Andros and Tinos Islands Walking Tour

Start the tour as soon as you arrive in Athens with a pick-up from the airport. You’ll head to the ferry port in Rafina to cross the Aegean Sea to Andros. Take a bus from the ferry terminal to find your accommodation near Nimborio Beach.

Take the evening to explore the area and indulge in a local meal.

Wake up refreshed after your first night in Andros and sit for a lovely breakfast at your guesthouse. In the morning, you can wander the network of gorgeous residences in Andros Chora. In the afternoon, two options are available to you to visit Apikia, a quaint village that sits in a great, green valley. You’ll take a taxi there, then spend your walking time hiking among olive groves and stopping to swim at a nearby beach.

You can walk back to Andros Chora or find a taxi.

Fuel up on a big breakfast for a long day of exploring on foot. Along the way, you’ll pass through several traditional hamlets with iconic Greek architecture, and you’ll walk along trails lined with cypresses and olive groves. During the excursion, you’ll ascend to a hilltop and see a monastery clinging to a mountain. Get your camera out for some glorious views.

Continue through a green valley and descend to Andros Chora to find an appealing tavern for a well-earned dinner.

Today’s journey stops at several unique villages, each with its own charm. First, you’ll depart from Ormos Korthiou and find a well-marked mule path to walk through fragrant orchards. Then, you’ll reach Kochilos and visit the ruins of an old fortress. There’s the option to gain some serious panoramic views from here.

Continue through a deep gorge to reach Sineti—stop and treat yourself to a coffee in the plaza. After SIneti, you have one final climb and descent to a sandy beach, then follow the coastline back to your guesthouse.

In the morning, take a public bus to Gavrio, followed by a ferry to Tinos. A taxi will transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, you can take a public bus or taxi to Tripotamos and walk through the charming village of Mountados, known for its 28 churches, including the 1849 Cathedral of Agios Ioannis. From there, continue past the Vaketa dam back to Chora. Be sure to explore Mountados' pristine, winding cobblestone streets and tiered alleys—it's a delightful experience!

Today's walk offers a fantastic journey around the striking Exombourgo mountain, passing through some of Tinos' most beautiful villages. You'll traverse valleys, terraced fields, narrow village alleys, and encounter numerous churches and a monastery. In the broad valley between Loutra and Kambos, admire the iconic dovecotes unique to Tinos Island.

Your final walk on Tinos offers stunning views of Tinos town and the south coast. Starting with a transfer to Falatados, you’ll traverse agricultural fields towards Exobourgo, where the optional climb to the Venetian Fortress awaits. Descend south along old mule tracks, passing windmill ruins, and follow a long kalderimi down to Tinos town. This 3-hour walk leaves ample time to explore the vibrant town, highlighted by the impressive Panagia church, or relax on nearby sandy beaches.

Spend your last night on Tinos as you please, sampling many taverns and engaging with the friendly locals.

After breakfast in your guesthouse, your double Greek island tour comes to an end. You’ll make your own way to the next leg of your journey, whether that’s back to Athens or off to explore another island.