Hermoupolis cotton industry tour
Weave the threads of Syros's history on a textile tour of Hermoupolis
Walk in the footsteps of a cotton worker as you explore former factories and enjoy an authentic "worker's lunch"
More...The Experience
Immerse yourself in Syros Island's rich and sustainable heritage and travel back in time to the nineteenth- and twentieth-century heyday of the textile industry with our exclusive Hermoupolis Cotton Tour. You'll meet your guide at the historic Iroon Square, where workers once gathered. Then you will embark on a captivating walking tour through the city, delving into the architecture, production processes, and compelling stories of factory owners and workers in five textile museums —taking a break to enjoy local figs and sample traditional mastic liqueur. The tour culminates at the Hermoupolis Textile Museum, where you'll experience the sights, sounds, and even smells of this former factory before concluding with a tasty lunch. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.
What's priceless
Posing for photos while wearing traditional Syros textile-worker uniforms on a tour of the cotton industry in Hermoupolis.
The highlights
- Visit landmarks of Syros's historic cotton industry with an expert
- Explore one of the few sustainable islands in Greece
- Snack on local figs and sample liqueur made from Greek mastic
- Try on life as a cotton worker at the Hermoupolis Textile Museum
- Savour a traditional lunch
Details
- Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
- Experience can be booked through October 23rd, 2024
- Price listed is for 1 person
- The experience is provided in Greek, English and French
- Minimum age for participation is 8 years old
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for this experience
- Transportation is not included - the tour is on foot
- Experience must be booked at least 7 days in advance
- In order for the experience to take place there is a minimum of 4 attendees
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Fine Print
- This experience is non-refundable once purchased