Lovely walking holiday on a rural Greek island I really enjoyed the week on Evia in October, made all the more special by excellent leadership from Cecile Deltreil.
The walking is good, scenically varied and very rural (we only saw one other walker the whole week!). Paths were sometimes good, sometimes non-existent on hilltops and sometimes through scratchy scrub - take your long trousers or gaiters. The trip is rated leisurely-moderate and whilst I felt the 4 day walks were 'moderate' in difficulty, partly because of the rough paths, the whole trip is fairly leisurely because you are based in one hotel and have some relaxation time at the end of each day (gin and tonics on the beach!).
The Galaxy hotel in Karystos was fine with friendly family staff, good breakfast, but awful showers.
I enjoyed traveling in Greece, its a beautiful country with ,mountains on my left and right when we were traveling out of Athen. Beautiful beaches too! Most of toilets were clean and free to use. Though I had bad experiences on the first 2 days in Athen, my things and money got stolen, my phone was left behind in a toilet in a shop. My tour leader, Vivien and driver, Tasos, helped me to locate my phone. Tasos took and put it in the hotel which Expat's group stayed. I got my phone back, my impression on Athen as an unsafe city has changed. Thanks to them. Expat is really a reliable tour company !!!
Great locations and excellent tour leader and driver. Would recommend to everyone, especially those wanting to see some of the less travel places which aren't overcrowded by tourists and still feel authentic.
