Karpathos Guided Hiking Tour Profitis Ilias Hike by Art and Walk
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Join a guided hike to the Profitis Ilias chapel in Karpathos. Enjoy panoramic views of the island, explore the chapel, and capture photos of the turquoise waters of Achata Beach.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Join a guided hike to the Profitis Ilias chapel in Karpathos. Enjoy panoramic views of the island, explore the chapel, and capture photos of the turquoise waters of Achata Beach. Full description Begin your adventure by meeting your guide in Pigadia and journeying by car to the foothills near Aperi. Start your scenic hike, surrounded by wildflowers, fragrant herbs, and the gentle sounds of Karpathian nature. After about an hour’s steady climb, reach the charming Profitis Ilias church, perched at the summit and offering breathtaking panoramic views. Gaze out over the sparkling turquoise waters of Achata Beach and spot the villages of Menetes, Pigadia, Othos, Volada, and Aperi, each nestled into the landscape below. Step inside the peaceful chapel, soak up the cool shade, and enjoy a well-deserved break. Catch your breath, snap some photos, and savor the island’s tranquil beauty. Refreshed, make your gentle descent back to Aperi, where your vehicle awaits to return you to Pigadia.
What‘s Included
Hiking stick upon request
Coffee and/or Tea
Please bring your own drinking water and a snack.
Options
self drive to startpoint
Karpathos Guided Hiking Tour Profitis Ilias Hike by Art and Walk
Pickup included
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour, great guide!
Gertrude B,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great host! Lovely group! I did the Lastos Hike: A Challenging walk but enough breaks and the possibilty to stop whenever it was needed. Highly recommended! Book the walking sticks. You really are happy with them during the walk! Tom also brought home made herbtea for us. Great excursion.
Hike
ArtandWalk,Sep 21, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautyful hike with an excellent gide. Great view every where, thank you Thom for this morning !!!! 👍👍👍👍👍
Wonderful cave
niventhinit,Jun 10, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are a great walk with Thom in the limniative cave, he gave us very precise explanation, view some amazing landscapes. I would recommend this hike to any one ! Thank you
If you've got this far, just book it, you wont regret it.
sampsonlaw,Oct 23, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful experience. We stumbled across Thom's house when out for our own walk, and after a passionate chat about the local scenery we booked in for a walk for 2 days later. Thom took us on a beautiful walk (with his amazing dog Jax), up to one of the highest points of the south if the island, where we enjoyed a beautiful sage and honey tea with an incredible view. We had some extra time and because it was out of season we got treated to a drive and a swim at Achata Beach, with was by far our favourite spot on the island. We've never done a guided walk before and the conversation flowed so easily across a range of different topics. Thom is a pleasure to be around and we will book another walk at the drop of a hat when we come back to the island. A pretty perfect day!
You will be surprised
T712QOpeter,Sep 29, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did two hikes with Art and Walk. The Valley and Profitis. "We" are Roy Awater and Elise and Peter van den Berg. Both walks were a great experience. Renate and Thom do their very best to make you feel at home, show you the most beautiful places and tell you a lot about the island, its history and special stories. We did the valley with Renate and start in their own backyard and is doable for the less experienced runner. Profitis we did with Thom. This hike is more challenging because you make quite a few height meters. Arriving at the top you have a fantastic view. We have done it once now but who walked the same route 3,100 times? Renate and Thom are open minded and treasure people. We had a lot of fun and talked a hundred times about everything and everything. I'm not going to reveal too much, but you'll be surprised by the beautiful nature and by Thom and Renate.
Top experience
MyrtheDroste21,Aug 19, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Last minute we booked this hike one night in advance, what a must! Thom and Renate are very enthusiastic, know a lot about the area where we walk and the history that goes with it. And what a beautiful view when you're upstairs. When we are back on Karpathos we will definitely book another hike with them.
Valuable experience
S5015QGvincentd,Jul 22, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was a nice walk with many beautiful spots! Upstairs at the church you had perfect views of Achata beach! Fun all the facts about nature and surroundings that Renate and Tom tell while hiking. My next walk is already planned in September:)
You must travel with Art and Walk if you want to get the most out of your holiday!
sofiehansen1,Jul 16, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice trip with competent and warm guides! They have a lot of knowledge about hiking, nature, the island's history and contemporary conditions. The tour is both social, informative, beautiful and good exercise! They also serve coffee and delicious fruit. I recommend a walk down Art and Walk if you want to get the most out of your holiday at Karpathos!
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