We start from Petra with the church of Virgin Mary which stands on a high rock and that has 114 footsteps to the top. You can stroll along the seafront and also look at the small back streets of the village. After that we drive towards Petri, where you can see a breathtaking view of Petra and the surrounding region. We then follow the route through the mountain villages of Stipsi, Ypsilometopo, Pelopi (Pelopi is where the family roots of the former American President Candidate Michael Dukakis are from) and Kapi reaching Mantamados, which is known for the local pottery, traditional yoghurt, cheese and of course the Taxiarchis Monastery (Archangels Michael & Gabriel). After we continue on to reach Agia Paraskevi where you can visit the olive press museum, look at some beautiful mansions and see the Kremasti bridge. Later we pass the salt plains along the Gulf of Kalloni where you can see the flamingos and other type of bird life (optional is a visit to the ancient site/ruins of Messa) and we return back to Petra.
