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Things to do in Lesbos, Northeast Aegean Islands: The Best Tours
Lesbos (/ˈlɛzbɒs/, US: /ˈlɛzboʊs/; Greek: Λέσβος Lesvos, pronounced [ˈlezvos]), sometimes referred to as Mytilene after its capital, is a Greek island located in the northeastern Aegean Sea. It has an area of 1,633 km (631 sq mi) with 320 kilometres (199 miles) of coastline, making it the third largest island in Greece. It is separated from Turkey by the narrow Mytilini Strait and in late Palaeolithic/Mesolithic times was joined to the Anatolian mainland before the end of the last glacial period.
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1. 5-Hour Walking Tour: Agiasos Village Life and Chestnut Forest
Experience the real Greece on this 5-hour small-group walking tour of Agiasos, a pretty mountain village on the island of Lesbos. Stroll through chestnut forests and cherry orchards, visit an olive oil mill, a soap factory, museums, and a church, and drink Greek coffee and taste sweet preserves at a traditional café.
Inclusions: Food tasting, Local guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off
2. Private Cooking Lesson in Evriaki
we customize the dishes according to the food preference to people! Gluten free,vegeterian,vegan. we love to share the art of cooking with fun and music!
Inclusions: Dinner
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3. Follow the tradition,Clay & Olive Wood Lesson
We will follow a route north east of Lesvos island and visit the monastery of Mantamados.The monastery of Taxiarchis, one of the most famous worldwide pilgrimage places. .Continuing we will visit one of the most famous waterfalls of the island where, according to the legends, the shepherdess of the area after satisfying her sexual passion with the young boys that worked in the fields, she threw then down in the abyss of the pit.Aftel our lunch break we will visit the traditional “furnace” of Stefanos Kouvdis at Ag. Stephanos “ who continue this ancient profession, which after the stonework counts the beginning of civilization. Furthermore we will have the opportunity to experiment and make our own souvenir. On the way back we’ll stop at the workshop of Olivewood House at Pamphila village, where we will learn how to turn a piece of olive wood to a new useful or decorative item before going back to the beautiful Plomari village. *Man Katsa waterfall visits happen until the end of April.
Inclusions: Expert local driver / office escort, Luxury 4x4 SUV vehicle, Local Taxes & Insurance, Snacks & drinks, Traditional Lunch
Exclusions: Beverages & drinks in Tavernas, Any Private Expenses, Tips & Gratuities
Reviewed By franksR2720IC
The boat tour with Dinos was really great. We visited nice places to swim, have a pick nic at a lonley beach and recovered in the hot springs. We had a great time and Dinos was a fantastic guide.
4. The Lava paths (Sigri – Eressos Tour)
It is a trip 21 million years back in time at the west of Lesvos. The Natural History Museum of the petrified forest of Lesvos, which includes stunning finds from the excavations in the petrified forest that reveal the geo historical evolution of the Aegean sea. The Museum collaborates with the Global Geoparks Network of Unesco and the European Geoparks Network. Visiting Lesvos without visiting the Museum is like visiting France without visiting the Eiffel tower. In the afternoon we will visit Skala Eressos, the name of this place is connected with Eressos whom was the son of the mythic king Makara. The first residents were called Pelasgi, after them it was the Achaeans and then the Aeolan sailors. At the ending of the 17th century it was relocated at the inner side of the island to avoid the pirates invasion. Eressos was a big commercial center and their products were exported also in Egypt. Sappho, the great lyrical poet and the philosophers Theophrastos and Phanas were born there.
Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Pick up & Drop off from Hotel or the meeting point , Expert local driver / office escort, Transportation with Luxury 4x4 SUV vehicle, Snack & drink, Local Taxes & Insurance
Exclusions: Any Private Expenses, Boat tour to Nisiopi island park 12€, Beverages & Drinks in Tavernas, Museums Entrance Fee 5€, Tips & Gratuities
Reviewed By franksR2720IC
The boat tour with Dinos was really great. We visited nice places to swim, have a pick nic at a lonley beach and recovered in the hot springs. We had a great time and Dinos was a fantastic guide.
