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Overview
- Guided visit at Dionysus' Sanctuary ancient site
- Guided visit at Temple of Demeter ancient site
- Taste “Farm-to-table” local products connected with Greek mythology
- Olive oil tasting at old Olive Press Factory locates at unspoiled quaint village
Activity location
- Temple of Demeter
- Naxos, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Chora Naxos, Naxos 843 00, Greece | Meet your guide in front of the local bus ticket office at Naxos Port area (Naxos Bus Transfer), she will be holding a sign with Naxos Cultural Tours logo
- Naxos, Greece
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Sorry this activity isn't available on Sun, Aug 10
What's included, what's not
- Services of Professional English Speaking Certified Guide
- Transport with private Mercedes van
- All entrance fees to archaeological sites
- Olive oil tasting & local products including wine
- Service charge for Guide & Driver
What you can expect
Discover the myths embracing famed monuments, as well as the rare beauty of rural Naxos, ancient earth whose secrets come to life in mythical moments through storytelling and sensational taste sampling. You’ll learn about the lives –and quarrels – of the Gods and Goddesses of Olympus, fearless heroes such as Theseus, Odysseus’ tales and more.
Our tour begins with a visit to the sanctuary of Dionysus -ancient god of wine, surrounded with olive, fig trees, and vines. Here, your expert guide will share with you the love storey of Dionysus and Ariadne, the ecstatic dances of the female followers of Dionysus’, the harvest celebrations and the wine banquets held on site.We continue our journey of discovery enjoying a panoramic drive through the countryside, passing rocky slopes, green hills and plains to reach Dimitra’s sanctuary overlooking the fertile plains of Sangri. We marvel at the marble temple of the goddess and learn about the mysteries held in her honour as well as Persephone’s myth of the changing seasons. Continuing our drive to to Tragea plain, the largest olive grove of the island with hundred years old olive trees- precious gift of Athena, goddess of wisdom… to reach the small unspoiled village of Kaloxylos. Here we conclude our tour with time dedicated to the god of Hospitality – Xenios Zeus, savouring the islands precious goods - olive oil, cheese, wine and honey – gifts of the ancient gods.
Location
Activity location
- Temple of Demeter
- Naxos, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Chora Naxos, Naxos 843 00, Greece | Meet your guide in front of the local bus ticket office at Naxos Port area (Naxos Bus Transfer), she will be holding a sign with Naxos Cultural Tours logo
- Naxos, Greece