Chios: Full-day Food-Tasting & Medieval History TourFood and Wine experiences
Alios Tours
Chios: Full-day Food-Tasting & Medieval History Tour Food and Wine experiences
- Chios, Greece
- €65.00 / person
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Overview
Take a unique food-tasting tour coupled with learning about the medieval history of this beautiful Greek island. Visit the superbly preserved villages of Vessa, Pyrgi, and Mesta and let your local expert share with you interesting details about their history.
DURATION: 8 hours
STARTING TIME: 9.00 am
MEETING POINT: Dimokratias 2, Chios (Pick up at extra cost)
LANGUAGES: English, Greek
OPENING SEASON: All year round, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
WHO CAN COME: This is a private tour. Only your group will participate
Highlights
◾ Enjoy a pleasant drive to the beautifully preserved village of Vessa to admire its unique architecture◾ Visit Pyrgi , a UNESCO listed village and marvel at the outer walls being decorated with black and white geometrical shapes
◾ Visit the famous mastic groves and learn about its socio-economic importance for the island
◾ Visit a Christian Orthodox church, famous for its decorations
Description - What to expect
Meet your guide and relax in a comfortable minivan as you enjoy the picturesque Southern Chios on the 40 minutes drive to Vessa. When you arrive, enjoy a guided walking tour of this beautifully preserved village, learn interesting facts about its architecture as you admire the houses and see the old and new town's arcaded streets. Enjoy a short break to taste a Greek traditional coffee and get to know about the local lifestyle and occupations.Continue by minivan to Pyrgi village, a UNESCO listed site. When you arrive wander along the narrow alleys and admire the unique architecture of the outer walls, decorated with black and white geometrical shapes. Visit the famous mastic groves and have lunch at a local restaurant.
Enjoy a short drive to Mesta Village. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the middle ages as you explore the well-built narrow alleys, making it difficult for the attackers to find their way through the village. Visit the Christian Orthodox church, famous for its natural decoration and then, before your tour comes to an end, enjoy a local delicacy called loukoumades.
What's included, what's not
✔ An 8-hour tour in the famous Mastic Villages✔ Lots of delicious food & drink tastings
✔ Loads of cultural & historical info
✔ Guidance of a local foodie expert
✔ All taxes, VAT & Insurance
✖ Hotel pickup/dropoff
✖ Extra food or drinks
Cutoff time before activity
- 24 hours
Good to know - practical information
If you have food allergies or special dietary requirements, let us know in advanceDescription - What to expect
Meet your guide and relax in a comfortable minivan as you enjoy the picturesque Southern Chios on the 40 minutes drive to Vessa. When you arrive, enjoy a guided walking tour of this beautifully preserved village, learn interesting facts about its architecture as you admire the houses and see the old and new town's arcaded streets. Enjoy a short break to taste a Greek traditional coffee and get to know about the local lifestyle and occupations.Continue by minivan to Pyrgi village, a UNESCO listed site. When you arrive wander along the narrow alleys and admire the unique architecture of the outer walls, decorated with black and white geometrical shapes. Visit the famous mastic groves and have lunch at a local restaurant.
Enjoy a short drive to Mesta Village. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the middle ages as you explore the well-built narrow alleys, making it difficult for the attackers to find their way through the village. Visit the Christian Orthodox church, famous for its natural decoration and then, before your tour comes to an end, enjoy a local delicacy called loukoumades.