Shimmering Shores of Poros
Bite-sized trip
- Itinerary:Poros
- Duration:4 days / 3 nights (flexible)
- Price:from £78 per person (excluding flights)
Day 1 – Glamping at Poros
Arrive on the shores of Galatas and find your unique glamping spot hidden between the olive trees. Your bell tent is perfectly nestled right in the middle of nature and well equipped, with electricity, WiFi, a refrigerator and a private shower/toilet unit just 50 meters from your tent. Only a few steps from the opening of your tent and you are on the beach where boats sail past. Find a nice spot on the terrace or by the pool to sit back and relax. The ferry to volcanic island of Poros is just around the corner and they run throughout the day. Within fifteen minutes, you’ll be on the island.
Days 2-3 – Explore Poros & surroundings
For the next days you will simply enjoy Poros and the area around it. Even though Poros is a small car-free island, there is a lot to do! The bays on the west side of the island are quiet and a great place to do unwind and relax. People also come from all over the world to paddle among Poros’ infamous rock formations. If you’d prefer to stay dry on land, Poros town had many terraces, shops and architecture that makes it a wonderful place to stroll around. You can also drive inland to the amphitheater in Epidaurus, the historic Mycenae and the cosy harbor town of Nafplion, where you can stroll between the characteristic houses with a delicious fresh ice cream in hand.
Day 4 – Departure from Poros – onward or home
The coast of Poros Island is a a great place to either end your trip and head back to Athens or to use as a launch pad for more explorations on mainland Greece. Either way you will leave this area with many unforgettable memories.
For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options
Poros – Hydra day trip
- Price:From £40 per person
- Included:Ferry trip to Hydra island to spend your day however you like
Today you take the ferry to Hydra. We will arrange the ferry tickets for you in advance. When you enter the harbour you can already see the traditional mansions. The terrace by the harbour is great for people watching and enjoying a drink in the sun among the Greeks. The island is car-free and you mostly travel by a donkey-drawn cart or water taxi. There are several sandy and pebble beaches on the island. Some can be reached on foot, but it is easier to take a water taxi.
Poros - Cooking workshop
- Price:From £100 per person
- Included:4 hours cooking workshop including 4-5 course-dinner and wine
Katerina has a passion for cooking and will gladly teach you all about the dishes Kleftiko, Gyros, Souvlaki, or Meze, or even better, she’ll teach you how to make these dishes yourself. You’ll start in the late afternoon with fresh ingredients. Then it’s time to enjoy! Bon appétit. If you pay attention, you can also prepare the dishes once you’re back home.
This bite-sized trip can be combined well with
Ancient Athens
- Athens
- 3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
- from £ 395.- per person (excluding flights)
Mountain Goats in the Green Canyon
- Dimitsana
- 3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
- from £ 175.- per person (excluding flights)
