducts and Byzantine churches. In summer, there are plenty of opportunities for swimming at a deserted beach or a tucked-away cove, while traditional tavernas and waterfront ouzo-meze shops make eating and drinking here a wonderful experience.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Start Athens; transfer to Rafina; ferry to Evia
  • Day 2: Walk through rolling hills and the Gourna villages, passing Roman sites and visiting the Castello Rosso
  • Day 3: Walk through the ravine from Platanistos and the Albanian descent Villages of Panohori and Mourtia
  • Day 4: Ascend Mount Kliosi and visit the Acropolis of Styra
  • Day 5: Morning walk in the Bay of Marmari; afternoon free to relax on the beach or wander around Karystos
  • Day 6: Imperial Roman quarries on Mount Ohi and the villages in the Valley of Aetos
  • Day 7: Mount Ohi gorge walk down to the rugged east coast and the Aegean archipelagos
  • Day 8: Ferry to Athens; end Athens Airport
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • All accommodation
Meals
  • All breakfasts, six picnic lunches and two dinners
Transport
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Free group arrival and departure transfers available
Guide
  • Tour leader throughout
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas or vaccinations
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Tourist tax (paid locally)
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.6 - Excellent
Based on 25 reviews
  • Anonymous
  • On Oct 21 2019
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Adventurous walking & scrambling along the dramatic coastline & remote villages of Island of Evia. Tasting delicious cousin of their culture.
  • Anonymous
  • On Jul 04 2019
5 - Excellent
Fantastically enjoyable holiday
If you like sparkling turquoise sea pretty much outside the hotel then this holiday is for you ! I found the walking quite tough as I wasnt quite fit enough and as other reviewers state its more moderate than leisurely especially... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Jun 30 2019
5 - Excellent
Lovely holiday
A lovely week walking, plus swim in the sea at the end of each day. The town is nice and laid back.
  • Anonymous
  • On May 30 2019
5 - Excellent
Describes the holiday perfectly
If you want a really relaxing entirely relaxing atmosphere with few tourists, then Evia is the place to go. The itinerary was varied and exactly as described. The family at the Galaxy hotel couldn't do enough for us. Their... Read more
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Mountains & Villages of Evia tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 28 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 June 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Mountains & Villages of Evia tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Mountains & Villages of Evia tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
  • Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
  • All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.
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