Syros Island Driving Tour, Syros

Experience the genuine side of Syros on this full-day guided driving tour. Sit back and enjoy the significant landmarks and the traditional villages of the capital of the Cyclades complex. 

You will visit the traditional village Kini, an angler's shelter known for the fable involving a mermaid saving a local fisherman where you will have the chance to see the miraculous icon of Agia Barbara at the homonym Monastery, which helped the helped believers to eliminate the plague that killed hundreds in the medieval times.

You will explore the medieval settlement Ano Syros, the upper Chora of the island with the astonishing views and character. Here, you will visit Agios Georgios church, the Metropolis of the Catholics of Syros and the Markos Vamvakaris museum, where an exhibition of the belongings and the history of the Patriarch musician of rebetiko is presented. Don't miss the chance to take many photos from the ideal shot angle with the spectacular views at the Windmill.

Next, your driver will take you down to Hermoupolis, to discover the hidden gems of this beautiful and classy town, the capital of the island. After an enlightening stop at a workshop of “loukoumi” (the Turkish delight) where you will see how it is produced and of course taste it, you will pay a visit at the sui generis the Manufacturing & Industrial Museum where you will see in front of your eyes the modern history of Syros.

You will end your road trip with a stop to Poseidonia, the elegant settlement with the aristocratic neoclassical mansions, true architecture gems. You will stroll around and you will have the time to capture its unique beauty with your camera or mobile.

Before heading back to your hotel, enjoy a traditional meal and try some local mouthwatering dishes.

Please inform your travel specialist in case of any dietary intolerances or allergies.