To see discounted cruises that visit or depart from this port, use the Find a Bargain box on the left.
Khios is built around the town's medieval castle and the main harbor. The town offers several museums, luxuriant municipal gardens, and the main shopping street, "Aplotaria." Tourists should visit the 11th century monastery, Nea Moni, which has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also of interest is Vrontados, a suburb of Khios, claimed to be the birthplace of the epic poet, Homer.
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