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Naxos: Highlights Bus Tour with Free Time for Lunch and Swim
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Overview
- Discover some of the highlights of Naxos Island
- Visit Demeter's Temple, a sanctuary dated to the 6th Century BC
- Explore the marble-paved areas of Apiranthos
- See the gigantic statue of Kouros at the ancient marble quarries
- Enjoy a refreshing swimming stop at the picturesque Apollonas Bay
Activity location
- Naxos Town
- Naxos Town, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Naxos Town
- Naxos Town, Greece
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What's included, what's not
- Pickup and drop-off from a central location near your hotel
- Greek/English-speaking experienced local tour guide
- Greek/English-speaking professional driver
- Luxury air-conditioned bus transport
- All taxes
- Entrance fee for Demeter's Temple (€4 per person to be paid in cash)
- Personal expenses
- Lunch
- Tips and church donations (customary, not obligatory)
Know before you book
- Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, People with motion sickness
What you can expect
Explore the wonders of Naxos island on this guided bus. Visit the valley of Gyroula and the marble quarries of Apollonas. Stop at the villages of Chalki, Apiranthos, and Damalas along the way.
Start with a pickup from a variety of locations on Naxos and first travel to the green valley of Gyroula. You will visit the marble temple of the Goddess Demeter, one of the most important ancient monuments on the island.
The next stop will be the tiny village of Damalas. Learn everything about the old procedures of olive oil production at a restored olive press museum. Afterwards, visit a traditional workshop of a third-generation potter and know the secrets of his art dating back to ancient Greece.
Continue to Chalki, an ancient commercial centre and a place of beautiful Venetian architecture. You will have approximately 50’ free time to explore by yourselves. Don’t miss the oldest distillery of the island – Vallindras distillery - located right in the middle of the village, the sophisticated ceramic art galleries and the cosy shops with souvenirs and local products.
Next, make a long stop (approx. 1,5 hours) at the famous village of Apiranthos located at the foot of Fanari mountain. Admire the beautiful views of Venetian Towers, marbled alleys, cosy tavernas, verandas, and traditional shops. Here, you will have free time for lunch – it is highly recommended to taste the local recipes of “rosto” and “kalogiros”.
Driving past Koronos village and the famous emery mines, you will reach Apollonas. Get free time at the picturesque fishing village to go for a quick dip and enjoy a coffee or desert by the seaside. End your tour with a visit to the infamous “Kouros”, an unfinished marble Statue of 11 metres, lying in the same spot for more than 2500 years!
Drive along the west coast, one of the most beautiful routes on the island with an amazing view of the ocean, and be returned to your pickup point.
Location
Activity location
- Naxos Town
- Naxos Town, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Naxos Town
- Naxos Town, Greece