In a nutshell

It's not just sea and beaches - there's also history, spirituality, and plenty of delicious olive oil! This is Zakynthos, and with this tour, you'll discover unexpected places away from the standard tourist itineraries: admire the island's most iconic panoramic views from Bochali , a 15th century monastery, and discover all the secrets of olive oil at a typical Greek oil mill.

Main stops

Panoramic photo stop in Bochali
Visit to the village of Anafonitria and its monastery
Visit to the oil mill near Lithakia

The programme

Who said that Zakynthos is just beaches and crystal clear seas? Want to get off the well-trodden tourist trail and go on the hunt for more authentic places to experience the real soul of Greece? Perfect - slip into some comfortable shoes and we're off!

After a short bus ride, we'll reach one of the highest points of the island, from which you can admire the stunning view (it's one of the most spectacular on the whole island!). You're at Bochali, and from here, you'll feel like you're on top of the world, with the wind in your hair and the whole of Zakynthos at your feet.
The tour continues by bus, and after traversing mountain roads through countryside dotted with olive trees, we'll arrive at the village of Anafonitria: it really is one of the island's hidden gems, a journey that takes you back in time to discover the traditions and spirituality of Greece at its most authentic. The 15th century monastery will leave you speechless with its architecture and gardens. This is a place that only the locals know about...and now you can say you've been here too!

Once the spiritual moment is over, it's time for a few local products, and what could be more typical than some Greek olives? Get ready for a fascinating (and delicious!) tour of the oil mill near the village of Lithakia, where you can discover all of the secret steps behind the transformation of the country's famous olives into olive oil of the very highest quality. With a tasting at the end, of course! Delicious!

Good to know

There are no monks at the Holy Monastery; the parish priest and the locals take care of it, and as such, no interior visits are permitted.
This tour involves walking on uneven surfaces with some slopes
The tour does not include a lunch stop