8 Days in Milos
Most people know the island as the place where the famous statue of Venus, or Aphrodite, now in the Louvre Museum in Paris, was discovered. It is only recently that tourism has noticed the beautiful beaches of this Cycladic Island, its rocks, its clear waters, and its landscapes.
Milos Island is "the Island of Colours" thanks to its splendid, manifold beauties of volcanic origin.
Milos is the most Western island of the Cyclades, in Greece. It has 4,966 inhabitants scattered over seven small towns (like Adamas, Plaka). The island is ample, due to the very large and beautiful gulf is in the very middle of it, which gives the island a horseshoe shape, for 151 km2.
There are more than 70 beaches, each one with its own characteristic and beauty. Milos does offer an interesting and unforgettable vacation. The months of April and May are ideal to see the island blooming, to smell its keen perfumes, and to ride around to see exceptional wild landscapes.
In September and October the color of the sea, the beautiful sunsets, and a gentle breeze give Milos Island a calm atmosphere and allow you a very restful vacation.
Besides its history and natural beauty, the heart and soul of the island is its flourishing gastronomy; from traditional local recipes that date decades ago to the modern impressive wide range of restaurants that offer top-notch flavors and quality services, without diverging from the spirit of the local production.
Available Sunday to Sunday (from the first week of May until the 3rd week of October)
Activities
Day 1 - Arrival
Arrival in Milos. Dinner on your own, overnight.
Day 2 - Cooking Class
Buffet breakfast. After breakfast, introduction to Milos cooking with chef Vassilis
Cooking Class (you first get what you need from the garden). You will be taught to prepare local specialties. Lunch: You will eat the fruit of your labor with wine.
Afternoon free. Dinner on your own.
Day 3 - Excursion to Kimolos
After breakfast, you will go to the neighboring island of Milos, that is Kimolos. A dream island where one has the feeling that times have stopped. You will catch the morning ferry (takes only 30 minutes to cross) and explore the most important sites of Kimolos. Lunch on your own in Kimolos. Return to Milos at 6 pm. Dinner on your own.
Day 4 - Cooking Class
Buffet breakfast. The first thing after breakfast is to have a cooking class with Chef Vassilis, at his house. He has a great garden where you will go with him to pick up veggies for the cooking class. Today you will cook lots of side dishes and at the end of the lesson, you will enjoy the fruit of your labor with that amazing man (with wine). Afternoon free. Dinner on your own.
Day 5 - Free Day
Free day at leisure. Lunch & dinner on your own
Day 6 - Geology Tour
Breakfast. Then, scrape the surface of the volcanic island of Milos and explore the geological wealth and history of this mesmerizing island. Milos is one of the four volcanoes in Greece and thanks to its volcanic history it constitutes an open geological museum offering the chance to witness some unique geological phenomena. This 5-hour tour will take you on a fascinating journey through more than 10,000 years of mining history and volcanic activity, around the colorful landscapes of the Aegean. The tour takes your breath away and includes light lunch. Dinner on your own.
Day 7 - Wine Tasting
Breakfast and free morning. Before lunch, you will enjoy a legendary visit to a winery and enjoy a great wine tasting with a variety of local wines. Lunch on your own. Afternoon free. Dinner on your own.
Day 8 - Departure
Free day at leisure. Lunch & dinner on your own
Accommodation
Important notes:
Please make sure you have walking shoes with you.
