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Exploring the World of Honeybees: A Cultural and Traditional Hiking Tour

From €450 for a group of up to 4 people
Categories:
Naxos Farm Experience
Naxos Hiking Tour
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Duration:
4 hrs
Difficulty:Easy
Free transfer
English & Ελληνικά (Greek)
100% private: Up to 6 people

Highlights

  • A trip into Naxian wilderness
  • An hour-long educational break where an experienced beekeeper imparts knowledge
  • Exploring a traditional village on foot while sightseeing

Description

Starting at one of Greece's oldest quarry, Flerio, you will discover the ancient sanctuary of water springs and an aqueduct entry point.
In this fertile area, two 5.5m and 6m long ancient statues lie still.
Afterward, you will visit Mili village, meet a beekeeper, and learn about the craft of beekeeping.
You will taste organic honey, pollen, and propolis before descending to the Byzantine church of St. George.
From there, you will continue to the green valley of Kalamitsia to visit the unique architecture of the deserted Jesuit Monastery.
Finally, you will take a different uphill trail back.

Price list

  • 20 April to 31 May & 1 October to 30 November (up to 4 people)
    450 Euros (+70 for every extra person)

  • 1 June to 30 June & 1 September to 30 September (up to 4 people)
    475 Euros (+70 for every extra person)

  • 1 July to 31 August (up to 4 people)
    500 Euros (+70 for every extra person)

Times

Start time: 9:00 am
4 hrs
End time: 1:00 pm
Occasionally, the tour can extend to a duration of 5 hours.

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Complete your booking

Your email ticket will contain all the information you need for an easy and smooth experience. You’ll get contact details, meeting point or pick up details with a Google map, our direct line (in case you need it) and much more.

Important information

  • Distance of 7 km with maximum elevation gain 280m

Please bring with you

Hiking pants
Quick dry t-shirt
Hat/buffer
Jacket
Water

Includes

Certified guide
Transfer (pick up/ drop off)
Trekking poles
Backpack
A snack made with locally-sourced organic ingredients.
An opportunity to learn about and participate in beekeeping
Fist Aid Kit
Transfer information
Free & easy cancellation policy
  • If you cancel your booking 7 days or more before the tour date, you will receive a 50% refund of the total tour price.
  • If you cancel your booking less than 6 days before the tour date, do not show up, arrive late at the meeting point, or request to not complete the route, no refund will be given.
  • If the tour is canceled due to weather conditions, you will either be able to reschedule or receive a full refund. Any credit card or bank fees will not be included in the refund.

Getting to the location

Transfer (pick up and drop off) is included

Itinerary

  • Starting point: Melanes, Flerio
    Greece's oldest quarry. Admire Kouros statue

  • Mili village
    Meet the beekeeper

  • Saint George
    Byzantine church

  • Kalamitsia
    The deserted Jesuit Monastery

FAQs

When will I get my ticket?
We will confirm availability and send you your ticket by email within 1 day or less. Only once the booking has been confirmed, will we take the money from your card. If you feel uncomfortable with giving your card details in advance of confirmation you can also contact us via chat or email to organise your booking for you.
What happens if the weather is bad?
In case the weather is bad and for your safety your excursion is cancelled you will first be offered the chance to reschedule. If, for whatever reason you can't or don't want to reschedule - including, simply, your wishes, we will then immediately process a 100% refund of your booking. Without any extra fees or charges. No hassle no fuss.
Can I pay on arrival?
It is not possible to pay on arrival. The only way to secure a booking is to make a reservation beforehand.

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