Tours

Masticulture. Learn about traditional Chios life and the island's natural beauty through this travel service, which organizes activities including walking tours, cooking classes, mastic tree planting and maintenance, grape pressing, and offers unique accommodation options—an excellent option for the eclectic traveler. Mesta, Chios. 22710/76084; www.masticulture.com.

Petra Tours. This action-oriented firm is located in Petra, a tiny beach town just south of Molyvos. The staff plans bird-watching, botanical, walking, and scuba-diving excursions, and can also arrange distinctive accommodation. Petra, Lesvos, 81109. 22530/42011; petratours-lesvos.com.

Rhenia Tours. Efficient staff put together informative and fun-filled tours of the classical sites on Samos and the island's natural wonders, and also arranges excursions to Ephesus in Turkey and the island of Patmos. 15 Sofouli, Samos Town, Samos, 83100. 22730/88800; www.rhenia.gr.