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Half Day History and Culture Guided Tour

from 30€
28.5€

Description

Take a guided tour of Naxos' greatest sites. Learn about the island's history, see significant sites like Demeter's Temple and the Panagia Drosiani church, and taste olive products.

About this Activity

up to 50 people 5 hours
Starting Time: 08:30 am & 01:00 pm
Language: English, Greek
Hotel pick up/drop off service: Pickup service (no drop off) is provided only for the morning departure from specific preset pickup spots.
Cancellation Policy: : Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Adults (13-99)
0
Children (8-12)
0
05/03/24

Activity Cancellation Policy:

You can cancel your activity before by supplier's Cancellation policy

3 adults x 20

2 children x 15

2 infants x 15

Total Cost

270
  • Visit Demeter's Temple, a sanctuary dated back to the 6th Century BC.
  • Admire rare frescoes in one of the oldest churches in the Balkans
  • Photoshoot the impressive contemporary marble quarries
  • Walk in Flerio Valley and see the infamous Kouros Statue
  • Taste samples of delicious olive products at Eggares olive press museum.

Meet your guide at the Naxos Bus Transfer Office, which is located just outside the Naxos Port, and go to your first destination, Demeter's Temple. Admire the magnificently renovated sanctuary, take stunning photographs, and explore the modest on-site museum.

The next visit will be Panagia Drosiani, a church with a unique style of architecture devoted to the Virgin Mary. Some of its paintings originate from the sixth century and are among the oldest in the Balkans! The church is a Byzantine gem placed among the olive orchards of Tragea valley and is part of an old monastery.

Continue driving past Kinidaros. Here you will make a short stop to photoshoot the contemporary marble quarries before you reach Flerio valley. Walk through the lush gardens and meet the Kouros Statue, one of the most striking examples of Naxian marble art.

Your last stop is a tribute to one of the most treasured Greek products. At Eggares olive press museum you will learn everything about the old procedures of olive oil production and you will also taste delicious olive products.

Modern, luxury air-conditioned vehicle

Professional English/ Greek speaking Escort

Professional driver

All taxes

Modern, luxury air-conditioned vehicle

Professional English/ Greek speaking Escort

Professional driver

All taxes

Entrance fee for the Temple of Demeter (4€/person to be paid on spot in cash)

Meals and Drinks

Personal Expenses

Hotel pickup/ drop off service

Entrance fee for the Temple of Demeter (4€/person to be paid on spot in cash)

Meals and Drinks

Personal Expenses

Hotel pickup/ drop off service

Location of activity / Starting & ending point (for google maps):
  • Meet your guide at Naxos Bus Transfer Office, right outside Naxos Port.
  • https://goo.gl/maps/M6tNFCQwEGxFphJa8
What to bring
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sun hat
  • Camera
What is not allowed
  • Unaccompanied minors
  • Wheelchair user
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Pets
Know before you go
  • You will have to climb steps and walk uphill in order to visit the Temple of Demeter
  • 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.