Island Odyssey
8 Days
You can...
- Discover unspoilt Evia Island
- Spend several days exploring by boat
- See villages, coves and islands
You'll spend half of your trip exploring by land and half by sea. The attractive island Evia, still remains largely undeveloped. From your hotel base, you'll explore an old Venetian Fortress, tiny villages and quiet coves. Then, boarding a kaiki (a traditional wooden fishing boat), you'll take to the sea, discovering fishing villages, bays and islands.
Each evening you'll moor in a different harbour where you're free to enjoy the typical Greek atmosphere of local tavernas and restaurants. There's a great balance of relaxation and exploration.
- Day 1. Fly to Athens
- Fly to Athens. Drive and ferry to Evia Island.
- Day 2. Karystos & Castello Rosso
- Explore Karystos, Castello Rosso and nearby villages.
- Day 3. Platanistos
- Drive to Platanistos. Explore valley and swim in coves.
- Day 4. Platanistos
- Free to relax - Optional day trip to Athens Acropolis.
- Day 5. Sail to Nea Styra
- Board kaiki (wooden fishing boat) and sail via Niborio Bay to Nea Styra.
- Day 6. Sail to Panagia
- Sail to Panagia via St George's Bay.
- Day 7. Sail to Ole
- Sail via Petali islands to Ole; visit Maruari fishing village.
- Day 8. Athens to London.
- Ferry and drive to Athens; fly to London.
- Is it right for your family?
- Your hotel base is mid-range standard. The kaiki is a traditional Greek vessel and, although not originally designed for tourism, it provides a great way to explore the islands. There are cabins, but many people sleep out on deck under the stars. The emphasis of the trip is on relaxation.
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- Accommodation and meals: Hotels (4nts), cabin on board kaiki (3nts). 7 breakfasts included.
- Flight details: Scheduled flights from Heathrow with British Airways.
- Departures 2008: 12, 19, 26 Jul; 02, 09 Aug.
- Departures 2009: 23 May; 18, 25 Jul; 01, 08, 15 Aug.
- Prices: Land only from £499. Including flights from London from £799 adult, £799 child.
- Age Guideline: 5+
- Trip code: FGIO