Historic and Cultural tour of the island of Leros

Price €45
Duration 5h
Capacity 1 - 4

About This Tour

Discover the historic island of Leros, during a half-day adventure  (4-5 hours). This tour is perfect for travelers who want to gain an understanding of the unique culture and history of this extraordinary island. 

We will visit all areas of interest, including a medieval castle, an art-deco city of Porto Lago, a war museum, a romantic chapel (you may want to get married here!), a byzantine church, and a war cemetery. Along the way, your guide will provide immersive commentary and insider tips for the rest of your Leros vacation. An experiential tour of the island would not be complete without tasting the best of the Mediterranean cuisine, in the historic town of Lakki.

What’s included​

  • Transportation
  • Lunch
  • Bottled Water
  • Liability insurance
  • Tickets to the monuments
Price 160€/person
*For large groups more than 4 please contact us for availability and pricing

The Castle of Pandeli

The castle in Apitiki, a late medieval fortification that was built as an extension of a Byzantine castle on the site of an ancient acropolis. Inside the castle is the church of Panagia, build by the Byzantine Emperor Alexios Komninos in the 11th century AD together with the Castle of Patmos.

Portolago

Portolago – Lakki, the town built during the Italian period (1912-1943),  a mixture of Art Deco and Bauhaus that is known in architecture as Rationalism or Universalism. We will visit the market, the cinema, the Italian school, and the church of Agios Nikolaos – formerly San Francisco,

War Museum

The war museum-tunnel in Merikia, a testament to the important role that Leros played in the Second World War.

Virgin Kavouradena

Virgin Kavouradena in Xirokambos, one of the most beautiful churches on the island of Leros. Tradition has it that a fisherman collecting sea shells among the rocks saw the icon of the Virgin Mary lying on the rocks.

Agios Isidoros

The charming/romantic little chapel of Agios Isidoros. It is built on a cliff connected to the rest of the island by a narrow passage, making it easily accessible on foot. Many choose to tie the knot here!

Agia Kioura

The church of Agia Kiouras-Matronas, the most modern religious monument of the island.  The icons have been painted by political prisoners during the dictatirship. This makes Agia Matrona Kioura “a unique monument of modern history representing the agony and deprivation of freedom Greek people suffered during the dictatorship”.

World War II cemetery

The British World War II cemetery in Alinda. It is the burial place for 183 souls, of which 13 Sailors, 162 Soldiers and 4 Airmen from the United Kingdom who died during the Battle of Leros, in the Fall of 1943.

Belleni Tower

The Belleni Tower,  a combination of Italian, Roman, and Gothic influences. The Bellini Tower, a fascinating piece of architecture, houses the folklore museum and other important exhibits of the history of Leros.

During the tour we pass by Agia Marina (capital of the island), Platanos, Panteli, Plaka, Drymonas, Gourna, Kamara, Partheni, Alinda, so in essence we have seen every corner of the island of Leros!

Antonis Dallaris

Historic and Cultural tour of the island of Leros

Antonis has deep knowledge of the history and culture of the island of Leros. As president of the Research and Development Center of Culture of Leros “ARTEMI” since 1993, he has been welcoming visitors to Leros and sharing with them the beauty and rich history of Leros. 

Antonis is also an accomplished researcher of local music, and he is playing and teaching local traditional music. He will guide you to the island’s unique sites and will join you at the end of the tour for a Mediterranean lunch at a local taverna.

Historic and Cultural tour of the island of Leros

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