Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Hike to the traditional Diaseli Cheesery on the hilltops above Chora! This hike in Ios will take you from the main town of Chora to its untrodden paths in the hills, overlooking the surrounding sea. On the way, you will get to view some of the Ios' best sites and culminate your efforts in a yummy Greek cheese tasting in a beautiful setting.
The hike begins with Ios' scenic windmills situated in the upper streets of Chora. Already starting strong in this charming section of the town, your guide will then lead the way out of Chora, in the direction of the Diaseli cheesery. On the way, you will also make a stop at the Odyseas Elytis Amphitheatre, a beautiful modern amphitheatre built in the same style as in Ancient Greece. The view over the Paralia Beaches and the greater Mediterranean Sea is as breathtaking as the site itself and is well worth the stop.
Once you've taken in the views, you'll head off to the Diaseli Cheesery, a still functional cheesery that also acts as a museum, exhibiting the long-lasting tradition of cheesemaking here in Greece. If you want, you will then have the possibility to pay for a cheese tasting of the various goat's cheeses produced on the island - a delicious and worthy option indeed. Bellies full of Greek produce, you will then make your way back down to the town of Chora, finishing the tour at the upper square (Pano Piatsa) - a perfect spot for a local coffee or snack should you need refreshment after the 4-5 hour outing.
The Diaseli Cheesery is one of Ios' top experiences and for good reason. Discover Ios by hiking and enjoy the flavours!
Overall distance: 9.3 km
Course of events
- Meet in Chora
- Hike to Cheesery
- Break at the cheesery or optional cheese tasting and visit of the cheesery facilities
- Return to Chora
Special terms
Please note that the exact duration of the activity may vary depending on the group's abilities.
Following the booking, your guide will contact you to confirm the starting time of the activity (taking into account the weather and sunlight hours).
An additional 20 euros is required to partake in the cheese tasting and a visit of the cheesery facilities. Payment will be made upfront at the Diaseli Cheesery.
- Guide
- Cheese tasting (20 euros per person at the cheesery)
- Sunglasses
- Water
- Snack
- Hiking shoes
- Sports clothes
- Hat
- Sunscreen