Naxos: Countryside Hike Among Villages & Byzantine Churches

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(16 reviews)

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

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.

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

Meeting and pickup

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

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Meeting point

Guest(s) should meet the guide(s) right outside the drug store.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by TREKKING HELLAS

Tags

Hiking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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