We’ll drive up to the south part of Chios, which is famous for the it’s castle or mastic villages builded in 14th century. Mastic, is a natural gum, that comes out as a resin from the Mastic tree. Known and used for thousands of years as a chewing gum , for cooking and special as a medicine by ancient doctors such as Hippocrates. It is used by doctors today in researches and pharmacy companies, as well as for chewing gum, cooking, and cosmetics purposes. Our first stop will be nearby a mastic field so you can see a mastic tree and learn all about its cultivation. Afterwards we will visit a traditional where the owners make there own pottery. Chios pottery is also famous from the ancient years for its quality and designs.Known for the need of the locals and the exportation of Mastic, wine and other special local goods . Then we will visit two more medieval villages. Pirgi “the painted village, known for the designs of its houses and”Olimpi”or “Mesta”also. You will travel to our history, culture and local habits.
Duration 5-6 hours
We can make a stop for a swimming
We can have launch in a local restaurant by the seafront.
Number of persons: Up to 3 persons.
Chios tour itinerary
– Departure from meeting point.
– Drive you up to “Armolia “village.
– Stop nearby a Mastic trees field
– Visit to a pottery shop
– Drive to the village of”Pirgi”for a tour.
– Drive to the village of “Mesta” or “Olimpoi”for a tour.
– If you wish drive to the beach of Mavra Volia for a swim
– drive to a nice restaurant by the sea front for lunch
– Drive you back to the point where we met.
Transport Details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan or other type of car.Depends at the customer’s needs. . For larger groups we can arrange (as extra) a private van with driver
What’s Included Private Guide Private Transportation
What’s Extra Tickets Food Drinks Snacks Accommodation Tastings
Where will you meet
Chios, 821 00 Greece
Airport: ,Cruise,Ferry,hotel,a point suggested by the guide,suggested by client.
Languages
Fluent Greek-Fluent English
Activity Level Moderate
Price: 250€
Customized tours:
You can ask us about a Taylor made customized tour of your wish.