Naoussa, Lefkes & the Byzantine Way
Trip-fulls of Paros essence: A choice of 3 ‘Drive & Walks’ to combine guided visits to coastal Naoussa town or the hillside villages of Lefkes & Prodromos with their maze-like alleys & traditional houses,...
Tagged: Countryside views
Tours with countryside views
The Ancient Quarries & Aghios Minas Monastery Hike
A 6-km circular hike in rural Marathi, including visits to the site of the Paros ancient marble quarries and the 17th c. fortified Aghios Minas monastery. Countryside walking and easy caving exploration in the Caves of the Nymphs & Pan, in search of ancient mining remains… and a last vein of the famous translucent ‘Parian Stone’ .
Level: Easy
Drive & Walk: Naoussa, Lefkes & Byzantine Way
A trip-full of Paros: ‘Drive and Walk’ activity starting with Naoussa port & village tour and continues with Lefkes village tour and an easy hike down the herb-scented Byzantine Way to Prodromos village, for a nice Greek coffee & pastry break. Private tour for up to 6 persons – includes hotel pick-up & transfer
Level: Εasy
Parian Marble Tour
Follow the 2500-year-old trail of the famed ‘Parian stone’, the raw material of ancient sculpted masterpieces, with a marble tour around Paros town, followed by a visit of the site of the ancient marble quarries in Marathi, to seek the traces of ancient stone-cutters… and to see what Parians make of the stone today! Transfer & wine picnic included
Level: Easy
Parian Herbs & Wine Tour
A special tour for all your senses in & around Lefkes village. See, smell, taste and hear about the true essence of Paros: walk around fragrant herbs in age-old trails, visit highland vineyards and enjoy their wines & picnic with local produce in the shade of walnut trees! Transfer & picnic lunch included, private or semi-private tours.
Level: Easy
Bike & Hike: Aliki to Pounta and back
A Paros Hikes original: Easy riding on the coastline along the Paros-Antiparos strait and on quiet countryside roads of SW Paros, to explore on foot – and possibly swim in – some of the prettiest sandy beaches & seascapes on the island – great as a sunset tour!
Level: Εasy
The Angeria- Aneratza- Ai-Giorgis sta Damalia Circular Hike
A fascinating, 10 or 13 km hike in the rural countryside of the south, from quaint Angeria to the serene valleys of Kamari & Aneratza and up the hill on ancient footpath to Ai-Giorgis chapel for great views & wine picnic!
Level: Moderate
The Livadia- Delion Sanctuary- Telegrafos Hill Hike
An 9.5 km circular hike up on the heights N of Paros town and Telegrafos hill & alongside Parikia bay coastline, featuring ancient cult ruins, old footpaths, some rougher trails and impressive views over rugged shores and rocky hills. Great as a sunset walk too!
Level: Moderate
The Byzantine Way & the Valley of Lefkes : 3 Hikes
Longer or shorter (9-13km), easy walks or rewarding hikes, the broader Lefkes and Marpissa valley has it all; island nature at its purest, countryside beauty of old and traditional village charm- even a beach-ending walk!
Level: Easy
The Iraklia Island Hiking Bliss Trip
Experience hiking bliss on the small island gem of Iraklia, in our 2 or 3-day hiking tours, with ferry departures from/to Paros (3h), Naxos, Amorgos or Peireaus and accommodation in rooms or tents. From easy walking on traditional stone-paved footpaths to caving and hiking adventures, enjoying untouched Cycladic landscapes, impressive cliffs and wild coastline!
Level: ModerateLevel: Demanding