Naxos Mount Zas Guided Hike with Traditional Breakfast

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5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Your guide is a Certified Mountain Guide and a graduate of Physical Education and Sport Science, combining mountain expertise with a deep knowledge of the natural environment.

Rather than simply reaching the summit, you'll explore Mount Zas through guided botanical and geological interpretation. Learn to identify native plants and wild herbs, discover their traditional uses on Naxos, observe the surrounding landscape, and understand how the island's geology has shaped its mountains, trails, and ecosystems. Throughout the hike, you'll also hear the myths and stories that have made Mount Zas one of the most legendary places in the Cyclades.

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Traditional Mount. Breakfast

Naxian mountain breakfast featuring local cheeses, herbal tea made from wild mountain herbs, and a selection of seasonal local products.

What's Included

- Traditional Mountain Breakfast (Naxian cheeses, local herbal tea & seasonal products)
- Group first aid kit
- Optional hotel pickup & drop-off by minivan
- Hiking Backpack
- Certified Mountain Guide
- Trekking poles
- Botanical and geological interpretation

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Start your experience with a comfortable hotel pick-up by air-conditioned minivan. We'll pick you up directly from your accommodation and drive you through the beautiful landscapes of Naxos to the Chapel of Agia Marina, where your adventure begins. Please let us know the name of your hotel or accommodation after booking so we can arrange your pick-up.

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Meeting point

Meeting point at the Chapel of Agia Marina, where your adventure begins.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Begin your adventure with an optional hotel pick-up before arriving at the Chapel of Agia Marina, where your hike to Mount Zas begins. Follow the ancient trail with a local Certified Mountain Guide and reach the highest peak of the Cyclades, the mountain where, according to Greek mythology, Zeus was raised.

At the summit, enjoy a traditional Naxian mountain breakfast featuring local cheeses, herbal tea made from wild mountain herbs, and a selection of seasonal local products.

Throughout the hike, discover Mount Zas through the eyes of a local guide. Learn about the mountain's fascinating geology, identify native plants and wild herbs, and discover how they have traditionally been harvested and used on Naxos for generations. Along the way, you'll also hear the myths and stories that have shaped this sacred landscape for thousands of years.

The cliffs of Mount Zas are also home to the magnificent Griffon Vulture. The chances of spotting them soaring above the cliffs are extremely high, with wingspans reaching up to 2.8 meters (9.2 ft).

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Naxos Adventures To Vouno Mou

Tags

Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Walking Tours
Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife Watching
Small Group
Food & Drink
Involves Animals
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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