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Naxos Half Day History and Culture Guided Tour

Location Naxos, Greece, Europe
$35.24
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

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 explore the villages of Chalki and Filoti!

Highlights:
Visit Demeter's Temple, a sanctuary dated back in the 6th Century BC.
Explore Chalki and Filoti, two of the most beautiful villages of Naxos
Photoshoot the impressive contemporary marble quarries
Walk in Flerio Valley and see the infamous Kouros Statue

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Afternoon (without transfers)
Meeting place: All our guests meet us at Naxos Bus Transfer Office. Pick up/ drop-off service to/from the hotels is not provided.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Luggage storage during the tour.
  • Pickup (not dropoff) from preset pickup spots only for the 08.30 departure
  • Demeter’s Temple, to be paid in cash in spot
  • Gratuities and Church donations (customary – not obligatory)
  • Personal expenses
  • Hotel Pickup/ drop off service

Meeting point
The tour will end at "Naxos Bus Transfer" office, right outside Naxos port
Return details
The tour will end at "Naxos Bus Transfer" office, right outside Naxos port

  • 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. Also, the Demeter's Temple closes early (noon) in case of predicted heat wave. In that case, the tour that departs in the afternoon (13.00) visits Filoti village instead of Demeter's Temple
  • 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.
  • Filoti
    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.
  • Monastery Panagia Drossiani
    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.
  • 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.
  • Limpertas Manolis Pottery
    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.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • On Tuesdays and on the 1st of May the Temple of Demeter is closed and instead you will visit a traditional pottery workshop at the village of Damalas.
  • 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 Damalas pottery workshop instead of Demeter's Temple
  • 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 very often for donations on behalf of the church to people/ families of the community that are in need.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Naxos Half Day History and Culture Guided Tour

    Location Naxos, Greece, Europe
    $35.24
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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