Milos island:Step Back in Time, South Aegean, , Greece
This is a tour designed to include the best of Milos in an extended half day tour.
We invite you to step back in time with us at the incredible volcanic island of Milos, one of the most beautiful places in the Greek Archipelago.
Milos played a crucial part in the pre‐history of the Cyclades and specifically Phylakopi, a settlement dating back to the Neolithic Period (9000 to 4000 BC approx.).
Description & Instructions When Visiting South Aegean, , Greece
This is a tour designed to include the best of Milos in an extended half day tour.
We invite you to step back in time with us at the incredible volcanic island of Milos, one of the most beautiful places in the Greek Archipelago.
Milos played a crucial part in the pre‐history of the Cyclades and specifically Phylakopi, a settlement dating back to the Neolithic Period (9000 to 4000 BC approx.).
Itinerary
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Stop At: Papafragas Cave, Norther Coast Papafranka Greece
We invite you to step back in time with us at the incredible volcanic island of Milos, one of the most beautiful places in the Greek Archipelago.
The trip begins from Papafragas, a cluster of deep‐sea inlets and sea caves. It is located at the base of a pristine ravine which was shaped by volcanic activity. We’ll wonder for a while at this picturesque location, where you can look down into clear turquoise waters and watch some rather adventurous tourists swim and snorkel in the caves at the bottom of the ravine.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Phylakopi 848 00, Greece
Milos played a crucial part in the pre‐history of the Cyclades and specifically Phylakopi, a settlement dating back to the Neolithic Period (9000 to 4000 BC approx.). While excavating the site in the late 1890s, British archaeologists discovered tools made out of obsidian, a volcanic glass similar to granite
and the nicely decorated clay figurine of the “Lady of Phylakopi”. We will introduce this prehistoric position which remained an active settlement until 1000 BC from the adjacent site of Papafragas overlooking city’s western fortification wall.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sarakiniko Beach, Sarakiniko Greece
A short drive from Phylakopi takes us to Sarakiniko, an inlet of pure white rock formations sculpted by volcanic eruptions. The beautiful, otherworldly spot is one of the island’s many geological wonders and perhaps one of the most photographed places in the Cyclades. We’ll take a walk down the inlet so you can experience this one‐of‐a‐ kind beach and take photos. Here, you’ll feel as if you’ve landed on the moon.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Trypiti, Trypiti, Halkidiki Region, Central Macedonia
From there we will travel the road along the northern coast towards picturesque Plaka and its cobble streets and alleys. Plaka is a classic Cycladic “Chora” with white stone houses and bougainvillea flowers, at 250m, above the level of the sea. We’ll walk through the village to admire its traditional architecture and its stunning view of the sea from the veranda of Panagia Korfiatissa church, and we’ll taste some homemade sweets at the village’s famous local pastry shop.
Next stop, in the outskirts of Trypiti, lay the Catacombs, a sacred place for Early Christianity, a Necropolis and resting place of estimated 2500 souls. Close to the Catacombs is the marble Roman Amphitheater which you can only see from above because reconstruction works take place. There are still seven intact seat rows
with a lovely view of the bay. Not far from this location, the site of discovery of Venus de Milo in 1820 (now residing in the Louvre in Paris). – Entrance Fee @ 3,00 eur
Duration: 1 hour
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: South Aegean, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
