5 -6 Hour Full Heritage & Flavor Tour

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(3 reviews)

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This tour offers the most complete experience for those who want to discover Ios in depth.
We begin with a visit to Skarkos, one of the best-preserved Bronze Age settlements in the Cyclades, where you’ll learn about early Aegean civilization.
Then, we cycle across beautiful inland landscapes to the Tomb of Homer, the legendary resting place of the great poet, surrounded by breathtaking views.
Our final stop is Diaseli Cheesery, a family-run farm where we’ll taste fresh, handmade local cheeses and hear stories of Ios’s rural traditions.
Throughout the journey, you’ll enjoy quiet paths, expansive views, and the scent of fig trees and wild herbs.
Led by guides who have written about the island’s history and culture, this tour offers a deep, immersive experience that combines archaeology, mythology, gastronomy, and nature — all effortlessly explored on an electric bike.

What's Included

Snacks
Use of bicycle
Cotton bag
Cheese tasting at Diaseli Cheesery, paid at the desk

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

It is our office, behind the Windmills

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    After a short downhill ride, we will visit Skarkos archailogical site, where we will talk about history, nature and traditions

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    We are going to visit the so called Homer's tomb at Plakotos and discuss about the history and the legend

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We are visiting Diaseli Traditional Cheesery and you will be introduced to how chesse has been made through the centuries from Dimitri's family. You will also see have a look at a restored traditional cheese building and a house

    2 hours Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Ios Adventure - Ios Paths

Tags

Mountain Bike Tours
Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
E-Bike Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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