Things to do in

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.

Experience authentic Tinos like a local; get to know it like a traveler and explorer. Discover the secrets of Chora, get to know the villages that take you back in time, and see the charming simplicity of another way of life. Our tour is unique because our family is coming from this island, so we can show you the secret gems of our island, and sometimes even the tour duration can exceed 3 hours without any extra cost. Moreover, we use only electric cars for our tours, so we are a 100% eco-tour company! Enjoy your ride with us!

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.

Embark on a guided hike on the longest Via Ferrata in the Cyclades. Admire the views of the island of Tinos as you hike around the hill of Exomvourgo. Start your hike at the old Jesuit Monastery of the Holy Heart. Wear the right gear and head towards the chapel of St. Minas. Continue encircling the former Venetian castle with views towards the medieval walls and fortifications. Pass the Exomvourgo Sport climbing area and head towards the North Side of the Hill where the views towards the villages of the main part of the island are spectacular. Finally, take a short tour of the inner walls of the castle before returning to the start of the route.

Explore the island of Tinos on a guided tour that takes you through the villages of Tarampados, Kampos, Loutra, Perastra, and Komi. See the Dovecotes Valley, the Kostas Tsoklis Museum of Modern Art and the Ursulines Monastery. Start your tour in Tarampados village, known for the Dovecotes Valley. Cross the village, admiring the dovecotes from afar. Continue to Kampos village, where the Honey Festival takes place in the summer. Visit the Kostas Tsoklis Museum of Modern Art, during the summer. Cross one of the most beautiful cobbled streets of the island which passes through a lush valley. Descend to the village of Loutra, where you have the opportunity to visit the Ursulines Monastery, which used to host a girls’ boarding school, renowned across Europe. Continue downhill, parallel to a lush dell, crossing the ruins of the medieval village Lazaros, until you reach Perastra village. Perastra is a small village, with just a few locals, full of lush vegetation, built along the river that flows through it. End your tour in Komi village, one of the largest on the island, located near the largest agricultural area called Livadi, where the famous Tinian artichoke is grown. Most of the villagers work as farmers and every year in spring, the Artichoke Festival is held in Komi.