Mountains & Villages of Evia, Greece

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Average Review Rating: from 47 reviews.

Deirdre Devine

MOUNTAINS & VILLAGES OF EVIA

Written April 2012
A very enjoyable trip with varied walks and an enthusiastic entertaining leader. The hotel staff were helpful, the breakfasts were superb and it was lovely to have a sea view. Karystos is very unspoilt and by the end of the week we felt we knew half the town! Overall a very relaxing holiday.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Visiting the mountain chapels and learning about their history.
What did you think of your group leader?
Thanos is hugely enthusiastic about Evia and Greece. His knowledge of the history, people and places added greatly to the walking experience.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
If you have knee problems make sure to bring walking poles as there is quite a bit of downhill walking !
Nicola Dyke

MOUNTAINS & VILLAGES OF EVIA

Written February 2012
This was a really lovely break away. The walking (B grade week) was not particularly challenging, nor were the days long, but the scenery, food and company were excellent!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Having the opportunity to try new food types! I enjoyed the shared starters where you could have little tasters of something different. In fact, the starters were more than enough, although the mains were very tasty we had all eaten too much at the start of the meal!
What did you think of your group leader?
Thanos was very passionate about the area and its history and traditions. We learnt a lot from him about the island. He was supportive and an inspirational.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Travelling in February, you should be prepared for a variety of weather. It was a bit like England in April, with all weather types in one day! We varied between cool weather - even snow on a couple of days, to warm sunshine - t-shirt weather!!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
This was my first Exodus holiday and I felt the company gave lots of information beforehand so I felt prepared for the trip. I would recommend travelling with them.
Derek Clarke

MOUNTAINS & VILLAGES OF EVIA

Written November 2011
An excellent trip. The location of the hotel is superb and the leader informative and extremely helpful. The surrounding countryside is very pleasant and the walking pretty easy. Eating out at different tavernas each evening (cost included) was a great way to chat to people and sample many different dishes.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The fascinating ancient sites.
What did you think of your group leader?
Excellent - informative, helpful and great at knowing everyone and looking after them.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Don't bother to try and go to Athens on the day off. It really is too far and too complicated.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Be carful with the ouzo!
Ann Mortlock

MOUNTAINS & VILLAGES OF EVIA

Written November 2011
Aa unexpectedly warm,relaxing, informative, friendly, November walking break
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
View of the sea, port,harbour from the bedroom window/balcony.
Picking nuts and oranges from trees along the roadside.
Discovering Evia.
I've never experienced such tasty and varied Greek food before.All home grown and home made to family recipes.
Swimming in the (cold) sea in November (it had to be done).
What did you think of your group leader?
Thanos was attentive to every individual need,learnt our names fast, was enthusiastic and informative.
He worked hard on our behalf.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Walks mainy downhill,with lots of stones,so take a stick.
As advertised, the walking is not strenuous so enjoy the chance to take in the scenery, and relax.
Take a snack on walks without picnics.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
So nice to have everything arranged, especially when high winds resulted in the ferries being cancelled, no problem, Thanos sorted it out.
David Taylor

MOUNTAINS & VILLAGES OF EVIA

Written October 2011
The holiday is based in a simple but nice hotel, overlooking the harbour, a lovely spot. eating out each night at different tavernas was a great variety. And the leader, Thanos, was well versed in the local history.
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What did you think of your group leader?
Thanos was very helpful if anything was needed, seemed to know everybody in town, and gave us lots of information about the country, the people and the history of the island.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Go.
Judith Porzel

MOUNTAINS & VILLAGES OF EVIA

Written October 2011
A very enjoyable week with a small group of very agreeable people. When we experienced the coldest ever recorded October day at the beginning of the week and I collapsed exhausted on my bed in the evening after battling up the hill to Castello Rosso against galeforce winds I wondered if I had made the right decision but things could only get better - and they did.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
I had no inspirational moment but enjoyed it all. Certainly seeing the Roman columns is pretty awesome (if that word is not too overused) and the view from the top of the sacrificial table (or whatever it was) on Mount Kliosi at the Acropolis of Styra is breathtaking. I also loved the walk down the Demosaris Gorge - where Thanos chose a beautiful place to stop for lunch. I imagine it would be a wonderful place to bathe in the summer - but a bit cold in October.
What did you think of your group leader?
Thanos certainly proved to be a good organiser - arranging hotel rooms at short notice on the mainland when we missed the ferry the first evening, finding alternative transport when there were strikes and finding an alternative taverna at short notice for our evening meal on the day of solidarity when everything was shut. Everything worked out perfectly. He was great company and kept us entertained with lots of local knowledge and interesting stories - even if some of them proved not to be true! He is certainly very proud to be from Evia - and he has alot to be proud of.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
The walks are mainly downhill - so be warned if you have weak knees! The longest walks were in the range of 12-15 km - so quite moderate, but some of them are on quite rough ground so poles could be a good idea. And the taxi drives up and down the mountains are not for the weak-hearted - there are not many good roads on the island.
Try the Septem beer at the first opportunity - you may not get another!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
This was my first Exodus holiday and it's certainly made me want to go on more as soon as possible!
Gillian Lambert

MOUNTAINS & VILLAGES OF EVIA

Written October 2011
well up to Exodus' usual high standards. Lovely island, warm welcome. good walking with plenty of interest. exexcellent robust rustic food with plenty of choice
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Probably climbing up to the ancient Imperial Roman marble querries - a fantastic location and fascinating historical tale.
What did you think of your group leader?
Thanos was an excellent leader - nothing too much trouble and he took very good care of us. his love and enthusiasm for Evia was evident in all his stories and tales about its history.