Chios: Excursion & tasting in an orange grove

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Get ready for a unique rural trip to a local citrus farm. Take a stroll through the orchards and pick your own oranges and tangerines before you have a chance to taste them!

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    10:00 am - 4:00 p.m.

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Description

Meet the destination of Chios through an agricultural activity at the unique area of Kampos.

The activity starts with a short walking around the area of Kampos and a briefing about the activity and the destination of Chios.

First stop is the citrus museum visit , located inside a traditional medieval mansion with an atmorpheric cafe and an amazing garden. In this visit you have the chance to get familiar with the destination, the meaning of citrus farms in the island and the local way of life from the medieval times till nowadays. (An optional greek coffee break following).

After a short walk you get in a traditional citrus orchard where a local farmer inform you about the history, varieties, pruning, grafting, flowering, etc. Walk among the fruit trees and collect your own oranges/mandarines ( in season November – May) till we concentrate the citrus crop for the tasting. At the end of the visit you will be able to taste typical Chian products, such as orange juice, tangerines (in season), Chios liqueurs, homemade jams and orange traditional desserts.

Sights

  • citrus picking
  • taste the local mandarines as well as oranges and sanguines
  • visit the citrus museum
  • traditional mansion visit

Includes

  • 500ml bottled water per person
  • Citrus museum entrance fee
  • Local activity host
  • Fruit tasting

Not Included

  • hotel pick up and drop off ( could be arranged upon request)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Not suitable for
People with mobility impairments

Meeting Point
The meeting point will be at the citrus museum of Kampos (Perivoli Cafe)

Important information
What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat
  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

What you should know
This tour will not take place if it is raining

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