Mastic villages shore excursion tour.

We'll take a drive to the south part of Chios, which is famous for the medieval or Mastic villages builded in 14th century. Mastic, is a natural gum, that comes out as a resin from the Mastic tree. Known and used for thousands of years as a chewing gum , for cooking and special as a medicine by ancient doctors such as Hippocrates. Used by doctors today and pharmacy companies, as well as for chewing gum, cooking, and cosmetics purposes. We will make a stop nearby a mastic field so you can see a mastic tree and learn all about its cultivation. Afterwards we will visit a traditional pottery shop which makes its own products. Chios pottery is also famous because of its quality and design. Known from the ancient years for the need of the locals and the exportation of Mastic, wine and other special local goods . Then we will visit two more medieval villages. Pirgi "the painted village, known for the designs of its houses and"Olimpi"also. You will immerse yourself with our history, culture and local habits.