A hidden Greek gem - wonderful walking, remote villages, charming coastline, delicious food and a wealth of historic interest

Evia is a walker's delight, with old stone paths connecting quaint villages tucked away on the slopes of the mountains. We visit Roman quarries and aqueducts, Byzantine churches and Frankish castles and end the days swimming and snorkelling at deserted beaches and coves. Traditional tavernas and waterfront ouzo-meze shops make eating and drinking here a wonderful experience. A walk down the famous Dimosaris Gorge is perhaps the highlight of the week, ending at the coastal village of Kalliani. Our accommodation for the week is a friendly family-run hotel in the pretty port of Karystos.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Athens; transfer to Evia 2-7 oday we'll trek the slopes of Mt Ohi. An uphill walk on an ancient trail will take us to the heart of the marble area of the famous Cipollino, the green and white coloured Karystien marble. A reknown quality marble much praised and used during the Roman times that decorated many monumental buildings all over the Roman Empire. Walking along the Roman steps we reach the superb site of Kolones, an ancient quarry with ten roman columns still lying there, awaiting shipment since biblical times. Our descent back to Aetos village for lunch will offer commanding views over the Agean Sea. 8 We journey back to Rafina by ferry from where we transfer to the airport for our flight back to London. Arrangements for those not flying with the group finish on arrival back in Athens.

Mode of travel: 5 days centre-based walking, 1 free day. Altitude maximum 1500m.
Group size: Min. 6, max. 18, plus leader.
Accommodation: 7 nights hotel.
Food: 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners included.
Optional Single Supplement: from $140.00
Trip Reference: TVE
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.