Naxos: Inland hike to explore local villages & antiquities

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

HIGHLIGHTS:
Convenient roundtrip transportation to & from your hotel.
Hike through three picturesque villages and get to know local life.
Walk on ancient marble paths.
Visit the famous Kouroi of Flerio.
Visit the ruins of an ancient Venetian castle.
Visit the local Kitron distillery, learn all about the destilation and try the local liquor.
Enjoy a delicious optional meal at the end of the hike.

DISTANCE: 7.56 km / 4.6m
ASCEND: +479m / 1571.52 ft
DESCEND: -395m / 1295.93 ft

What's Included

English speaking Trekking Hellas Guide(s)
Liability insurance
Snacks
First aid kits and other necessary equipment
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Traditional family-style meal
What is not mentioned above
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

Please check your emails: The pick-up and drop-off time(s) will be sent to guest(s) 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.

What to expect

Imagine this: you’re hiking under the shade of plane trees and citrus groves around you. Suddenly, flat on the ground, there’s a kouros, a gigantic statue of a male youth, sculpted in ancient times. A few minutes later, you come upon another one! Why are those statues there? Discover the answers on the spot!

You move on, hiking from village to village, using the old footpaths which, for centuries, have connected the small whitewashed picturesque villages between them.

Then the uphill part of our hike takes you to Apano Kastro and the ruins of a Venetian citadel. The views are spectacular: the infinite blue of the Aegean sea blending with the horizon and the lunar–like landscapes interrupted by the surrounding villages nestled in lush greenery.

At the end of your hike, you'll visit the local distillery producing Kitron, Naxos’ citrus-based liqueur! Your hike ends with a delicious optional meal under the shade of a climbing grapevine.

(Roundtrip transportation included)

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Hiking Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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