Naxos: Countryside and Byzantine Churches Half-Day Hiking Tour

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About this activity

The hike takes a route through small and picturesque traditional villages and areas of unrivaled natural beauty. You'll start and end your hike at Halki, a gem village which boasts samples of remarkable neoclassical architecture.

Hike through the scenic valley of Tragea, dotted with Byzantine churches different in architectural style and from various eras, some decorated with outstanding frescoes. You ’ll hike through the area’s olive, fig, and citrus groves to reach Panagia Drosiani, one of the Balkans’ oldest churches, dating back to the 6th century AD.

In the heart of the village of Kaloxylos you will visit the folklore museum, where you will have the opportunity to take a step back in time and marvel the rare collections of a bygone age.

At the end of your hike, you'll visit the local distillery producing Kitron, Naxos’ citrus-based liqueur. Your hike ends with a delicious meal (optional) at one of the island's best traditional tavernas or with free time to wander around Halki.

Hiking Tours Short term availability Weather Dependent - Low

At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: Russian, Greek, English
Operated by: TREKKING HELLAS

Ages: Children (12–14 years) · Youth (15–18 years) · Adults (19–64 years) · Seniors (65–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Liability insurance
Included: First aid kits and other necessary equipment
Included: Snacks
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Entrance to folklore museum
Included: Entrance to local distillery
Included: English speaking Trekking Hellas Guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Inland Naxos, dazzling countryside landscapes of oak and plane trees, running creeks and hidden Byzantine gems are everywhere. Let’s track them down and admire their age-old beauty. Hike through five different villages, visit a local distillery & an old olive press factory, a folklore museum and enjoy a traditional meal (optional meal) at the end of a great day! Highlights : -Hike through the natural wonders of Tragea Valley. -Visit Byzantine churches dating from the 6th century AD. -Use the ancient paths connecting five different villages. -Visit a local distillery and Folklore museum. -Enjoy a delicious meal at the end of the hike(optional). Distance: 8 km / 5miles Ascend: 448 m / 1469.82 ft Descend: 448 m / 1469.82 ft Terrain: dirt trail, paved trail, rocky trail

Stop 1
Chalkio
Moni
Monastery Panagia Drossiani
Folklore Museum Florios Chorianopoulos
Vallindras Kitron Distillery

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Guest(s) should meet the guide(s) at the parking lot of Chalki village.

End point

Guest(s) should meet the guide(s) at the parking lot of Chalki village.

Pickup points

Elite Suites Naxos
Laguna Coast Resort, A Member of SLH
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 116 more pickup points

The starting time of the tour is set at 09.00 for guests who do not wish to use our pick-up service and choose to meet us at the starting point.

For guests who choose the pick-up-and-drop–off add-on, the pick-up time will be sent to them the day before the tour - it will be at approximately 08.00 (depending on the location of your accommodations), and the tour will start at 09.00.