Cottage "Orchids Package"

🌺 Orchid Exploration Package in Chios 🌺

Available Dates: March 1–14 & March 31- Apil 13 2025

Discover the enchanting world of wild orchids in Chios with a unique travel package that combines nature exploration 🌳️ with the enjoyment of the island's authentic landscapes and culture. 🌊 Embrace the abundance of spring with unforgettable scents and colors. 🌼🌿

🗓️ Tour Program (7-Day Package – customizable based on stay duration)

🌟 Day 1: Arrival & Introduction to Chios' Botanical Diversity

Welcome at Spitakia Cottages 🏨 in the traditional village of Avgonima.

Presentation on Chios orchids by an experienced nature guide 🌿.

Visit to Tholopotami village to see the famous Chios tulips (three out of four species) 🌷 and a plethora of wildflowers 🌼.

Daily orchid spotting during our excursions 🌸.

Group dinner (each person pays their own) 🍽️.

🌿 Day 2: Amani Plateau – Orchids & Wild Nature

Hike through abandoned fields and trails 🌾️, exploring rare species such as Ophrys reinholdii.

Enjoy wild mountain asparagus daily 🌱.

Picnic in a nearby village 🌳 with local products.

Stops at interesting spots to embrace the spring's abundance 🌼 and orchid diversity 🌺.

Return with a sunset over the Aegean Sea 🌇.

🌳️ Day 3: Southern Chios – Mastic Trees and Orchids

Tour through abandoned fields observing species like Ophrys speculum 🌸.

Stops at points of interest to enjoy the abundance of spring 🌼, orchids, and wildflowers 🌿.

Visit to the Mastic Museum 🏫.

Spotting an additional tulip species, Tulipa undulatifolia 🌷, and the orchid Blitoperta.

Tasting of local products 🧃.

🌿 Day 4: Pelineo Region – Orchids and Mountain Magic

Mountain route in the Pelineo area, observing unique species like Orchis provincialis 🌺.

Picnic in nature with local products 🍲 and wild asparagus 🌿.

Stops along the route 🚶‍♂️, discovering new orchids and wildflowers 🌸.

🌄 Day 5: Village Exploration & Local Craftsmanship

Exploration of traditional villages 🏞️ and visits to Byzantine monuments ⛪.

Stops at local craft workshops 🍒 and wineries 🍷.

Searching for orchids and enjoying the rich spring nature 🌺.

Group dinner at a local tavern (each person pays their own) 🍽️.

🌞 Day 6: Relaxation & Gastronomic Experience

Free day to relax at Spitakia Cottages 🎨.

Optional workshop on traditional Chios cuisine 🫜.

Farewell evening with local wine 🍷 (shared contribution).

Even during leisure, nature offers little treasures of wildflowers and orchids 🌼.

🌄 Day 7: Farewell

Morning walk 🌿 around Avgonima for a final encounter with local orchids 🌸.

Departure with memories of Chios' rich natural beauty 🌺.

✅ Package Includes:

6-night accommodation at Spitakia Cottages with traditional breakfast 🍾

Daily organized excursions with an experienced nature guide / local expert 🌿

Transportation costs 🚗 with visits to mountains, villages 🌲, points of interest ⛪, local craft workshops 🍒, and wineries 🍷

Access to our library on Chios flora 🌿

❌ Not Included:

Airfare/ferry tickets and travel insurance 🛫

Personal expenses, museum tickets, and tasting fees

Special requests that can be arranged 🌿

Dinners (shared meals, but each person pays their own) 🍽️

🌿 Ideal For:

Botany enthusiasts and eco-tourism explorers 🌿

Groups of nature lovers and photographers 🎥

Individuals seeking a peaceful experience close to nature 🌾️

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the wild beauty of Chios! 🌸🌿🌺