Naxos Highlights Bus Tour with a Swimming stop at Apollonas Village

You will be picked up from a central location near your hotel and head directly to the green valley of Gyroula. There you will visit the marble Temple erected for the worship of Goddess Demeter, which is one of the most important ancient monuments on the island.

At the small village of Damalas, Manolis will warmheartedly welcome you to his traditional pottery workshop and reveal ancient secrets of his art. At the restored olive press museum, you will learn everything about the old procedure of olive oil production. Driving further in the heart of the hinterland you will reach Halki. A place of great architecture with many remarkable sights, such as the Byzantine church of Panagia Protothroni and the Venetian mansion that houses the citron distillery of “Vallindras”.

At the foot of mountain Fanari, Apeiranthos is waiting for you to prove its reputation as the most ambient village on the island. An amazing scenery of Venetian Towers, marbled alleys, cozy tavernas, verandas with amazing mountain views and traditional tiny shops with local products. Here you will make a short stop to stroll in the village and hear about its history and traditions.

Leaving Apeiranthos behind and driving past Koronos village and the famous emery mines, you will reach Apollonas. Here you will have some free time at the picturesque fishing village to swim and enjoy a meal. Afterwards, you will visit the ancient marble quarries where you can admire an unfinished marble Kouros Statue of 11 meters, liying in the same spot for more than 2500 years.

You will return to the same place where you were picked up driving along the west coast, one of the most beautiful routes on the island with amazing sea views.

Useful Information:

• On Tuesdays Demeter's Temple is closed and instead you will have more free time in Apeiranthos Village
• This tour is not appropriate for people with mobility impairments.
• The tour will take place rain or shine - small changes to the itinerary may apply in case of rough weather.
• A big part of the trip is through winding, mountainous roads. Please carry travel sickness pills in case you feel uneasy.
• The tour guide is not licensed and thus not allowed to guide you inside Demeter's Temple. You will get all the information about the monument before you enter the gate.
• You will arrive at Apollonas, where you will have free time for lunch, at approximately
• 2:00 PM. Make sure to eat breakfast before you start the activity.

Pick up options:

08:35 from the main road in front of Plaza Beach Hotel

08:35 from the main road in front of Three Brothers Restaurant

08:35 from the main road in front of Aegean Land Hotel

08:35 from the main road in front of Yazoo Summer Bliss

08:40 from the main road in front of Maragkas Super Market

08:40 from the main road in front of Paradiso Tavern in Agia Anna

08:45 from the bus stop at Agia Anna Port

08:45 from Margariti's Market at Agia Anna

08:45 from the bus stop in Agios Prokopios (in front of Nikos Restaurant)

08:50 from the main road in front of Lagos Mare Hotel (Ag. Prokopios)

08:50 from the main road in front of Naxos Palace Hotel (Stelida)

08:50 from the main road in front of Kavouras Village Hotel (Stelida)

08:50 from the main road in front of Naxos Golden Sun Hotel (Stelida)

08:55 from the main road in front of Princess of Naxos Hotel

09:00 in front of Koutelieris Supermarket (St George area-opposite Porto Naxos Hotel)

09:00 in front of the entrance of Naxos Hospital (Naxos Town)

09:10 Naxos Bus Transfer Office, right outside Naxos Port - final meeting place