Private eBike Tour to Homer's Tomb and the Diaseli Cheesery from Chora in Ios

Organized by
6 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 18 years-old and up
From€100

Discover the local history and culture of Ios on this private electric bike tour from Chora to Homer's Tomb, with a cheese tasting at Diaseli Cheesery!

Ios is a beautiful Greek island, forming part of the Cyclades group in the Aegean Sea. This private bike tour in Ios departs from Chora, the island's main town. Chora is located on a hilltop in the northern part of Ios.

The electric bike tour in Ios begins at the starting point in Chora, where you'll be greeted by your experienced guide. This private tour is for a maximum of 2 participants, ensuring a personalised experience. After receiving your equipment (electric bike and helmet) and a quick safety briefing, the adventure begins!

The first stop of the e-bike tour from Choras is at Skarkos, an important pre-historic settlement. Skarkos is situated on a hill and is made up of carefully constructed stone buildings. You'll admire the site from the traditional path and learn more about its historical significance. Then, you'll continue the e-bike trip to Homer's Tomb.

According to local legend, this location is the burial site of the famous Greek poet Homer. After visiting this iconic spot, you'll cycle to the Diaseli traditional Cheesery. At Diaseli, you'll enjoy an optional delicious tasting of local Ionian goat's cheese. Then, you'll cycle back towards Chora, passing through the scenic Pano Kampos area. The e-bike tour in Ios comes to an end back at the starting point in Chora.

Join this insightful private e-bike tour to Homer's Tomb, Skarkos and Diaseli Cheesery from Chora in Ios!

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Practical information

On this private electric bike tour in Ios, you'll depart from Chora and cycle to Skarkos and Homer's Tomb, before enjoying a cheese tasting at the Diaseli Cheesery.

Course of events

- Arrive at the starting point in Chora

- Meet the guide

- Receive equipment (electric bike and helmet)

- Receive safety briefing and instructions

- The e-bike adventure begins!

- Cycle to Skarkos

- Visit the settlement

- Cycle to Homer's Tomb

- Visit the tomb

- Cycle to Diaseli Cheesery

- Optional cheese tasting

- Cycle through Pano Kampos

- Return to Chora

Total distance: approximately 40 km / 25 mi

The total duration varies between 5-6 hours

Activity requirements

The maximum weight restriction for this activity is 100 kg (220 lbs).

Basic bike skills are required for this tour.

Special terms

An additional €20 per person is required on the day to partake in the cheese tasting and visit to the Diaseli Cheesery.

Meeting point:
Ios Adventure - Ios Paths, Κυκλάδων, Ios 840 01, Greece
Spoken languages:Greek, English
Included
  • Guide
  • Electric bike
  • Helmet
  • Drinks
  • Cotton tote bag
  • Marble coaster with logo
Excluded
  • Cheese tasting (€20pp)
Do not forget to bring
  • Comfortable clothing
  • Closed shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen

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