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From Mykonos or Tinos- Full-Day Trip on Tinos Island

1. From Mykonos or Tinos- Full-Day Trip on Tinos Island

Climb aboard in the new port of Tourlos on the north-west coast of Mykonos and cross the Aegean Sea to the neighboring island of Tinos to experience the authentic culture and traditional hospitality of Greece. Explore the namesake capital to see one of the most important churches in Greece at the Panagía Evangelístria, built around a miraculous icon to the Virgin Mary. Then, travel up to the women's monastery of Kechrovouni high in the mountains to get stunning views of the surroundings. Stroll through the traditional village of Volax to see the basket weavers at work and stop to take souvenir photos of the Venetian-era dovecotes in the valley. Marvel at the marble arts of Pyrgos and get some free time to enjoy a coffee in the shade of a plane tree on the main square before the return boat trip to Mykonos.

Tinos: Winery Tour and Wine Tasting Paired with Snacks

2. Tinos: Winery Tour and Wine Tasting Paired with Snacks

Visit a family-owned winery in the village Steni in Tinos. Let a winemaker share their passion for the island and wine production with you as you see the vineyards and the cellar. Delight your senses as you try 6 local wines.  Be greeted by the winemaker at the winery in Steni. Listen as the winemaker tells you about Tinos island terroirs and his desire to bring Greek vineyards to the forefront of the world wine scene.  Head to the lush vineyards where grapes are ripened to perfection in the Greek sun. Continue into the wine cellar where wines are fermented and aged. Hear about the machines used to craft wine, the different varieties in the region, and the history of Greek winemaking.  Finally, make your way to a terrace with countryside and sea views. Savor different wines accompanied by a a small plate of snacks like local cheeses and hams. Let your sommelier will explain the features of each wine.

From Athens: Tinos and Andros Islands Day Trip

3. From Athens: Tinos and Andros Islands Day Trip

Early morning pick-up from your hotel in Athens. Enjoy the sunrise above the Aegean Sea as you are embarking on the ferry that sails to Tinos. Our escort will assist locate your seats in the ferry. Feel free to walk from one lounge to the other where you will find snack bars selling beverages and delicious pastry for breakfast. Before noon you will have arrived in Tinos where you will start strolling in the paved streets of the Cycladic settlement. Walking among the picturesque shops, you will have the chance to buy traditional pastries like "mandolato" or "lukumi". Try a piece of the sesame brittle, considered as one of the richest superfoods according to the ancient Greeks, which will fill you with extra energy! One of the highlights of the tour is the Monastery of Holy Mary (known as "Panaghia") which is the important pilgrimage destination in Greece. Thousands of Christians swarm about on the 25 of March to celebrate the Annunciation. You may see pilgrims covering the distance from the port of Tinos to the church on their knees, in an attempt to fulfill a promise they made to God in exchange for a favor they had asked from him. Along that route, you will see the long red carpet, laid to protect those pilgrims from having their knees injured. Apart from the orthodox churches, Tinos is gull of Catholic ones as well, some of which you may visit during your walking tour. On the way back to the port, you will find plenty of little restaurants serving local dishes cooked with locally grown ingredients. Enjoy a tasty lunch and do not omit to sip a glass of the traditional "ouzo" liquor. At 14:35 you will be on the ferry to Andros. You will arrive at 16.10 and your escort will lead you to the bus that will take you to the sandy beach, a few minutes away. You will have time to enjoy swimming in the crystal clear water of the island and sunbath, before departing for the cosmpolitan village "Batsi". You will have free time to explore the village, shop local products and soyvenirs, take photos in the picturesque lanes and enjoy dinner or a drink at sunset. At around 20.00 you will return to the port of the island where you will embark on the ferry to Rafina (departure at 21:30, arrival: 23:30). Transportation from the port back to Athens.

From Andros: Tinos Day Trip with Private Local Guide

4. From Andros: Tinos Day Trip with Private Local Guide

Get set for an immersive experience during Andros to Tinos Day Tour! First you start your experience from our Andros office at Batsi beach and we drive to Gavrio, the Andros port, to get the ferry to Tinos! In about 01:30 hour you will be at Tinos port greeted by our tour leader. The your Tinos tour starts going to Falatados village, the second biggest village of Tinos. It is reputed for its raki and its many treadles. In Falatados also exists the Sketch’s House, the tenth caricature museum worldwide, created by Kostas and Vasilis Mitropoulos. Then you head for a few minutes to at Exomvourgo to fully enjoy the granite mountain which was located at TIno’s castle and the spectacular view that it offers in the neighboring villages and in the abundant Aegean blue. Afterwards, you will visit the village of Volax in the island’s heart, which is built between lunar landscapes. Its inhabitants practice the art of basketry. Through the villages Skalados, Loutra, Xinara, we will reach Tripotamos village. The walk to the “arches” of the village will end your tour in the villages in the best possible way. Then you will head to Tinos port where you will board at the ferry to return to Andros again ful of memories and experiences!

