Naxos Highlights Bus Tour with Free Time for Lunch at Apeiranthos

1. Temple of Demeter
   40m · Admission ticket not included
   After paying for your admission ticket at the gate, you will walk uphill through a beautiful garden and reach Demeter's Temple, one of the most significant ancient monuments of Naxos. You will learn about the history of the sanctuary and also have some free time to visit the on spot museum. The Temple of Demeter is closed on Tuesdays and on the 1st of May and instead more free time is provided in Chalki and Apiranthos villages.
2. 30m
   At the small village of Damalas, Manolis will warmheartedly welcome you to his traditional pottery workshop and reveal ancient secrets of his art. Afterwards you will visit the restored olive press museum and learn everything about the old procedure of olive oil production.
3. Chalkio
   45m
   Continue to Chalki, an ancient commercial center and a place of beautiful Venetian architecture. You will have approximately 45’ free time to explore by yourselves. Don’t miss the oldest distillery of the island – Vallindras distillery - located right in the middle of the village, the sophisticated ceramic art galleries and the cozy shops with souvenirs and local products.
4. Apeiranthos
   1h 30m
   Next, make a long stop at the famous village of Apiranthos located at the foot of Fanari mountain. Admire the beautiful views of Venetian Towers, marbled alleys, cozy tavernas, verandas, and traditional shops. Here, you will have free time for lunch – great opportunity to taste the local recipes of “rosto” and “kalogiros”.
5. Apollonas Beach
   45m
   Driving past Koronos village and the famous emery mines, you will reach Apollonas. Get free time at the picturesque fishing village to go for a quick dip and enjoy a coffee or desert by the seaside.
6. Apollonas Kouros
   15m
   End your tour with a visit to the infamous “Kouros”, an unfinished marble Statue of 11 meters, lying in the same spot for more than 2500 years!

Pickup details

Pick up/ drop off service is provided from central places in the areas Plaka, Agia Anna, Agios Prokopios, Stelida, Naxos Town as below:
08:35 from Plaka Beach
08:40 from Maragkas Beach
08:40 from Agia Anna and Agios Prokopios
08:50 from Stelida
08:55 from the area between the Airport and Naxos Town
09:00 from Naxos Town
09:05 Naxos Bus Transfer Office, right outside Naxos Port - final meeting place

Guests are requested to wait at the pick up point 5 minutes before the given pickup time.
If you can't find the correct pickup spot for you, provide us with your accommodation info and we will advise the most convenient pick up spot.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We pick up our guests from central places in Naxos Town, Stelida, Agia Anna, Agios Prokopios and Plaka Beach. In other case our guests can meet us directly at our starting point.
• On Tuesdays the Demeter's Temple is closed. Instead we will spend more time in our other stops
• This tour will take place rain or shine. Small changes may apply to the itinerary 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
• 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.
• On the 1st of May the Demeter's Temple will be closed.
• During the spring and autumn months, temperatures in the mountain villages can be 4–5°C (40–41°F) lower than along the coast. We recommend bringing a light jacket to ensure you stay comfortable throughout the tour.