The railway connection between the city of Volos and the mountainous area of Pelion took place at the beginning of the 20th century and was for many years the main means of transporting both goods and people from the commercial centre of Volos to the villages of Pelion. Today, the Pelion train is a monument of historical and cultural heritage of the place and unique railway architecture, as it moves on one of the narrowest railway lines in the world with a width of 60 cm, while its legendary name “MUNTZOURIS”, due to the smoke it left in its passage, is used by the locals to this day.
Short description of the tour
We transfer from Volos to the railway station of Ano Lehonia and board the train to Milies. We arrive at the railway station of Milies and walk through a cobbled street that leads us to the central square, where we will visit the sights of the village. We transfer to Vyzitsa to enjoy our lunch in the village square, continue to Pinacates and Agios Georgios to tour their cultural and historical monuments and admire the unique natural landscape. In the local market we can buy traditional handmade products and souvenirs and we return to Volos in the afternoon.
What the tour includes
- Transfer by taxi or 9-seater minivan or 20-seater minibus, based on schedule.
- One-way train ticket.
- All legal taxes.
Not included
- Entrance fees to museums and public places.
- Lunch in a restaurant.
- Route by train
One of the most beautiful mountain routes of Pelion, it starts from Ano Lechonia and reaches Milies 1 and a half hour later, covering a distance of 15 km with the legendary Pelion train. The route takes place in a lush landscape of chestnut forests, century-old plane trees and fir trees, while the train crosses arched bridges and elaborate arches, human interventions of unique craftsmanship and an aesthetic that blends perfectly with the natural environment.
- Points of interest
The library “Psyche Akos” was founded in 1814 in Milies as the Milos School by three important representatives of the Modern Greek Enlightenment, Anthimos Gazis, Gregorios Konstantas and Daniel Filippidis and includes old printed books and manuscripts, documents and objects that belonged to the Milesian School, rare books with works by Aristophanes from the 15th century, a copy of the Encyclopedia of the French Enlightenment philosopher Diderot from the 18th century, but it also has a lending library section with contemporary works that is constantly being enriched.
The Agrotourism Cooperative of Women of Vizitsa “Hesperides”, using traditional recipes and using products of their own production, prepares spoon sweets and jams, organizes cooking and tasting courses and invites visitors to taste local delicacies and dishes, but also to get to know the place through the flavors and smells.
The Holy Church of Zodochos Pigi was built in 1725 in Vizitsa and it is worth admiring the wooden carved iconostasis, but also to mention its unique acoustics due to the small upside-down jars that are located in the hidden small domes that are not visible from the outside of the church.
The Museum of Local History and Art – Kostas Liapi operates with thematic rooms for the works and history of the folklorist and teacher Kostas Liapi, as well as the life and work of the benefactors of Saint George who excelled with their trade in Alexandria, Egypt, who built the building in 1890. It hosts exhibitions of paintings by Greek and foreign artists.
The Museum of the sculptor Nicolas, located in Agios Georgios, hosts 22 sculptures of the sculptor, 13 woodcuts, 1 engraving and 16 medals, while there are also drawings, tools of his work and personal belongings of the great artist.
