Day 1
Arrival in Karpathos, departure to the hotel by bus, placing your luggage in the rooms and then walking in the coastal area around the hotel and the village.
Day 2
Visit to the village of Olympos
After breakfast we go to the village of Olympos. The transfer will be by bus and lasts 10 minutes, the remaining hours will be available to take a first walk in the village of Olympus, learn the history and observe the traditional architecture. A guided tour of the history of the village and its numerous windmills will help us discover the secrets of this primitive community. Here, we meet craftsmen who make the traditional leather boots, suitable for either work or dancing, and others who make musical instruments for feasts and festivals. Don't be surprised if you meet women wearing their traditional clothing baking bread in the ovens next to the narrow paths of the village. Just thank them for the warm fresh steamed candy that can slip into your palm and enjoy the hospitality that pours out from a welcoming verse or so-called mandinada. Finally, a visit to the cultural museum of Olympus will give us a solid picture of the cultural heritage of the place and its people. Afterwards, we will continue walking in the surrounding area meeting the local flora and fauna for the first time.
Day 3
From Diafani to Papa Minas beach, an hour's walk from the beach
After breakfast, a nice walk to Papa Minas beach, an area full of greenery (full of pine trees, olive trees) ideal for relaxing and swimming in the beautiful Papa Minas beach. Total walk to the beach an hour's walk. Activity, bath and rest.
Day 4
Boat trip to the island of Sharia.
Saria is located on the northern side of Karpathos. It is a small island with no inhabitants (only goats and donkeys!). It is separated from Karpathos by a channel called Steno(because that point is very narrow) The beauty of this island is unique and the only way to explore it is…. by boat. Join us to start your boat trip to Sharia! Our first short stop is at the sea cave at Troulakas, where you can swim in the amazing turquoise waters before we continue the journey. The next and biggest stop is Palatia Beach, where we will spend most of the day and have lunch (barbecue and salads). Just before we start our journey back to Diafani, we will visit Alimouda, a small beach with greenish-blue waters on the northern side of Saria. Our boat trip to Saria ends by arriving at the port of Diafanio, from exactly where we started. If you are lucky, you will see dolphins following us during the trip!
Day 5
Visit to the village of Avlona.
After breakfast we take the bus to the settlement of Avlona ten minutes by car. Traditional settlement with many small, more abandoned houses, but in good condition, today 10 people live. In the area there is a tavern with traditional food or coffee. Return to the hotel in the afternoon with a pleasant walk from Vananda beach (an hour and a half walk) and the bath there.
Day 6
Excursion by boat to three different beaches, Agios Minas, Kapi and Opsi.
Departure by boat at 10 am. and visit three different beaches, Kapi, Opsi and Agios Minas and return in the afternoon at 5 in the morning. The captain of the ship will give you a tour of the beaches and you will swim in their superb waters. In the evening we will go up by bus to the village of Olympos to have dinner in a nice tavern and see the amazing sunset.
Day 7
The day will be very special....we will visit a local traditional wood oven where, together with the owners, we will make some local foods such as local macaroons, traditional bread, some local sweets and various other local delicacies. In the evening after dinner we will have a party with traditional music and dancing in a nice local tavern.
Day 8
Transfer to Karpathos airport
