Naxos Half Day History and Culture Guided Tour

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

1. 1

   Temple of Demeter

   40 min

   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

2. 2

   Limpertas Manolis Pottery

   30 min

   Continue to the charming village of Damalas, a tiny community of about 100 residents nestled among the olive groves of Tragea. Here, local potter Manolis will welcome you into his workshop, demonstrate his traditional techniques on the wheel, and share the secrets of his craft.

3. 3

   Chalki

   45 min

   Your next destination is Chalki, the island’s former capital and once its main commercial center. Enjoy approximately 45 minutes of free time to wander its colorful alleys, shop for unique handmade souvenirs, visit the historic Vallindras Kitron Distillery, or simply relax with a coffee in one of the village’s cozy cafés.

4. 4

   Monastery Panagia Drossiani

   10 min

   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.

5. 5

   Kinidaros

   5 min

   Right outside the village of Kinidaros you will make a short stop by the road to photo shoot the impressive contemporary marble quarries.

6. 6

   Melanes Kouros Statue

   30 min

   Walk through the lush gardens of Flerio valley and "meet" the Kouros Statue, one of the most striking examples of Naxian marble art.

7. 7

   Filoti

   40 min

   On Tuesdays and on the 1t of May the Temple of Demeter is closed and instead you will visit Filoti! You will get free time to explore the village by yourselves. Don't miss the main church and the neighboring folklore museum, exhibited in an old traditional house.

• 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.

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