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Trip Information

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.

Activity Areas

Centre-Based

Coastal Walks

Summits

Walking & Trekking

Walking & Trekking Bestsellers

Region & Country & City

Europe: Athens, Evia, Greece, Greek Islands

Included in the Price

All accommodation: 7 Classic nights (Galaxy Hotel)
- All breakfasts, six picnic lunches and three dinners
- Immersive itinerary with all transport and listed activities
- Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure
- Group arrival and departure transfers available

Not Included In The Price

Request a single room if required, purchase travel insurance and arrange any visas and vaccinations. On this trip local taxes are not included and will be paid locally.

Map

Itinerary

Day 1 Adventure starts in Athens; transfer to Rafina; ferry to Evia

Our adventure begins at Athens airport. From here we transfer by road to Rafina (approximately 35 minutes) and then take the ferry to Mamari on Evia Island (about one hour). It is a 20-minute drive to our hotel in Karystos. Around 6pm we gather as a group to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead. Your tour leader then ensures a big welcome by arranging a group dinner. Want more time in Athens? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.

Day 2 Walk through rolling hills and the Gourna villages, passing Roman sites and visiting the Castello Rosso

Our first day takes us from the hotel, through Karystos town and up to the villages of Gourna, which are scattered high above Karystos bay and below the peaks of Mount Ohi. Walking through the verdant countryside along worn-stone paths next to springs and streams, we reach a Roman aqueduct from 160 BCE. We continue to Castello Rosso, one of the grandest forts of the Fourth Crusade, where we can enjoy lunch with beautiful views of the Mediterranean. Using mountain goat trails and country lanes, we walk down to the fertile valley of Mili, full of citrus, olive and cypress trees, before reaching the coast.

Day 3 Walk through the ravine from Platanistos and the Albanian descent Villages of Panohori and Mourtia

We drive (45 minutes) along the southeastern tip of the island, over the mountains towards the Cape of Cavo Doro, heading to the beautiful ravine of Platanistos and the first of 20 ancient villages of Albanian descent. We hike along the riverside path in the lush valley of Platanistos. We then continue our journey by bus (30 minutes) until we reach the sea and one of the nicest, yet still relatively unknown, beaches in the Aegean. During the warmer months, we can swim and relax here at Marmara Beach. We return to Karystos on foot (approximately 20 minutes).

Day 4 Ascend Mount Kliosi and visit the Acropolis of Styra

We start with an early morning drive (45 minutes) along the panoramic mountain road to the north, known as the Eagle Route, which takes us above the evergreen valley of Styra. We then summit Mount Kliosi, home to the remains of an ancient acropolis. An eerie ancient gate, the Cave of St Nicolas and the ruins of Castro Armeno, often in the mist, make this a visit to remember. The gentle walk down takes us past wild strawberry bushes and the remains of Roman marble quarries to the quaint villages of Styra Valley, which overlook Marathon, just across the water on the continent. In the afternoon, we take the bus back to Karystos (one hour).

Day 5 Morning walk in the Bay of Marmari; afternoon free to relax on the beach or wander around Karystos

This morning, we drive to the village of Lycorema (15 minutes). We enjoy a coastal walk on a flat dirt track around the bay and visit the fishing hamlet of Marmari. The afternoon is free to relax on the beach or wander around Karystos, an authentic Greek island town.

Day 6 Imperial Roman quarries on Mount Ohi and the villages in the Valley of Aetos

We start with a 20-minute drive to the Springs of St Theodore in the mountain village of Argastaras. From here, we climb on Mount Ohi, following multiple trails and worn-marble paths to the heart of the Roman quarries where green and white marble known as cipollino – small onion in Latin, due to its stripes and rings – was shaped into monumental monolithic columns around Biblical times. There are 10 perfectly completed marble pillars still here, abandoned during the decline of Rome. Ancient paths take us to the villages of upper and lower Aetos with superb views of the Aegean Sea all along the way. We reach the coast, dotted with beautiful small sandy coves, on the way back to town. Please note: You need trousers (pants) for today's walk to protect against overgrown vegetation.

Day 7 Mount Ohi gorge walk down to the rugged east coast and the Aegean archipelagos

Today we walk on one of the oldest paths on the island, an ancient corridor within the gorge to the remote and wild beach on the east coast. We travel by taxi/coach to the isolated village of Agios Dimitrios on Mount Ohi (one hour), which is the starting point of the gorge walks. The ancient path in the beginning runs next to the river and gradually rises high above it with outstanding views of the limestone cliffs and the ever-blue Aegean. The dramatic canyon is a natural habitat for thyme, oregano and sage; peonies and orchids; eagles and falcons; plane and chestnut trees. We then take a one-hours transfer back to our hotel.

Day 8 Ferry to Athens; Adventure ends at Athens Airport

After breakfast, we can visit a local beekeeper to learn about and taste Greek honey and its products. Around lunchtime, we check out of our rooms and begin our return journey. It's a 20-minute ferry ride then a one-hour drive to Athens airport, where our adventure ends. If you want some additional time in Athens, speak to your sales representative about booking extra nights in the capital, giving you a chance to explore this history-soaked city at your own pace.

Travel Dates

27 September - 04 October 2026 $ 2.325

04 - 11 October 2026 $ 2.325

18 - 25 October 2026 $ 2.055

01 - 08 November 2026 $ 2.055

22 - 29 November 2026 $ 2.055

20 - 27 December 2026 $ 2.100

27 December 2026 - 03 January 2027 $ 2.055

14 - 21 March 2027 $ 2.250

04 - 11 April 2027 $ 2.250

25 April - 02 May 2027 $ 2.400

09 - 16 May 2027 $ 2.250

30 May - 06 June 2027 $ 2.250

26 September - 03 October 2027 $ 2.250

03 - 10 October 2027 $ 2.250

17 - 24 October 2027 $ 2.250

31 October - 07 November 2027 $ 2.250

21 - 28 November 2027 $ 2.250

19 - 26 December 2027 $ 2.250

26 December 2027 - 02 January 2028 $ 2.250

Walking the Mountains & Villages of Evia

Let's Call You

$ 2.325

$ 540

27 September - 04 October 2026

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Walking the Mountains & Villages of Evia

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$ 2.325

$ 540

27 September - 04 October 2026

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