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Naxos Half Day History and Culture Guided Tour

4.8(618)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 618 reviews4 hFree cancellationBy Naxos Bus Transfer
Naxos Half Day History and Culture Guided Tour

About this activity

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 Damalas!

Highlights:

Visit Demeter's Temple, a sanctuary dated back in the 6th Century BC.

Explore Chalki, one of the most beautiful villages of Naxos

Photoshoot the impressive contemporary marble quarries

Walk in Flerio Valley and see the infamous Kouros Statue

Buy unique souvenirs at a traditional pottery worskshop

What's included

  • ✓Pickup (not dropoff) from preset pickup spots only for the 08.30 departure
  • ✓Luggage storage during the tour.
  • ✓Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • ✕Hotel Pickup/ drop off service
  • ✕Personal expenses
  • ✕Gratuities and Church donations (customary – not obligatory)
  • ✕Demeter’s Temple, to be paid in cash in spot

Meeting and pickup

  • We will meet at our office-right outside Naxos Port. Pick up service (not drop off) is provided only for the morning departure of 08.30 from specific pick up spots/ locations. The guests who book the afternoon departure are requested to meet us at Naxos Bus Transfer office

Good to know

  • 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 Filoti village.
  • 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 Filoti village 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.
  • This is a fast-paced sightseeing tour designed to maximize the number of places you can visit in a limited timeframe. As a result, there is no scheduled lunch break, and there will not be enough time for a full meal during the tour. We recommend having a hearty breakfast beforehand and bringing snacks if needed.
  • • You will have to climb steps and walk uphills in order to visit the Temple of Demeter. The tour follows a relatively brisk pace, so it may be challenging and is not recommended for guests with mobility impairments.

Cancellation policy

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

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