Naxos: Countryside and Byzantine Churches Half-Day Hiking Tour

5.0 (22 reviews) Naxos, Greece
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Duration4h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesRussian, Greek, English
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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.

Options

Countryside hike among villages & Byzantine churches
Transfer included

Car
Pickup included

Transfer and meal included

Traditional
Pickup included

Meal included

Traditional meal

What's included

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

What to expect

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

  1. Chalkio
  2. Moni
  3. Monastery Panagia Drossiani
  4. Folklore Museum Florios Chorianopoulos
  5. Vallindras Kitron Distillery

Meeting and pickup

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 details

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.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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