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Almonds, olives and Volcanoes

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

"Dear Tobias and staff,
Many thanks for the excellent tour on the Best Kept Secret, Nisyros island. The volcano was of course a vivid memory and just one of the higlights to the tour." Eleana, V. April 2010
Sunset over the island of NisyrosThe ancient acropolis Paliocastro Acid drops on a hot fumaroleThe village EmporioThe hydrothermal crater stefanos and the caldera of NisyrosSpring flowers on Nisyros
Tour code: NIS_UGV
Tour type: Walking & study tour: nature & culture - geology & volcanism - archaeology
Difficulty: 
Duration: 7 days (6 nights)

Dates:

15-21 Jul 12
16-22 Sep 12
21-27 Oct 12

Price (p.p.): 950 €  ? 

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

Tour guide:

Tobias Schorr

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.
  • Unspoiled nature and spectacular scenery
  • Active craters and fumaroles
  • Beautiful villages & ancient places
  • Romantic atmosphere
  • Greek hospitality and island life

7 days itinerary Nisyros

Day 1: Transfer from Athens to Nisyros
Start of the tour in Athens, pick-up and transfer to the port of Piraeus, then sail to Nisyros overnight.
Acc.: : Comfortable twin-bed cabin on boar the ferry (D)
Day 2: Arrival on Nisyros
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 to the active craters
A visit of the active volcanoes in the middle of the island
Acc.: : Hotel in Mandraki
Day 4: The hanging garden 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: Returning to Athens
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: Return to Piraeus
Early arrival at Piraeus harbour and transfer by bus to the airport, end of tour.
Acc.: : none (B)

Arrival info:

Arrival at Athens airport and transfer by airport bus to Piraeus harbour. Your flight should arrive before 12:00 so there is enough time for the bus transfer to Piraeus (+- 60-80 minutes).

Accommodation:

Hotel in Mandraki
Hotel in Mandraki

On Nisyros we stay at a small family-run hotel near the harbour of Mandraki. Its simple but nice rooms are equipped with AC/WC/shower.