Enjoy an unforgettable private tour of Chios with a friendly personal guide from <strong>ToursByLocals.</strong>. All the guides are locals who speak fluent English, and they'll be pleased to give you a personalized tour that highlights your own travel interests.

Walk along Mavra Volia, a volcanic beach with crystal clear waters; visit the town of Pygri, where its buildings are decorated with painted patterns called graffito; or see the 11th-century monastery of Nea Moni, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Be sure to also ask our guides about what hidden gems they recommend. Each of them will have their favorite spots they'll be inspired to share, with stories that bring the history and culture of Greece passionately to life for you.

Book a private tour with your own ToursByLocals guide, and ask them about how your tour can be customized to include exactly what YOU want to see and do in Chios, Greece.

Chios

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.

Let's explore this amazing medieval villages with their UNIQUE MASTIC trees

Mastic villages shore excursion tour.

Chios South Coast Full Day Shore Excursion

Chios is the 5th largest Greek island, world-famous for its mastic tree production, its fortified medieval villages and the warm hospitality of its locals. My vision for this tour is to share the natural beauty of Chios with you in an original, safe, fun & friendly way.

On this full day roadtrip, we'll follow the summer lover's traditional vacation style: splitting our tour between local sightseeing with interesting visits (unique villages & museums) and simply enjoying the sun (always protected by sunscreen).

We'll explore the narrow streets of Mesta and chill out in Apothika beach where we'll have the chance to go on a sea kayak to explore the area's crystal clear water. If you're intrested in caves, we'll also be able to visit Olympoi, a small but very intresting cave, before visiting the turquoise waters of Agia Dinami Beach.

Then Pyrgi local architecture will be the best backround for your photos before we visit the south's highlight: Mavra Volia beach.

Are you ready?

Escape to a great greek beach on an island getaway!

CESME PORT to Ephesus, Cesme or IZMIR. I am ready for you. Let’s hit the road. House of Virgin Mary’s House is waiting for u.

CESME port 

CESME port to EPHESUS

Chios is famous for its unique Mastic tree, which produce mastic only in the south part of the island and no where else in the world. Mastic is a natural gum that comes out as a resin from a tree.
I will drive you near a Mastic field and I will explain to you how locals cultivate Mastic trees and the way they collect, and clean before they give it to production, Chios is also famous for its drinks and liqueurs.
Unique distillates such as ouzo, suma, mastiha and other liqueurs from local fruits and herbs, such as Chios Mastic, mandarin, e. t. c are produced in small distilleries in the island. You will have the opportunity to visit one of the most contemporary distilleries of the island, that blends history, tradition, and passion. . .

The owners will guide you to secrets of the distillation and show you the way locals drinks ouzo and other distilleries. In an ideal natural environment. You will have the opportunity to taste. A snack of local goods will be offered.

I can customize this tour to accommodate

Ouzo and other distillates' tasting and mezethes snacks.

See, taste and feel ouzo and island distilleries the local way

Chios Distillery, Private Half-day Tour

Chios Winery Visit, Tasting & Volissos village - Full Day Tour

Dear Wine Lovers,

Hello from Chios! Let me introduce you to a new Wine destination located in the North West of my lovely island!

On this tour we will go on a relaxed drive to Egrigoros, a village found 59 km from Chios town, where we'll visit Ariousios Winery. This winery has 2500 years of history, and produces Black Wine, one of the most famous of the island, which was even tasted by Homer, the author of the Odyssey & the Illiad. Here you'll enjoy a guided tasting of a variety of selected wines accompanied by local food specialties (greek tapas).

Next stop is the medieval Volissos village where we have a short walk from the central square to Volissos castle with the amazing view of the aegean and the north west coast.

**in between we will save time for a lunch at a local restaurant or a coastal taverna for the summertime**

It wouldn't be fair to end the tour without passing by Agia Markella church, follow the martyr's path and relax at the picturesque beach!

Ready to go?!

Guided tour and wine tasting at Ariousios Winery

Taste an ancient wine story at the most authentic part of the island!

Kampos Private Shore Excursion and Mastic tree (from Chios)

Departure from meeting point I will drive you to Kampos area. Kampos was built in the 14th century. It is an area full of orchards with lemons, tangerines, oranges , citrus and other trees. Awesome stone mansions surrounded by stone walls and narrow streets.

Depending on the season you can walk between the blooming trees and breath the fragrance of its flowers, or see, taste and smell its fruits. I will walk you to the narrow streets of this unique agriculture area "The hidden paradise" for around an hour and I will guide you to the history culture , and habits of locals. we will and up in an orchard and a museum.

There we can take a break for a coffee tea or fresh juice from its fruits and taste their homemade marmalade and sweets. After I will drive you little bit further to Agia Fotini area so you can see a Mastic tree and I will explain to you all about its cultivation. At the end I will drive you back to the point of departure.

I can modify the tour according to your request

Discover A Hidden paradise of the island of Chios

Chios Half Day Tour- Dive into the deep Chian culture

Every new destination has its own secrets! Some of these happen to be tasty.

