Half-Day Walking Tour: Agiassos Village Life and Chestnut Forest
Agiasos, Greece
Trip Type: Walking Tours
Duration: 5 hours
Experience life in Agiassos, a small mountain village on the island of Lesvos. It is known for its special bright green landscape, its narrow cobbled streets lined by ranks of tiled-roof houses, the traditional architecture and its restless and religious inhabitants. This 5-hour guided tour offers an invigorating experience which includes a stroll through the local chestnut forest, collecting chestnuts, an informative walk around the village's points of interest, including the local deli shops, byzantine and carnival museums, as well as drinking coffee and tasting sweet preserves at a traditional local cafe'.
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Experience life in Agiassos, a small mountain village on the island of Lesvos. It is known for its special bright green landscape, its narrow cobbled streets lined by ranks of tiled-roof houses, the traditional architecture and its restless and religious inhabitants. This 5-hour guided tour offers an invigorating experience which includes a stroll through the local chestnut forest, collecting chestnuts, an informative walk around the village's points of interest, including the local deli shops, byzantine and carnival museums, as well as drinking coffee and tasting sweet preserves at a traditional local cafe'.Meet your experienced local guide in the morning for a comprehensive stroll through the well known thick chestnut forest, following charted paths that will bring you among chestnut, walnut and cherry trees. There is a river along the way, and numerous Christian chapels. A forest picnic will be a great chance to enjoy the area and learn about the fauna and flora.
Visits to local oil mills and a soap factory are included, as well as a tour to the local folklore museum, a private folklore items collection, and the Panayia (Virgin Mary) church. Locally-produced conserves will be offered as a gift, together with olive oil soap and ceramic items. During the famous carnival time, you may also get involved in the festivities.
Truly a unique exploration of local village life and the surrounding natural landscape.
Visits to local oil mills and a soap factory are included, as well as a tour to the local folklore museum, a private folklore items collection, and the Panayia (Virgin Mary) church. Locally-produced conserves will be offered as a gift, together with olive oil soap and ceramic items. During the famous carnival time, you may also get involved in the festivities.
Truly a unique exploration of local village life and the surrounding natural landscape.
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