Combo Kampos Experience
About the Experience
Cycling Kampos & Chios Cooking Class
Duration: 2 hrs cycling, 3.5 hrs cooking & eating
Distance: 10 km
Professional bike guides of high specialization, MIAS Leaders
English-speaking local cook and foodie
At a Glance
Don’t miss the chance to experience a cycling tour in Kampos and then dive into the local cuisine at a mansion while enjoying a meal prepared by you.
Kampos, world famous for its aromatic citrus orchards and its old traditional red stone mansions, is located near Chios Town. Don’t miss the chance to experience a cycling tour in the narrow alleys and then learn the secrets of the local cuisine at a mansion while enjoying a Greek meal prepared by you.
Highlights
- Enjoy a tour in the Kampos alleys and its vast citrus orchards
- Discover some of the most noted mansions of the area whose contractions dates back to Genoese domination
- Come in contact with a landscape of natural beauty, Kampo’s history and architecture
- Walk along a hidden path which leads up a hill to a captivating small church called Agios Giannis
- Pay a visit to the Citrus Museum
- Learn the techniques of preparing authentic Greek dishes
- Savor a home cooked meal and local beverages
Full Description
In this 2-hour Bike Tour, you cycle along Kampos passing by spots and landmarks worth seeing. The area is flat, so biking is easy, suitable for every one of you. Cycle through citrus orchards, discover a secret path driving to a small church and admire the panoramic view of the Aegean and Kampos below.
After biking, join us for a 3.5-hours, hands-on Chios Cooking Class and learn the techniques of preparing authentic Greek dishes, using locally grown fresh and seasonal ingredients. Enjoy the home cooked meal prepared by you and fellow travelers in a historic mansion while learning pieces of the Chian history and lifestyle.
During this combo experience, you will have a full understanding of Kampos, its history, culture and throughout the centuries. Get to know to the mansions and its architecture and the uniqueness of the landscape.
Includes
- MTB/ Trekking Cube bikes suitable for your size and height
- EC Certified bike helmet
- Bottle of water & a Chian pasteli
- Individualized guidance/ instructions
- Snapshots with action camera
- Personal cooking equipment with an apron
- 3-course meal (appetizers, main course and dessert)
- Local Wine
- English-speaking local expert
- All taxes & VAT
- Liability insurance
Know before you go
Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. It is advisable that you have light windproof jacket
and spare clothes in case you sweat.
Starting Point
Citrus Museum
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