From Athens: Visit Tinos and Mykonos Islands in One Day

5. From Athens: Visit Tinos and Mykonos Islands in One Day

Early morning pick-up from your hotel in Athens. Enjoy the sunrise above the Aegean Sea as you are embarking on the ferry that sails to Tinos. Our escort will assist locate your seats in the ferry. Feel free to walk from one lounge to the other where you will find snack bars selling beverages and delicious pastry for breakfast. Before noon you will have arrived in Tinos where you will start strolling in the paved streets of the Cycladic settlement. Walking among the picturesque shops, you will have the chance to buy traditional pastries like "mandolato" or "lukumi". Try a piece of the sesame brittle, considered as one of the richest superfoods according to the ancient Greeks, which will fill you with extra energy! One of the highlights of the tour is the Monastery of Holy Mary (known as "Panaghia") which is the important pilgrimage destination in Greece. Thousands of Christians swarm about on the 25 of March to celebrate the Annunciation. You may see pilgrims covering the distance from the port of Tinos to the church on their knees, in an attempt to fulfill a promise they made to God in exchange for a favor they had asked from him. Along that route, you will see the long red carpet, laid to protect those pilgrims from having their knees injured. Apart from the orthodox churches, Tinos is gull of Catholic ones as well, some of which you may visit during your walking tour. On the way back to the port, you will find plenty of little restaurants serving local dishes cooked with locally grown ingredients. Enjoy a tasty lunch and do not omit to sip a glass of the traditional "ouzo" liquor. At 11.35 you will be on the ferry ready to sail to the cosmopolitan Mykonos! Upon arrival at the port, our escort will lead you to the local sea bus to get transferred to the city centre. Grasp your cameras and go ahead on a magic photo-walking tour in the whitewashed maze-like lanes of the celebrities' beloved Greek island! Our escort will show you the best photo spots that will guarantee amazing, like-attracting photos! At the Little Venice of Mykonos, you will feel the cosmopolitan air of the island; colorful verandas hanging over the seas and impressively decorated cocktails served by the sea... While climbing up the Windmills hill, you will see how locals took advantage of the only thing they had in abundance, the Wind! Feel free to stroll in Matoyanni area where you can shop at famous designers’ boutique or go swimming to the beach a few meters away from the city center. The escort will set a meeting point for your way back to the ferry. You will sail back to Athens enriched with an unforgettable experience and it will be our pleasure to have been a part of that! Our driver will pick you up at the port and drop you off at your hotel in Athens.

From Athens: Greek Islands Private Helicopter Transfer

6. From Athens: Greek Islands Private Helicopter Transfer

Enjoy a comfortable arrival at the Greek island of your choice or other popular Greek destinations with our private Athens helicopter flight. After your hotel pickup meet our pilot at the private helicopter launch pad and soar up and away to see the Greek Islands and the Aegean Sea from the air. Within limited airborne minutes, touch down at a Greek Island or other destination of your choice. Our private helicopter can seat up to four travelers and is available for one-way helicopter transfers and day trips between all major Greek destinations and islands.

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What people are saying about Tinos

Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 23 reviews

The discovery of Tinos the superb is really worth it. Valentina is a great guide, we learned a lot, especially about the church of Panagia and its anecdotes. The meal organized in the small Tavern was very good. We enjoyed discovering the local craftsmen, in particular the making of wicker baskets and the peeling of capers;) a pity that the convent is closed because we are convinced that Valentina and her love of the island of Tinos would still have taught us a lot of things . Thanks to her and the driver it was great we highly recommend :)

A very authentic visit and a guide, Valentina, passionate about knowledge and very friendly. Far from the hectic atmosphere of Mykonos, Tinos is an island with beautiful landscapes and this day was one of our favorites in the Cyclades.

Sophia was awesome. She knew the history of the Greek islands extremely well. Lunch was great too. Would highly recommend this trip.

Perfect enjoyable tour. Our guide Valentina is one wonderful woman, very kind and knowledgeable.The tour is worth it!

Very interesting experience, beautiful setting in a very nice area of Tinos.