Land-Adventures & Evia Adventure Tours: Dragon Houses Day Trip

Duration: 4 Hours

A day trip to the Dragon Ηouses of Styra with a local experienced guide. The tour is for those seeking relaxation and a little excitement. You will get to know all about the Dragon Houses and the “creatures” that built them. The ones we are going to visit are the best preserved and consist of three farmhouse type buildings, dating from Classical to Hellenistic times.

We will walk along the ancient carved stone track that was used to cart the large boulders from the quarries to the port of Styra. You will travel back in time and you can leave your imagination recreate what it would be like pushing those big rocks down the hill.

A unique adventure experience, full of energetic vibes. This is a 2022 fresh and updated version of the tour we used to take since 2013, well planned and suitable even for families with youths 12+. Even for the NON hikers, as the composition of the trip will give people the chance to relax at the main square of Styra while those wishing to hike will get a head start. The whole group will assemble at the end just after everyone has visited the Dragon House and have 1,5 hours of free time to have a lunch or meal at the local fantastic taverns.

• Total length : 4km
• Total Elevation Gain/loss : 290 m / 290 m
• Duration walking : 2-3 h
• Activity level B : Moderate NON hikers will only walk a distance of 100m uphill trail to the Dragon Houses

Itinerary

• 07:45 – Departure for Palmariva Hotel
• 08:00 – Departure for Eretria port
• 08:15 – Pickup from Porto Evia Boutique Hotel
• 08:25 – Pickup from Evia Riviera Resort
• 09:15 – Pickup from Nea Styra port
• 09:30 – Arrive at Styra, bakery stop & water fill-up
• 09:45 – Start of the Hiking tour.
• 10:00 – NON hikers visit to the Dragon House
• 10:45 – NON hikers have a coffee in Styra square
• 13:30 – End of tour. Free time on the seaside (Optional meal at local restaurant)
• 15:00 – Departure from Nea Styra.
• 16:00–16:30 Return to hotel Itinerary is proposed and can be subject to changes depending on preference, season or pickup location.

Availability

Shared tour runs with a minimum of 5 participants, on Tuesday. Your will receive confirmation if capacity for tour has been reached aprox. 10-12 Hours prior to tour start. No fees will be charged if tour is cancelled. You can arrange a private tour upon request & availability. Available from 15th March to November.

Included

• Transfer to start of tour from Eretria, Amarynthos, Nea Styra
• Guidance by Evia Adventure Tours (English & Greek language)
• Transfer to hotel after the end the tour to Eretria, Amarynthos, Nea Styra

Other extras – Not Included – Must Haves:

• Meals, Snacks, Drinks, Refreshments, Water.

No worries. We will stop at the local bakery before our tour, where you can choose from a wide selection of delicious fresh pastry. Have your own water bottles with you as we can fill them with fresh water from the spring just next to the bakery.

• It is advised to bring your own small backpack and water bottle
• Do care to bring a lightweight windproof along for months (June, September)
• Do care to bring a warmer shell jacket for colder months (April-May & October-November)
• Sunscreeen is needed from April - October
• Sun hat or scarf
• Firm walking shoes are needed