Nisyros: an unspoiled volcanic island of the Aegean (walking and study tour)

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Almonds, olives and Volcanoes

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

Highlights

	Unspoiled nature and spectacular scenery
	Active craters and fumaroles in the Nisyros caldera
	Visit of the new volcanological museum in Nikia village
	Beautiful villages
	Ancient places
	Romantic atmosphere
	Greek hospitality and island life

In short:

Tour code: NIS_UGV
Best travel period: March - November
Grading: Moderate

Tour character:

A walking tour with many opportunities for taking photographs and for collecting rock samples.

Next departures:

3-9 May 09

24-30 May 09

7-13 June 09

4-10 Oct 09

1-7 Nov 09

Price (p.p.): 870 €

(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 is one of the most fascinating of Greece. Formed entirely by young volcanic rocks, it is green, lush and not overcrowded by tourism. For the visitor willing to stroll it on its many century-old trails, there is a wealth of things to discover: spectacular evidence of young volcanic activity, Ancient ruins, endemic plants and animals. and you'll still find true Greek hospitality.
The tour can also be booked without the ferry from / to Athens and thus would be ideal if you combine it with a beach holiday e.g. on neighboring Kos island.

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)

About this tour:

The islands of Kos and Nisyros are part of one of the largest volcanic calderas in Europe, created during massive eruptions about 140.000 years ago. The active center of this caldera are the islands of Strongyle, Yali and Nisyros.
Your tour guide Tobias Schorr has extensive, first-hand knowledge and competence of Nisyros and is good friend with many of its inhabitants. On this tour, you'll discover a green island and a hearty side of Greece, both still unspoiled by mass tourism as elsewhere.