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Naxos Island: Highlight Bus Tour with Swim Stop at Apollonas

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Activity provider:Naxos Bus Transfer
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Naxos Island: Highlight Bus Tour with Swim Stop at Apollonas

Activity provider:Naxos Bus Transfer

4.5

220 reviews

From US$ 32.14 per person

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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.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
Greek, English
Pickup included
Please wait at the pickup location 10 minutes before the pickup time. Approximate pickup times: 8:35 AM from Plaka Beach 8:40 AM from Maragkas and Agia Anna Beach 8:45 AM from Ag. Prokopios Beach 8:50 AM from Stelida 8:55 AM main road in front of Princess of Naxos Hotel 8:55 AM from Koutelieris Supermarket (St George area, opposite Porto Naxos Hotel) 9:00 AM from Naxos Hospital 9:10 AM from outside Naxos Port, Naxos bus transfer office

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover some of the highlights of Naxos Island
  • Visit Demeter's Temple, a sanctuary dated to the 6th Century BC
  • Explore the marble-paved neighborhoods of Apiranthos
  • See the gigantic statue of Kouros at the ancient marble quarries
  • Enjoy a refreshing swimming stop at the picturesque Apollonas Bay
Full description
Explore the wonders of Naxos island on this guided bus. Visit the valley of Gyroula and the marble quarries of Apollonas. Stop at the villages of Chalki, Apiranthos, and Damalas along the way. Start with a pickup from a variety of locations on Naxos and first travel to the green valley of Gyrula. You will visit the marble temple of the Goddess Demeter, one of the most important ancient monuments on the island. The next stop will be the tiny village of Damalas. Learn everything about the old procedures of olive oil production at a restored olive press museum. Afterward, visit a traditional workshop of a third-generation potter and know the secrets of his art dating back to ancient Greece. Continue to Chalki village, an ancient commercial center and a place of beautiful Venetian architecture. You can also take an optional visit to a local "kitron" distillery and learn about liquor production along with tastings. Next, explore the village of Apiranthos located at the foot of Fanari mountain. Admire the beautiful views of Venetian Towers, marbled alleys, cozy tavernas, verandas, and traditional tiny shops with local products. Take a short stroll through the village and hear about its history and traditions. Leaving Apiranthos behind, drive past Koronos village and the famous emery mines, before arriving at Apollonas. See ancient marble quarries where you can admire an unfinished marble Kouros Statue that is 11 meters tall and that is 2500-years-old. Have free time in a picturesque fishing village where you can go for a dip or purchase lunch. Drive along the west coast, one of the most beautiful routes on the island with an amazing view of the ocean, and be returned to your pickup point.
Includes
  • Pickup and drop-off from a central location near your hotel
  • Greek/English-speaking experienced local tour guide
  • Greek/English-speaking professional driver
  • Luxury air-conditioned bus transportation
  • All taxes
  • Entrance fee for Demeter's Temple (€4 per person to be paid in cash)
  • Entrance fee for Kitron distillery (€3 per person to be paid in cash, optional visit)
  • Personal expenses
  • Lunch
  • Tips and church donations (customary, not obligatory)
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with motion sickness

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What to bring

  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Camera
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  • On Tuesdays, the Temple of Demeter remains closed. Instead, the tour makes a longer stop at Apiranthos village
  • You will have to climb steps and walk uphills in order to visit the Temple of Demeter and the Kouros Statue
  • This tour will take place rain or shine
  • Small changes to the itinerary may apply in case of rough weather
  • A big part of the trip is through winding, mountainous roads. Please carry travel sickness pills in case you feel uneasy
  • Changing booths and shower facilities are available at Apollonas beach
  • The tour guide is not licensed and thus not allowed to guide you inside Demeter's Temple. You will get all the information about the monument before you enter the gate
  • You will arrive at Apollonas, where you will have free time for lunch, at approximately 2:00 PM. Make sure to eat breakfast before you start the activity

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Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 220 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.3/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Very professional team! I am travelling by myself in my late 70s and had many questions before the tour about everything (walking, steps etc). Zeta replied to all my emails quickly and patiently...Then, during the tour Alex (the guide) reached to me countless times to ensure I was enjoying myself.. The sights, the villages, the storytelling were amazing but the people involved was the highlight of my experience! Naxos is beautiful and this tour to the villages is definitely a must for anybody who visits the island!

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Fantastic tour! Amazing combination of stops to get an idea of Naxos history and culture. Lovely people and nice villages. Remember to bring some cash with you to be able to bye unique souvenirs from local on site sellers. Thank you Angel and Vasili for a lovely day!

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We loved this tour in Naxos! Angela, our guide, and Vassilio, our driver were very attentive, patient and friendly. Angela was cool and fun and made everyone enjoy ourselves at all stops. The potter made us laugh though he didn't speak any English at all... We met very nice people, ate fresh fish at Apollonas and overall had a great experience. Very well planned and 100% worth the money and time! Thank you!!! Ronnie & Peter.

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