Excursion

Naxos Town (Port) – Ancient Temple of Demeter- Chalki Village – Filoti Village – Panagia Drosiani – Kinidaros – Kouros (Melanes)  – Naxos Town (Port)

Departures: 08.30 and 13.15
Runs: Daily
Duration: Approximately 4 hours
Guided in English and Greek

Children up to 8 years old may join us for free.
From 8 up to 12 years old: 50% discount.

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THE TOUR:

Join this tour and get the opportunity to see many of the most emblematic sights of Naxos in only 4 hours! Learn about the island’s history, pose using its iconic monuments as your background and get a small taste of its delicious products.

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.

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.

In the all year-round lively village of Filoti, you will visit the church and explore the interesting collection of the folklore museum, exhibited in an old traditional house. A short, yet overwhelming visit that allows you a sneak-peak in the local life of the villagers, understand their strong bonds with the church and experience their genuine hospitality by tasting two of their local products: cheese and raki.

Continue driving 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.

Outside Kinidaros village you will make a short stop by the road to photoshoot the contemporary marble quarries before you reach Flerio valley. Walk through its lush gardens and meet the Kouros Statue, one of the most striking examples of Naxian marble art.

 

Useful information:

On Tuesdays and on the 1st of May the Temple of Demeter is closed. Instead you will visit a traditional pottery workshop in Damalas Village. Also, the Demeter’s Temple closes early (noon) in case of predicted heat wave. In that case, the tour that departs in the afternoon (13.15) again visits the pottery workshop in the village of Damalas.
You will have to climb steps and walk uphill in order to visit the Temple of Demeter
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.
Pick up service is included only for the morning departure of 08.30. Drop-off is not included.

It is customary upon the visit to a church to donate a small amount of 1€-5€. These money are used for the operational costs of the church and many times for donations on behalf of the church to people/ families of the community that are in need.

Pick up spots and times for the morning departure of 08.30

PLAKA BEACH

Plaza Beach Hotel – Main Road: 07.50
Plaka Camping: 07.50
3 Brothers Restaurant: 07.50
Yazoo Summer Bliss: 07.50

MARAGKAS

Maragkas Super Market: 07.50
Paradiso Tavern: 07.50

AGIA ANNA

Agia Anna Port: 07.55
Margaritis Market: 07.55

AG. PROKOPIOS

Nikos Restaurant: 07.55
Birikos Hotel: 07.55
Lagos Mare Hotel: 08.00

STELIDA

Naxian Emerald Hotel: 08.00
Lianos Village: 08.00
Naxos Palace Hotel: 08.00
Golden Sun Hotel: 08.00

NAXOS TOWN

Naxos Camping: 08.05
Princess of Naxos Hotel: 08.05
Koutelieris Supermarket (Porto Naxos Hotel): 08.10
Naxos Bus Transfer Office: 08.15