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Naxos Highlights Bus Tour With Free Time For Lunch At Apeiranthos

Naxos

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Relax in an air-conditioned bus on this guided tour of Naxos Island. Discover charming villages, see impressive monuments, and learn more about local culture with several stops throughout the day. Highlights of our tour: - Admire Demeter's Temple, a sanctuary dated back in the 6th Century BC. - Explore the marble paved neighborhoods of Apiranthos - Photoshoot the gigantic statue of Kouros at the ancient marble quarries - Visit The picturesque fishing village of Apollonas

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Itinerary

Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 6 itinerary stops

Route is approximate — 🚗 road, 🚶 walk, or ⛵ sea between the selected stops.

  1. 1

    Temple of Demeter

    After paying for your admission ticket at the gate, you will walk uphill through a beautiful garden and reach Demeter's Temple, one of the most significant ancient monuments of Naxos. You will learn about the history of the sanctuary and also have some free time to visit the on spot museum. The Temple of Demeter is closed on Tuesdays and on the 1st of May and instead more free time is provided in Chalki and Apiranthos villages.

    40 minAdmission not included
  2. 2

    Cedar Forest of Alyko

    At the small village of Damalas, Manolis will warmheartedly welcome you to his traditional pottery workshop and reveal ancient secrets of his art. Afterwards you will visit the restored olive press museum and learn everything about the old procedure of olive oil production.

    30 min
  3. 3

    Chalkio

    Continue to Chalki, an ancient commercial center and a place of beautiful Venetian architecture. You will have approximately 45’ 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 cozy shops with souvenirs and local products.

    45 min
  4. 4

    Apeiranthos

    Next, make a long stop at the famous village of Apiranthos located at the foot of Fanari mountain. Admire the beautiful views of Venetian Towers, marbled alleys, cozy tavernas, verandas, and traditional shops. Here, you will have free time for lunch – great opportunity to taste the local recipes of “rosto” and “kalogiros”.

    90 min
  5. 5

    Apollonas Beach

    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.

    45 min
  6. 6

    Apollonas Kouros

    End your tour with a visit to the infamous “Kouros”, an unfinished marble Statue of 11 meters, lying in the same spot for more than 2500 years!

    15 min

Tour options

Naxos Highlights- Private Tour

Private: If you prefer to share your experience only with your own group, friends or family, you can book our private tour. Create your own itinerary: You can follow our recommended itinerary as per our description or create your own according to your own preferences. Pick up options: Pickup/ drop-off is included from the areas of: Naxos Town, Stelida, Agios Prokopios, Agia Anna, Maragkas, Plaka Beach Pickup included

Naxos Highlights Bus Tour

Pickup included

Without stop at Demeter Temple

Longer stop at Apollonas: On Tuesdays and on the 1st of May the Temple of Demeter is closed. Instead, you will make a longer stop at Apollonas Pickup included

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