5. Wine Tasting & Iakovidis Museum - Chidira
Seafari Adventures will take you northwest of Lesvos Island from a route inside the caldera of our volcanic crater with 6km diameter from season of the creation of the petrified forest of Lesvos. Through this way we will reach to Chidira but before that we will stop nearby to Fterounda, where we will have a 30min walking in the nature in order to find the beautiful Vathilimno waterfall. After the walk we will continue to a famous winery for a wine tasting at Methymnaeos organic winery. They produce an organic and unique wine from a special variety of grapes unique in the whole world, which grows only on our island. Furthermore we will have the chance to see famous paintings of George Iakovidis painter, who was one of the greatest Greek artist of Munich Artist School. After this we will taste local traditional dishes in a local tavern. On the way back we will visit Limonos Monastery which founded in 1526. The Monastery of Limonos is the largest and most important monastery of Lesvos.
Inclusions: Expert local driver / office escort, Transportation with Luxury 4x4 SUV vehicle, Local Taxes & Insurance, Snacks & drinks, Traditional Lunch, Pick up & Drop off from Hotel or the meeting point
Exclusions: Entrance fees (if needed), Any Private Expenses, Beverages & drinks in Tavernas, Tips & Gratuities
Reviewed By franksR2720IC
The boat tour with Dinos was really great. We visited nice places to swim, have a pick nic at a lonley beach and recovered in the hot springs. We had a great time and Dinos was a fantastic guide.
6. Feed The Wild Horses – Lepetymnos Mountain
Lesvos, the island with 365 days of vacation. The natural richness of inexhaustible, scattered cultural monuments, biotopes, marked footpaths for hiking and unbelievable views of the Aegean Sea and the Asia Minor coast. Seafari Adventures travel agency will bring you to Lepetymnos mountain, the highest peak of our island on an off-road route with difficulty level 5. The afternoon hours offer a spectacle view in the wider region, but also the morning dew and the cleanness of the landscape will compensate you for your decision . You will have the chance to admire the Aegean Sea ,views of the Mount Olympus, the coasts of Asia Minor to Asia. See the wildlife of the area, feed the wild horses of the area . The peak of Prophet Elias is 944m. Descending we will visit Kariofilis Farm where we will see some animals and we will learn about the superfood seeds of Aronia from George who decided to processing this seeds and he produce amazing products!
Inclusions: Expert local driver / office escort, Transportation with Luxury 4x4 SUV vehicle, Local Taxes & Insurance, Snacks & drinks, Pick up & Drop off from Hotel or the meeting point
Exclusions: Any Private Expenses, Any extra beverages & drinks, Tips & Gratuities
Reviewed By franksR2720IC
The boat tour with Dinos was really great. We visited nice places to swim, have a pick nic at a lonley beach and recovered in the hot springs. We had a great time and Dinos was a fantastic guide.
7. Top Of The Hill – Agiasos For A Coffee
During our tour you will have the chance to see extraordinary and unique flowers depending the season period. Also you will enjoy the breathtaking view from the mountain and of course you will visit the most famous and traditional village of the island. With high tradition in hand made clay and wood carved products.
Inclusions: Expert local driver / office escort, Transportation with Luxury 4x4 SUV vehicle, Local Taxes & Liability Insurance, Snack & drink, Pick up & Drop off from Hotel or the meeting point
Exclusions: Any Private Expenses, Extra Beverages & drinks in Coffeeshops, Tips & Gratuities
Reviewed By franksR2720IC
The boat tour with Dinos was really great. We visited nice places to swim, have a pick nic at a lonley beach and recovered in the hot springs. We had a great time and Dinos was a fantastic guide.
8. Molyvos Lesvos TAXI Service - Mytilini Airport Arrival/Departure Transportation
Pleasant Safe and Comfortable transportation to get you from AIRPORT & PORT to molyvos and anywhere you need to go all over the Island
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, One-way private transfer, English speaking driver, Bottled water
Exclusions: Food , Gratuities (optional)
9. TAXI SERVICE MOLIVOS LESVOS - Mike's TAXI
Pleasant Safe and Comfortable transportation to get you from/to AIRPORT & PORT and anywhere you need to go all over the Island
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, English speaking driver, Bottled water
Exclusions: Food, Gratuities (optional)
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