GREECE · THE ISLANDS
The Greek classics.
The 15 most popular naxos tours in Greece, with what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Naxos bus highlights tour with Demeter’s Temple, potter and olive mill stops, Apiranthos lunch break, and Apollonas Bay swim. $35.
“Had a WONDERFUL day. Our driver and tour guide - fabulous. Would recommend this tour”
AC bus tour of Naxos villages: Temple of Demeter, pottery and olive oil, Chalki and Apiranthos lunch, beach and Kouros.
“This was the perfect tour to see the highlights of the island. Our guide, Thanos, was phenomenal and shared things about the island, made the bus ride fun, and was very knowledgeable. The bus was clean and we felt like we had the perfect amount of time at each stop. Our driver was fantastic and…”
4-hour Naxos cooking class at Basiliko Family Tavern: pick garden produce, learn Naxian recipes and cheese, then feast with wine and music.
“Amazing experience! Anna was an incredible host. We picked the veggies from the garden and then prepared everything all together. The food was delicious and we ended the day dancing!”
Bus tour of Naxos highlights: Demeter temple, pottery and olive press, marble Apeiranthos, Apollonas swim, and the Kouros.
“Great to experience life on Naxos outside the Chora. Stunning scenery! Lovely lunch overlooking a valley and afternoon tea by the seaside. Vicky the tour leader was very enthusiastic and Stefan, the driver, earn’t his money navigating all the tight bends. Highly recommended!”
Full-day Naxos to the Small Cyclades cruise with snorkeling, Rina Cave swim, Ano Koufonissi village time, and BBQ with wine.
“This was an absolutely lovely cruise and adventure, exceeding expectations. The staff was all super friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Throughout the day, they provided information about The come and history of Naxos and surrounding small Cyclades. The boat ride was smooth and stable, with expert Captain navigating the waves and wind, and finding peaceful coves…”
Naxos half-day history and culture tour with Demeter’s Temple, Chalki village, the Kouros in Flerio Valley, and a pottery workshop.
“We saw all of the highlights of Naxos without having to rent a car. Our guide was very nice and enthusiastic, but difficult to understand his English as he spoke fast.”
A farm-to-table Naxos cooking class at Basilikó: pick organic ingredients, cook Greek dishes with herbs, then feast with wine, music.
“We absolutely loved this farm-to-table cooking class experience! It began with an amazing tour of the farm, which gave us a deep appreciation for the fresh ingredients we would be using. The cooking session that followed was both fun and informative, with relatable hosts who made us feel right at home. The dishes they taught…”
Boat day trip from Naxos to Delos ruins and Mykonos Town. 3 hours each plus windmills; entrance fee extra.
“we enjoyed exploring Delos and would have liked more time on the island. It was a very crowded paying at the entrance to the site. Some people seem to have already have tickets, so it would be good to know if it is possible to purchase entry tickets. There were a numer of large cruise…”
See Naxos culture in 4 hours: Demeter’s Temple, Damalas pottery, Chalki village time, Panagia Drosiani, marble quarries, and Kouros.
“The tour was great, the guide was so nice and knowledgeable and we learned many new things.”
Sail around Naxos by catamaran with snorkeling, multiple swim stops, and a Greek lunch plus wine, beer, and drinks on the Aegean.
“My sailing trip in Naxos was absolutely unforgettable! From start to finish, everything was perfect. The guides, Sidri and Erik (I hope I got the name right), were incredibly friendly, professional, and made us feel so welcome. They took us to the most beautiful spots and always took the time to explain the surroundings and…”
Naxos sailing cruise with stops for swimming and snorkeling, Greek lunch, and local wine. Choose day or sunset with fruit and coffee.
“The trip was absolutely amazing! Relaxing, knowledgeable guides, peaceful day! 10 out of 10 recommend”
Farm-to-table cooking at Perivoli Farm near Melanes: meet animals, tour olive groves, taste olive oil, and cook Naxian dishes over a wood fire.
“The best tour yet!!! The food was amazing and the hospitality, kindness and gracious people. They made you feel like you were home having a meal with family and friends. Bring your appetite. The food was delicious. I would take this tour a million times over. Highly recommend!!!”
Shared 7-hour catamaran from Naxos with swimming and snorkelling stops, masks, traditional lunch, plus wine and beer.
“We LOVED our trip. What a pleasant surprise there was only 6 of us!!! Crew was very attentive. Food was great. Stop were stunning and fun jumping in the water. A memorable time for sure.”
Walk Naxos Old Town, taste 6 cheeses, olive oil, phyllo pastries, wine, and Kitron-style citron spirit—then finish by Apollo’s Temple.
“Do not leave Naxos without doing this tour!!This was a fantastic activity to do on our first day in Naxos. Iliana , our guide gave us some valuable information about important landmarks and monuments along the waterfront which helped with our understanding of the ancient history of Naxos. She then introduced us to some specialty…”
An 8-hour Naxos bus tour with Demeter’s temple, Apiranthos marble village, Kitron tastings, and the 10.5m Kouros.
“A great way to see the island if you don’t have a car. But I thought we might see more historical archaeological sites. We only went to one and spent more time in villages with touristy shops and restaurants”
