Andros is a beautiful place to explore in late May, and we only saw one other pair of hikers in the whole 9 days. The local people were very friendly and pleased to sell us their honey, yoghurt etc. and the restaurants served very fresh food with smiles. The maps UTracks supplied were clear and detailed, and the routes were well signposted so we didn't have to think about navigation. The walks were a good distance, taking about 4-5 hours at a leisurely pace with lots of stops to look at various reptiles and fruit trees, and to drink from springs. The east side of Andros had the nicest valleys and villages, and the west side had lots of sheltered spots for a cooling swim. It's a pretty island with happy local people and we felt that we were in the real Greece before tourism.
We had fantastic time and the trip is packed with great activities! Loved it that entrance fees were included and that it’s not just walking tours but we actually visited Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Versailles and Colosseum and Acropolis. Added Santorini at the end of the trip, highly recommend!
Over the holiday from pickup at Athens airport, through all the accommodation and boats and transfers everything was smooth: transfers to and from the various island ports were hassle free - drivers were all on time, were waiting where they said they would be and were courteous and efficient; each hotel was expecting me and I was pleased with the quality of the accommodation