Chios Private Tour Option 2

Nea Moni Monastery & Anavatos  

Starting from the pier in Chios

Tour Summary-
Type: Charming Villages, Culture, Scenic Drive
Length: 4 Hours
Walking: Medium
Mobility: Folding wheelchair OK, some sites may be inaccessible (advance notice required)
Guide: Licensed Guide
Languages: English and Greek
Prices: Scroll Down or Click here for Prices

This half day tour visits Chios' most important monastery and its famous ghost town. After meeting your private driver and guide at the port you drive through sheep fields to the Nea Moni monastery. This 11th century structure is the most important of the island's seven monasteries. Although it was badly damaged during the earthquake of 1881 it has been gracefully restored and houses extraordinary mosaics and frescoes.

A short distance away is the village of Aygonima. You will have some free time for refreshments in the village square where the medieval buildings can be admired.

Next you continue through picturesque green mountains to the village of Anavatos. The village is a fine example of medieval architecture and has very few inhabitants, giving it the feeling of being a ghost town. The bulk of the town's population was massacred in 1822 by the Turks. It was here that the women and children of the village threw themselves off a cliff rather than be captured by their invaders.

The town's historic castle dominates the whole area. The town's tower like houses are well preserved, as is its renovated church. You can also see the the ruins of an ancient acropolis, the city walls and a reservoir. 

Tour Breakdown
1- Meet guide and Drive to Nea Moni- 30 Minutes
2- Visit of Nea Moni- 45 Minutes
3- Depart for Aygonima- 30 Minutes
4- Free time for Refreshments- 20 Minutes
5- Depart for Anavatos- 30 Minutes
6- Visit Anavatos- 45 Minutes
7- Return to pier in Chios- 40 Minutes

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