On this tour, we'll visit Kallimasia village, one of the 24 mastic villages. Together we will check its Forklore museum, one of my favorite little gems of Chios.

Later along the tour we will also follow a path among cultivated Skinos trees in order to reach the field of my family, where we will talk about this special tree and learn the steps of mastiha production.

Thanks to this experience, not only will you learn about sustainable agriculture practices and the benefits of this unique natural product, but you will also have a great time getting involved with it yourself!

The harvesting class that I'm offering in this tour is designed to be both educational and enjoyable, so you can soak up the knowledge while having fun with your loved ones!

(optional: Following a beach visit to Agia Fotini white pebbles beach is included)

The following itinerary could be customized:

Enjoy Chios countryside as you feel & taste our island's unique Skinos "tears".

Chios Hikking "Pirate port"Mastic museum,,Emporios Bay,Pirgi village.

We'll drive to the south part of Chios, which is famous for the medieval or Mastic villages. 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 , as a medicine by ancient doctors such as Hippocrates. Used by doctors today,
pharmacy companies, cosmetics and food.
First stop its at "Didima"village. We'll tour to the village and after we'll drive up to a 2600 years old ancient olive tree.
Second stop is at a pottery shop which makes its own products. Chios pottery is famous from the ancient years, because of its quality and designs.
After we'll visit the mastic museum see and hear all about its cultivation. After we are going to hike up to the "Thief pirate port". There you can swim if you wish.
After we'll visit the "Black pemple beach".
There you can swim also. And after we'll visit the famous for its houses designs the "painted village"Pirgi".
At "Pirgi "we can have launch.
 After we'll drive Back to the point we met

Walking Tour through the Red Stones in Chios

Welcome to Chios, a pristine, unique and beautiful island, which happens to be the 5th biggest in Greece and the place where I've always spent my summer holidays.

Life made me live in almost every region in Greece, plus a couple of cities abroad. But when I come back to this island, my feelings, my thoughts and my heart travel back in time, to my childhood.

In this Red Stones Tour, we will pass by the village of Thymiana which is known for the cultivation of the red-brown stone that is widely used in building upscale homes in Kambos, as well as to build several churches in the island.

Kambos has been characterized as a historic traditional settlement, due to its special historical interest. The whole area is surrounded by an endless garden of citrus trees such as oranges, lemons and mandarin, which is considered sweeter, more aromatic, and ideal for juicing.

So, here I am to offer you an amazing experience leading you by my favorite walking paths in Kambos labyrinth.

Get ready to use all your senses!

Explore the Kambos labyrinth!

Mastic museum,pottery shop,Emporios Bay,Pirgi village.

We'll drive to the south part of Chios, which is famous for the medieval or Mastic villages. 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 , as a medicine by ancient doctors such as Hippocrates. Used by doctors today,
pharmacy companies, cosmetics and food.
First stop is at a pottery shop which makes its own products. Chios pottery is famous from the ancient years, because of its quality and designs.
After we'll visit the mastic museum see and hear all about its cultivation.
After we'll visit the famous "Black pemple beach"with its great aura. There you can take great photos. After we'll visit a famous mastic village. The"painted village"Pirgi".
At "Pirgi "we can have launch. And you can see taste and hear more stories about locals and local products.
After we'll drive Back to
the point we met.
You will immerse yourself with our history, culture and local habits.

Wine & Olive Oil Private Tour from Cesme or Izmir port

If your ship docks in Cesme or Izmir port, going for a wine & olive tour in beautiful peninsula would be a perfect choice!
French and local grapes for wine and olives can grow in the western shores. Turkey has reached international levels on wine and olive oil production. You'll taste international awarded dry wines and extra virgin olive oil which we export to Italy and France. You'll also have a chance to visit a botanic park valley (arboretum), where you can taste and buy the best extra virgin organic olive oil. Smelling the herbs, tea kinds and taste the homemade jams. Visiting an olive oil museum is a real privilege and gives you an idea of how olive oil was made in the ancient times. You'll taste local olive oil here. Visit the beautiful vineyards of Urla and go for wine tastings then have a good lunch at the winery restaurant.

-Olive oil museum entrance
-English guided tour with the expert
-Extra virgin olive oil tasting

-Entrance of arboretum
-Private tour by a golf car and a botanic expert in the arboretum.
-Olive and jam tasting.

Discover Izmir vineyards and try local wines & extra virgin olive oil

Experiencing and tasting local products is more than just a culinary adventure. It's a celebration of culture, community, and the shared joy of good food. So next time you have the opportunity, immerse yourself in the flavors of the region and savor the richness of local traditions. Farmers, artisans, food experts and passionate local business people are often eager to share their knowledge, stories, and techniques, giving you insights into the production process and the significance of their offerings to the community.

The goal is the socialising with locals in Ouzo Distillery, microbrewery of ChiosBeer, organic herbs cultivation, preserved fuits in syrup , honey and homemade nuts butters!!
As a final stop will be Thymiana village for a Q&A coffee break before the drop off at your hotel.

*specific brand names will be adressed upon reservation*

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