Ios Private Vehicle Tours

Starting from Chora, we will visit Diaseli Traditional Cheesery, where you will discover the rural life and cheese-making traditions of Ios.

We will then drive to the open-air Odysseas Elytis Theatre, which offers panoramic views over Mylopotas Beach and the Aegean Sea.

When the season and route conditions allow, we will make a short stop at George’s and Flora’s Perivoli, two small cultivated gardens connected with Ios Paths. Among olive trees, vines, fig trees and other fruit trees, you will experience a quieter side of Ios and learn about the island’s relationship with the land, cultivation and the changing seasons.

The experience concludes in Chora with a short walk through its picturesque alleys and stories about the island’s history, architecture and traditions.

Duration: approximately 3 hours.

The garden stop is subject to season, weather conditions and availability.

The cheese and wine tasting at Diaseli Cheesery is not included in the tour price and is paid separately.

Starting from Chora, we will drive to the Plakotos area, where local tradition places the legendary Tomb of Homer.

During the visit, you will discover the story connecting Homer with Ios, together with the archaeological and historical evidence associated with the monument and the ancient tower found in the area.

We will then visit Diaseli Traditional Cheesery to learn about the island’s rural life, local production and traditional flavors.

When the season and route conditions allow, we will make a short stop at George’s and Flora’s Perivoli. Among olive trees, vines, fig trees and other fruit trees, you will learn about cultivation, care for the land and the continuity of rural life on Ios.

The tour concludes in Chora with a short walk through its picturesque alleys and stories about the history and traditions of the island.

Duration: approximately 4 hours.

The garden stop is subject to season, weather conditions and availability.

The cheese and wine tasting at Diaseli Cheesery is not included in the tour price and is paid separately.

Discover some of the most important historical and cultural landmarks of Ios on a complete private vehicle tour.

Starting from Chora, we will drive to the Plakotos area and the site traditionally associated with the Tomb of Homer. Here, you will discover the legend of the great epic poet together with the archaeological and historical evidence connected with the area.

We will then continue to the Byzantine castle of Palaiokastro, one of the island’s most impressive locations. After a short walk to the castle, we will discuss the defensive history, religious traditions and strategic importance of the site.

The tour continues to Diaseli Traditional Cheesery, where you will learn about the rural life and local production of Ios.

When the season, available time and route conditions allow, we will make a short stop at George’s and Flora’s Perivoli. Its olive trees, vines, fig trees and other fruit trees reveal another side of the island: land, care, cultivation and continuity.

The tour concludes with the return to Chora.

Duration: approximately 5–5.5 hours.

A short walk on an uneven path is required to visit Palaiokastro.

The garden stop is subject to season, weather conditions, available time and availability.

The cheese and wine tasting at Diaseli Cheesery is not included in the tour price and is paid separately.