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Naxos Cultural Tour: Half-Day Historical Exploration with Olive Product Tasting
4.7
120 Ratings
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
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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.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(120 Ratings)
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Lawrencew205
Apr 16, 2024
Amazing Naxos - An excellent excursion that covers part of the beautiful island of Naxos. It includes a very good selection of stops in very interesting and varied places.
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Rospiemonte
Nov 9, 2023
Fully satisfied! - We decided to visit some sites in Naxos and not having a rental car, we relied on this agency for a half-day tour in a small group.
Excellent choice: pickup near the structure where we were staying in Maragkas beach, trained guide (in English), punctuality and courtesy. Visit program perfectly respected
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Relax39659934713
Oct 15, 2023
Excellent Half Day Naxos Tour - Well organized, excellent tour! Learned so much from it, and it was a good value for the money. Would definitely recommend to anyone new to Naxos!
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Sue_k
Oct 11, 2023
Relaxing introduction to the history of Naxos - This was a short, easy-going cultural tour of Naxos. We saw three significant sites in the four hours and it felt very relaxed. We felt we had adequate time to explore the different sites. The guide was friendly and informative and she gave us a good overview of the history and culture of the island, without bombarding us with too much information.
Communication with the company was also great - clear, timely, and they were very responsive when I asked a question.
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Tracifred
Apr 16, 2024
could be better - It's off season，not much to do. Only this tour is available， didn't have choice. Better than nothing.
The full day tour would start 3 days later.
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Lori
Apr 16, 2024
Pleasantly surprised with this tour, would highly recommend to fill an afternoon while visiting Naxos - I thought the tour was great, the stops included were very interesting and our guide was very informative and engaging with the people on the tour.
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Guaso2000
Oct 14, 2023
Great way to see some parts of Naxos - It was great to access areas of Naxos that otherwise I couldn't see as the bus timetable was so flexible.
I recommend it if you don't have your own transport and want something hassle free. Also good value
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Freedom141423
Oct 8, 2023
Nice tour in Naxos - We had a very nice expérience knowing better Naxos origine and the island itself. The guide was perfect with explanations
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Robertmu2671ra
Oct 5, 2023
A great way to see Naxos - Lovely variety of things to see and learn about in a short amount of time. Enthusiastic guide, safe driver and stunning scenery.
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Johnyboy1953
Apr 17, 2024
4h tour with English guide - Interesting guide comfortable bus good driver! Visit to archaeological sites too short, I would like to have more time at each stage of the visit?
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