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Naxos Cultural Tour: Half-Day Historical Exploration with Olive Product Tasting

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Naxos

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Naxos on a half-day cultural tour. Explore ancient temples, picturesque villages, and stunning marble quarries. Indulge in a tasting of delectable olive products.

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Temple of Demeter - Meet your guide at Naxos Bus Transfer Office, right outside Naxos Port and drive directly to your first stop, Demeter’s Temple. Admire the impressive restored sanctuary, take amazing pictures and visit the small on site museum. *On Tuesdays and on the 1st of May the Temple of Demeter is closed and instead you will visit the village of Filoti.
Chalki - Next stop will be Chalki village, the old capital and commercial center of Naxos. Get free time (approx. 40’) to explore its colorful alleys, shop unique souvenirs, visit the distillery of “Vallindras” or just enjoy a coffee at one of its cozy cafes.
Panagia Drossiani Church - Continue through old olive groves and reach Panagia Drosiani, a church of unique architectural style devoted to Virgin Mary- considered among the oldest in the Balkans! Here you will make a short stop to take pictures and if the church is open, also pay a quick visit to admire its unique frescoes.
Kinidaros - Right outside the village of Kinidaros you will make a short stop by the road to photo shoot the impressive contemporary marble quarries.
Melanes Kouros Statue - Walk through the lush gardens of Flerio valley and “meet” the Kouros Statue, one of the most striking examples of Naxian marble art.
Eggares Olive Press Museum - The restored olive press museum in Eggares is the best way to end your tour! You will learn about the century-old procedure of olive oil production, as well as taste samples of olive ingredient delicacies.
Filoti - On Tuesdays and on the 1st of May the Temple of Demeter is closed and instead you will visit the village of Filoti. Walk to its central church and learn the touching story of its construction followed by a short visit to the neighboring folklore museum.

What's Included

Pickup from preset spots for 08.30 departure.
Luggage storage available.
Air-conditioned vehicles.

What's Not Included

Entrance fees in Demeter’s Temple (4€/ person) to be paid on the spot in cash
Hotel Pickup/ drop off service
Personal expenses
Gratuities and Church donations (customary – not obligatory)

Additional Information

Embark on a guided exploration of Naxos’s notable sites. Get acquainted with the island’s past, explore its well-known landmarks like Temple of Demeter and Panagia Drosiani church, and relish a flavor of olive products.

Main Attractions:
Tour the Temple of Demeter, a shrine originating from the 6th Century BC.
Discover Chalki, one of Naxos’s most picturesque villages
Capture the striking modern marble quarries
Stroll through Flerio Valley and sight the celebrated Kouros Statue
Have a taste of delectable olive products at Eggares olive press museum.

On Tuesdays and on the 1st of May the Temple of Demeter is closed and instead you will visit the village of Filoti.
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.
This tour will take place rain or shine
The tour begins and ends right outside Naxos Port. Luggage storage is provided for the participants free of charge.
Pickup service (only-not dropoff) is provided for the guests who book the morning departure of 08.30. This service is available only from specific pickup spots in the areas of Plaka, Ag.Anna, Ag.Prokopios, Stelida and Naxos Town. Upon booking, please provide your accommodation info and you will be notified about the closest pickup spot to you.
You will have to climb steps and walk uphill in order to visit the Temple of Demeter
The Demeter’s Temple closes early (noon) in case of predicted heat wave. In that case, the tour that departs in the afternoon (13.00) visits Filoti village instead of Demeter’s Temple

Location

Naxos Bus Transfer

The tour will end at "Naxos Bus Transfer" office, right outside Naxos port

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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303kerri

Jun 23, 2024

Naxos history - This was a very informative tour! We went to a beautiful, very old church. Toured an old olive press and had extra time to see a cool little pottery shop and were able to purchase items if we wanted. Our guide (Thanos) grew up in the area so he knew what he was talking about. He was very nice and answered other questions that were asked. It was one of best parts of our Greece trip! I highly recommend!