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Naxos Half-Day Guided Bus Tour: Explore the History & Culture of the Island. Morning or Afternoon
Highlights
- Explore Naxos’ rich history with visits to ancient sites, traditional villages, and a taste of local life through folklore, food, and architecture
- From ancient temples to vibrant villages and lush gardens, this tour offers a variety of memorable experiences, including a cheese and raki tasting in Filoti
- Enjoy the convenience of guided transportation in a luxury air-conditioned bus, with no need to worry about navigating the island yourself
Description
Start your adventure in Naxos with a convenient pick-up from central locations and head straight to your first stop: the awe-inspiring Temple of Demeter in Sangri. Marvel at the restored sanctuary, capture stunning photos, and explore the small on-site museum to delve deeper into the island's ancient history.
Afterward, head to Chalkio village, Naxos' former capital and commercial hub. Take some free time to wander through its charming alleys, browse unique souvenirs, or relax with a coffee at one of its cozy cafes. For those interested, the historic âVallindrasâ distillery offers a chance to sample Naxos' famous Kitron liqueur.
Next, you'll visit the lively village of Filoti, known for its vibrant atmosphere and traditional charm. Here, you'll visit a local church, explore the folklore museum, and experience genuine Naxian hospitality with a tasting of local cheese and raki. Continue your journey through picturesque olive groves to the Panagia Drosiani church, one of the oldest in the Balkans, and take in its stunning frescoes and unique architecture.
Your next stop will be a photo opportunity at the modern marble quarries outside Kinidaros village, before heading to Flerio Valley to see the famous Kouros statue in Melanes village, a magnificent example of Naxian marble artistry.
Throughout the day, enjoy the comfort of a luxury bus with an expert guide to show you the island's best spots with options to choose between morning tour at 08:30am or afternoon tour at 13:15pm.
Whether you're interested in Naxos' history, local traditions, or its natural beauty, this tour offers an unforgettable experience for those seeking a deeper connection to the island.
Times
Morning Tour
Afternoon Tour
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Important information
- This tour will take place rain or shine. Small changes to the itinerary may apply in case of rough weather
- A big part of the trip is through winding, mountainous roads. Please carry travel sickness pills in case you feel uneasy
- The tour guide is not licensed and thus not allowed to guide you inside Demeter's Temple and Panagia Drosiani Church. You will get all the information about the monuments before you enter
- The tour begins and ends right outside Naxos Port. Luggage storage is provided for the participants free of charge
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Includes & excludes
- Contact us at least 24hrs before the commencement of your excursion and we will organize a refund of your full payment.
- The time for the payment to arrive in your account will vary depending on your bank, but typically it is about a week.
- In order to combat fraud, we will not proceed with the refund until we can see the money for the payment in our account.
- Changing your booking date depends on availability and cannot be guaranteed. Prices may also vary depending on the season.
Location
Chora Town, Naxos, Cyclades, 84300,
Greece
Getting to the location
Itinerary
Start time
The tour begins with a pick-up at 08:30 AM from designated central pick-up spotsSangri
Visit the impressive restored sanctuary of Demeter, one of Naxos' most significant ancient sitesChalkio Village
You’ll have about 35 minutes of free time to explore the village’s colorful alleys, shop for unique souvenirs, visit the “Vallindras” distillery for a Kitron liqueur tasting, or relax with a coffee at one of its cozy cafésFiloti Village
Explore the lively Filoti village, known for its traditional charm. Visit the church and the folklore museum housed in a traditional building. Experience Naxian hospitality with a tasting of local cheese and rakiPanagia Drosiani Church
Visit Panagia Drosiani, one of the oldest churches in the Balkans, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Take pictures of its beautiful architecture, and if the church is open, step inside to admire the frescoesKinidaros Village – Marble Quarries
Stop for a quick photo opportunity at the modern marble quarries outside Kinidaros village. Capture the beauty of the quarries that have been an important source of Naxian marbleFlerio Kouros Statue in Melanes
Walk through the lush gardens of Flerio Valley to see the famous Kouros statue, an impressive example of Naxian marble craftsmanshipReturn point
Naxos bus transfer office at the end of Naxos port
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Great tour
Knowledgabe and kind guide. Would do it again! 🙂
Nice tour but pick up not organized!
The pick up is not organized. There are lots of busses and people and I had to ask around in the hot weather which was our bus. But once on board it was all good. Just the collection is not the best. This needs to be worked on.
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