Almonds, olives and Volcanoes

- 7-days walking & study tour on the volcanic island of Nisyros, Greece -

Sunset over the island of Nisyros

Highlights

Unspoiled nature and spectacular scenery
Active craters and fumaroles
Beautiful villages & ancient places
Romantic atmosphere
Greek hospitality and island life
In short
Tour code: NIS_UGV
Tour type: Walking & study tour: photography - geology & volcanism
Difficulty: Moderate
Tour character: Walking tour - day- and half-day hikes, hotel accommodation near the port.
Best travel period: March - November
Duration: 7 days (6 nights)

Dates:

space available11-17 Apr 10
space available25 Apr - 1 May 10
space available19-25 Sep 10

Price (p.p.): 870 €

(6-16 participants / prices for smaller or larger groups on request.)

Included:

4 nights accommodation on Nisyros
2 nights on night ferry Piraeus-Nisyros and back in a luxury cabin
Half-board (breakfast & dinner)
All transfers on Nisyros
Entry fees
The small volcanic island of Nisyros, in the shadow of neighboring Kos Island, is one of the most fascinating of Greece. It's well worth spending more than just a brief visit: formed entirely by colorful volcanic rocks, it is green, lush and not overcrowded by tourism.
On this tour, we walk on century-old trails and see spectacular evidence of young volcanic activity, ancient ruins, endemic plants and animals.

7 days (6 nights)

Day 1:

Arrival in Athens - night ferry to Nisyros
Start of the tour in Athens, pick-up and transfer to the port of Pireus, then sail to Nisyros overnight.
Acc.: Comfortable twin-bed cabin on boar the ferry (D)

Day 2:

Arrival on Nisyros & walk to the ancient acropolis of Mandraki
Arrival in the morning on Nisyros. Day to explore the surroundings of Mandraki, e.g. walk to the Ancient Acropolis, spectacular lava formations at the coast etc.
Acc.: Hotel in the harbour at Mandraki (B, D)

Day 3:

Walking tour to the active volcanoes of Nisyros
A visit of the active volcanoes in the middle of the island
Acc.: Hotel in Mandraki

Day 4:

Walking to the highest tops of Nisyros
The highest tops of Nisyros volcanoes
Acc.: Hotel in Mandraki

Day 5:

Round tour on Nisyros
A visit of the most interesting places of Nisyros
Acc.: Hotel in Mandraki (B,D)

Day 6:

Return to Athens (night ferry)
Day for optional additional excursions. Night ferry back to Athens.
Acc.: Comfortable modern twin-bed cabins on the night ferry to Athens (B, D)

Day 7:

Arrival in Athens - end of tour
Early arrival in Athens, end of tour (transfer to city centre or airport)
Acc.: none (B)