A Winter Night In Chios
Winter Period Chios Island Tours Including Guided Program 1 Night 2 Days
2-Day Island Tour Included
CATEGORY : Chios Island ( With Door Visa to Greek Islands )
TOUR NAME : Chios Island Tour – 1 NIGHT 2 DAYS / ÇEŞME ULUSOY PORT DEPARTURE
TOUR DURATION : 1 Night 2 Days
DEPARTURE AREA : Çeşme Ulusoy Port
ARRIVAL AREA : Çeşme Ulusoy Port
AREAS : Chios ( Chios )
TRANSPORT VEHICLE : Fast Catamaran
VISA : Schengen Visa / Door Visa (Visa-free for Green Passport holders)
ACCOMMODATION : 4* Chandris Hotel etc.
🧿 Day 1 | Çeşme Departure – South Island Tour ( Armolia – Mesta – Pyrgi )
In the morning at 07:45, after check-in and passport procedures at the check-in office located at Çeşme Customs Port entrance, we take our seats on the ferry.
At 08:30, we set off towards the blue waters of the Aegean and, after a pleasant journey of approximately 30 minutes, arrive at Chios Island. Our guide greets us at Chios Port and we begin our island tour.
Our first stop is Armolia Village, famous for its handmade ceramics. Here we take a short break in a ceramic shop and see the mastic trees.
Next, we visit Mesta, one of the best-preserved castle-villages from the Middle Ages to the present day. We walk through its narrow streets resembling a labyrinth, take a coffee break in the village square, and visit the Taxiarchis Church.
Afterwards, we move to Pyrgi Village, famous for its geometric-patterned houses. Our guide provides information about the special decoration technique known as "Xysta".
Following the tour, we are given free time for lunch at a tavern by the sea. Guests who wish can enjoy fresh seafood and mezes.
After the tour ends, we proceed to our hotel.
After completing check-in procedures, we stay overnight at our hotel.
🚤 Day 2 | Chios – Return to Çeşme | North Island Tour ( Tabakika – Daskalopetra – Langada – Agios Isidoros )
After breakfast at the hotel, we begin our North Island tour.
Our first stop is the historic four windmills by the sea, one of the island's symbols, Tabakika. Here we take a photo break with a view of the Aegean Sea.
Next, we move to Daskalopetra, believed to be where Homer wrote his works. This rocky area was turned into a school by students in the 6th century BC and is one of the most important historical and cultural sites of the island.
We take our lunch break in Lagada, a charming fishing village. We have the opportunity to experience fresh seafood, mezes, and local flavors at seaside taverns.
On the return journey, we take a photo break at Agios Isidoros Church, one of the iconic structures of Chios Island, located above the sea. According to legend, it is said that mastic is associated with this saint.
After the tour, we proceed to the port. After completing customs and passport procedures, we begin our return journey to Çeşme on the 18:15 ferry.
What's Included
- Round-trip Ferry Tickets
- Port – Hotel – Port Transfers
- 4* Chadnris Hotel or similar, 1 night accommodation
- Breakfasts included at the hotel
- South Island Tour
- North Island Day Tour
- Turkish-speaking guide services
- Port taxes
Not Included
- Extra Tours & Services
- Foreign Departure Fee
- Door Visa / Schengen Visa
- Travel health insurance
- Museum & Archaeological Site Entry Fees
- Accommodation Tax