Guided tour on a comfortable bus at the most beautiful villages and hidden historical sights of Naxos with plenty of stops. Every day, with a local multi-lingual escort and free hotel pickup.
The bus for this guided island tour picks you up from your accommodation (free service up to Plaka) and departs from Zas Travel office across the port, every day at 09:15 am
Our first stop is Demeter's temple near Sangri. Apart from the impressive temple ruins, you will have the chance to visit the archaeological museum located in the same area and see the findings from the site. This monumental, all-marble temple was constructed on the spot in the late 6th century.
The next stop is Damalas, a cute little village in the heart of Tragea valley, where we watch a demonstration at the only remaining traditional pottery workshop and the restored olive press, a few metres further.
Then we drive to Halki, a picturesque village where you can walk in the narrow marble alleys, visit the traditional citron distillery from 1896, and have a coffee while enjoying the classy atmosphere. Then we head to the oldest Byzantine church of Panagia Drossiani (6th AD), with its unique frescoes and architecture.
Driving on to the mountainous part of Naxos, we stop at the famous village of Apiranthos, the "marble village" where you can stroll on the marble cobbled streets and take loads of photos. Then we drive towards the northern part of the island and reach the northernmost edge at Apollonas. A small, typical Cycladic fishermen village, ideal for swimming or just relaxing at the cafes and taverns by the sea.
Before taking the coastal road back to town, we admire the impressive 10m statues, a colossal unfinished Kouros-style statue from 6th BC. Driving back with amazing views of Agia tower and neighboring islands.
If you are outside Naxos Town we can offer a free pick up for accommodation as far as Plaka beach. It may not be possible to arrange a pick up for hotels far away from town as time would not all
Naxos Town: Meet at Zas Travel (9:15 am) or Hotel close to Naxos town
Adults(13+): 30 Euros, Children (6 - 12): 15 Euros, Infant: Free
Pick up from further than Plaza hotel at Plaka beach
Adults(13+): 40 Euros, Children (6 - 12): 25 Euros, Infant: Free
Zas Travel opposite main port
Naxos, Chora Naxos, Cyclades, 84300,
Greece
Starting from Zas Travel or your hotel
Demeter's Temple
Demeter was a grain goddess, so it seems apparently natural to find her temple among the rich fields of Naxos
Damalas village
Pottery Workshop
Halki village
Distillery of Kitron
Panagia Drossiani church
The church of the Panagia Drossiani, meaning Dewy Virgin, is the oldest Christian church of Naxos
Apiranthos
Break for lunch
Apollonas
Swimming time
Return to Zas Travel or your hotel
Une excellente initiation à ce qui fait le charme de cette ile . Guide compétent et plein d ' humour . Un agréable moment .
Our driver Adonis and Niko were absolutely amazing. Very knowledgeable and very interactive. This was a great use of time and it was a great value.
Our guide Nikos and our driver Antonis were excellent! Nikos told us all we wanted to know about all the different places we visited with knowledge and humour! Thank you for a great tour!