Chios Island

Wednesday 26 – Monday 31 August 2026

Exploring the monuments and nature of the beautiful, fragrant island of Chios.

We enjoy a full six-day archaeological, hiking, and mountaineering experience on Homer’s Chios, made possible thanks to our air travel to the island.

We explore the Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) on foot and visit their excellent museum. We tour ancient and Byzantine Chios, including Emporios, Nea Moni Monastery, the castle-settlement of Anavatos, Chios Castle, and Volissos Castle.

We climb the highest peak of the island, Pelineo (1,297 m), and walk along old traditional paths.

We are guided through the famous Kambos area with its stately mansions and visit the caves of Agio Galas. Of course, we also relax and enjoy the island’s beautiful beaches (Mavra Volia, Karfas, Agia Fotia, Lithi, Lefkathia, etc.), and we do not miss its museums and local delicacies, with mastic taking pride of place.

Accommodation is in a central hotel in the town of Chios, allowing for comfortable evening outings.

A detailed program and prices are to be published in due course. Register early!

Leader: Neilos Pitsinos

Information – Registrations: Monday to Friday, 20:00–22:00, at the offices of the Heraklion Mountaineering Club, 53 Dikaiosynis Street, Heraklion. Tel.: +30 2810 227609
Email: info@eos-her.gr