9. Crossing of Philoctetes 7 days Sailing.
Crossing of Philoctetes 7 days Sailing
Territory |
| Velika – Athos – Limnos – Alonnissos – Skopelos – Skiathos – Trikeri - Volos |
Theme |
| Velika – Athos – Limnos – Alonnissos – Skopelos – Skiathos – Trikeri - Volos |
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No. Days/ nights Hike/activity |
| 7 days / 6 nights
Sailing |
Period |
| 19/9 - 26/9 |
Minimum number |
| 6 persons is the minimum for a attractive price |
Max number |
| 15 persons |
Places to visit |
| 10 sites |
Guided or self-guided |
| Guided |
Title of holiday |
| Crossing of Philoctetes |
Explanatory sentence |
| A trip with mythological value. Our purpose is to follow the marks of this historical trip and to convey a message of peace to the brotherhood of these three cities (Limnos,Troia and Melivoia) |
Strong points (what sets it apart from the rest) | 3 ou 4 | -Authentic and unexplored Greece -Natural beauty -Historical interested
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Short presentation | 6 lignes | |
Day by day programme (e.g. basic details of activities each day, places) | - Titre (court)/Title (short) - descriptif 3 lignes (description 3 lines max) - Horaire dénivelé, distance (times, heights, distance) - Hébergement (accommodation) | Day 1 Start from Volos to Velika – Welcome party with food and music at Spitaki café. After that start of sailing with destination Xalkidiki. Day 2 Early in the morning we will arrive at Skiwni or Porto Koyfo for breakfast and after we leaving for Riha Nera at Limnos for swimming. Overnight Day 3 Free Day – Opportunity to visit the museum,the castle and the lake to watch the flamingos. Overnight at Myrinas port Day 4 Sailing to Moudros the 2nd biggest port of Limnos. From there we will visit the cave of Philoctetes and the Caveirio field. After return to Moudros for swimming and relax and back to Myrina for Overnight. Day 5 Early in the morning (about 4) we start sailing for Ai-Stratis. We will visit the museum and we’ll drink coffee at local café. After sailing to Kyra-Panagia for swimming and then to Allonisos to see the sunset and lunch. Overnight to Steni Valla. Day 6 Early in the morning sailing to Skopelos island for swimming and after to Skiathos for walk to the hometown of Papadiamantis. Overnight Day 7 In the morning we will go for swimming at the popular Banana beach and after sailing to Trikeri island for lobster pasta and visit the monastery. Overnight Day 8 Sailing to Volos and end of the trip. |
Map |
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PHOTOS |
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Guide language |
| English, French |
Meeting point and finishing point at end of holiday) |
| Thessaloniki airport |
Airports and access recommendations |
| Thessaloniki airport |
Difficulty – easy, moderate, difficult walking level) |
| Easy for all activities |
Activities - activities other than walking) |
| sailing |
Equipment (eg. Sleeping bag) |
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ORGANISATION – local transport (transfers) |
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Supervision | - Guidage/Guides - Intervenants ponctuels/othercontributors, people to meet | specialized guides for each activity Abbess of the monastery |
Accommodation |
| Sail boat |
Meals |
| Breakfast, picnic in the activities , diner (local products are used) |
What is included in price |
| Skipper, organization, insurance, departure party, breakfast |
What is extra cost |
| Transfers at Limnos island, and the rest meals. |
Equipment to bring |
| personal medications, walking shoes, backpack, battons, water bottle, waterproof jacket, fleeces, hat, bathing suit, camera |
Weather conditions |
| Mostly sunshine from 20 to 35 degrees |
Country Profile – general info of country, passports, country specific info |
| currency of Greece euro |
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