Naxos: Bus Tour Around the island

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About this activity

Our first stop is Demeter ‘s temple Apart from the impressive monument ,you ll have the chance to visit the archeological museum.

We continue our tour and have our next stop at Damalas, a cute little village in the heart of Tragea valley ,where we will enjoy a demonstration at the only remaining traditional pottery workshop and the traditional restored olive press. Then we drive to Chalki, where you can walk in picturesque alleys .Then we head to the oldest Byzantine church of Panagia Drossiani

Our next stop is the most famous village of Naxos, Apiranthos, the “marble village”. We drive towards the North part of Naxos island and we end up on the Northest edge of Naxos, at Apollonas village ,a small typical Cycladic village ,ideal for swimming or just relaxing at the various cafes by the sea. On our way back we stop at the impressive Kouros statue and then we head back to Chora, following the North-Northwest coast of the island, enjoying view of Agia tower and North Cyclades islands.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 40 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: MTM Experiences

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pick-up and drop off (Naxos Town, Stelida, Ag Prokopios, Ag Anna, Plaka)
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Local Multi Lingual Escort

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Personal Expenses
Not included: Entrance Fees

Itinerary

Temple of Demeter

20 min

This magnificent temple has been made exclusively of the finest quality Naxos marble and dates back to the 6th century BC.
Stop 2

1 h 30 min

The small village of Damalas, spread in amphitheatric fashion at the foot of Lagos hill in the valley of Tragea, is visible from many other locations on the island and offers fantastic views.
Halki

one hour

The village of Halki in Naxos (or Chalki) is located in the central area of the region of Tragea, the largest olive cultivation area of the Cyclades, 16 km from Naxos Town.

Halki has a long history and was once the capital of Naxos, as well as its main administrative and trade center.
Apollonas

1 h 30 min

Apollonas in Naxos is a lovely fishing village. It is named after Apollo, the Olympian god of light and music, and is inhabited since ancient times.
Apollonas Kouros

20 min

The remarkable statue of a Kouros is located outside the village of Melanes, in the countryside of Naxos.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Elite Suites Naxos
Hotel Iliovasilema
Pension Stella
Argo Boutique Hotel
Coronis Hotel
Aegean Palace
Galaxy Hotel
Plaza Beach Hotel
Naxos Magic Village
Barbouni Hotel & Studios
Anna Studios
Adriani Hotel

and 129 more pickup points

Pick up from the below areas of Naxos

Naxos Town

Stelida

Agios Prokopios

Agia Anna

Plaka

You will receive a confirmation email with your exact pickup location and time. There are specific pickup locations in these areas. If you have not received an email please do contact us

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pickupup/ drop off service included is offered from specific pickup location in Naxos. Please do reconfirm your pickup location and time.