Visit to Teno , in the Cyclades , you discover a quiet and authentic Greek island , still protected from mass tourism. It's just found 20 minutes by boat from Mykonos , its stylish and modern neighbor.
Her city Tinos , also called Country, it is the first place you will see when you arrive on the island.
THE Tinos it is mainly famous as an important tourist and religious place for the Orthodox Greeks. Every year thousands of pilgrims come to the island for the Dormition of the Virgin. During this pilgrimage, people walk on their knees to the church of Panagia Evangelistria.
The 1823, a precious image of her Panagia found by sister Pelagia, nun. He had a vision: the Virgin Mary herself appeared in a dream , showing her the location of the image. This icon quickly became known for its miraculous and healing virtues and the church was built to honor it.
In the city of Tinos, you can also visit the Archaeological Museum and admire its collection of sculptures located in its Sanctuary Neptune and Amphitrite, located north of Chora.
There are many beautiful sights to see in this beautiful and miraculous island such as:
Departure in the morning from Athens to its port Rafina to board the ship, for the One-day trip to the Holy Island, her TINOU, where it is famous for Virgin her. Thousands of visitors flood the grounds around the church, while inside the temple the soft lighting of the candles, the chants praising God and the aroma of myrrh and frankincense create a uniquely overwhelming atmosphere of religious awe and emotion.
Our first visit will be to Panagia to worship her miraculous icon. Afterwards we will have free time to explore the island, do our shopping and have lunch(individual expenses). Our appointment will be at the port around 05.00 p.m. to board the boat to its port Rafina where the coach will be waiting for us at the port for the return to Athena.
