Family Adventure Holiday In Greece

Meeting up at Athens airport today, we then travel by bus to the ferry terminal at Rafina or Agia Marina. From here we make the short journey by ferry to Evia, the second largest of the Greek Islands. On arrival on Evia we then head to our hotel in the picturesque southern port of Karistos, our base for the next few days.

Overnight Standard Hotel in Hotel Anemomylos Included meals: Breakfast

Set against the backdrop of Mount Ochi, Karistos benefits from a rich combination of scenic views, safe beaches and a cultural heritage that can trace its origins back to the Roman and Hellenistic eras. Today we enjoy a guided tour around the town, taking in its Archaeological Museum and cathedral, and exploring its bustling waterfront. The town also has a number of coves that are ideal for swimming and snorkelling. For anyone interested, we may also be able to organise some fishing locally as well.

Overnight Standard Hotel in Hotel Anemomylos Included meals: Breakfast Swimming available

This morning we pay a visit to the 13th century Venetian ruins of Castello Rosso, set high amongst the southern foothills of Mount Ochi. Fought over for centuries, the fortress overlooks the bay of Karistos, providing us with some great views across the Aegean and the town. We also visit the old Roman aqueduct this morning, as well as the traditional hill villages of Gouna, before returning to Karistos for lunch. This afternoon is free to explore the area.

Overnight Standard Hotel in Hotel Anemomylos Included meals: Breakfast Swimming available

We take to the saddle this morning on a cycling tour of the local area. The wetlands that lie close to the hotel provide a great spot for bird watching, whilst the western beaches offer ideal conditions for some more swimming. The beaches along this stretch of coast are very clean and offer easy access into the warm, shallow waters. The bicycles are provided by the hotel and are available for us to use all week. Water bottles and helmets are provided, but you may wish to bring your own to ensure a good fit.

Overnight Standard Hotel in Hotel Anemomylos Included meals: Breakfast Swimming available

Southern Evia is blessed with a number of highlights, with diving, snorkelling and scenic walks all possible options. You could take a boat trip out to the nearby island of Pelaitisa, or perhaps hire the bikes again to explore a little further afield. The Greek capital Athens is just a two hour trip away, so you may like to explore Greece's capital.

Overnight Standard Hotel in Hotel Anemomylos Included meals: Breakfast Swimming available

Today we take a walk along the coast, a relatively easy hike that takes us to the charming village of Aetos, famed for its lemon trees and olive groves. Along the way we will have plenty of time to stop and enjoy the beaches, taking the odd swimming break in the Aegean to cool us down, before returning to Karistos later this afternoon.

Overnight Standard Hotel in Hotel Anemomylos Included meals: Breakfast Swimming available

The small village of Marmari overlooks the turquoise waters of the Aegean just a little to the north of Karistos. Perched like an amphitheatre on the hills above the bay, it provides us with the venue for our final day of swimming and snorkelling. Driving the short distance to the village this morning, we then head out to the volcanic coves of Zanstani, to make the most of the warm waters and quiet coves, before returning to our hotel for our final evening.

Overnight Standard Hotel in Hotel Anemomylos Included meals: Breakfast Swimming available

Today we return to the Greek mainland by ferry, continuing by bus to Athens airport where our tour ends.

Included meals: Breakfast