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.
“A fantastic tour from start to finish. A fabulous day touring around Naxos with an incredible guide. Highly recommend, super value for money!!”
AC bus tour of Naxos villages: Temple of Demeter, pottery and olive oil, Chalki and Apiranthos lunch, beach and Kouros.
“I was blown away by this tour. The scenery alone was worth it. The whole route was absolutely stunning. The villages were wonderfully charming and I had a lovely time all around. I went solo and was completely comfortable. The group guide Thanos was amazing and had a pleasant and friendly demeanor and was also…”
4-hour Naxos cooking class at Basiliko Family Tavern: pick garden produce, learn Naxian recipes and cheese, then feast with wine and music.
“This was probably our most favorite thing we did on our trip. Learning about their farm and history of the area to making our own meal to finishing the evening with some Greek dancing…I can’t recommend this enough!!!”
Bus tour of Naxos highlights: Demeter temple, pottery and olive press, marble Apeiranthos, Apollonas swim, and the Kouros.
“It was a really easy way to see a lot of Naxos. Hearing about the little villages we drove past or stopped in was so lovely”
Full-day Naxos to the Small Cyclades cruise with snorkeling, Rina Cave swim, Ano Koufonissi village time, and BBQ with wine.
“Favorite day in Naxos was this boat ride!!!! It was pretty much a full day of fun. Staff was so friendly and lunch was delicious. Wine onboard was great. I loved that they gave us time in Koufonisi. Two hours to explore. Take your towel because the beach was so beautiful and there were hidden…”
Naxos half-day history and culture tour with Demeter’s Temple, Chalki village, the Kouros in Flerio Valley, and a pottery workshop.
“Save your money… this tour operator is unprofessional. We arrived on time (8:20) but. could not find parking. I dropped 2 of our party to the bus at 8:25 while we went to find parking….. which we found close to a mile from the meeting point. The 2 members of our party that were dropped…”
A farm-to-table Naxos cooking class at Basilikó: pick organic ingredients, cook Greek dishes with herbs, then feast with wine, music.
“Fabulous experience! We not only got to cook and eat lots of delicious food, but also toured the family farm, learned about agriculture in the region, and got to dance and break plates after dinner (and plenty of wine). Keep in mind that the location is out in the countryside, and you will need to…”
Boat day trip from Naxos to Delos ruins and Mykonos Town. 3 hours each plus windmills; entrance fee extra.
“Delos was amazing and I could have stayed all day exploring! Mykonos was fun to see. Enjoyed this day trip!”
See Naxos culture in 4 hours: Demeter’s Temple, Damalas pottery, Chalki village time, Panagia Drosiani, marble quarries, and Kouros.
“I booked this tour last minute to see more of Naxos as I was only there a short time. We had Alex (guide) and George (driver), they were both friendly and Alex was extremely knowledgable. We got to see some of the smaller villages, museums, as well as some of the scenery. I would highly…”
Sail around Naxos by catamaran with snorkeling, multiple swim stops, and a Greek lunch plus wine, beer, and drinks on the Aegean.
“The crew was very friendly and made the experience a lot of fun. Great stops for swimming and relaxing.”
Naxos sailing cruise with stops for swimming and snorkeling, Greek lunch, and local wine. Choose day or sunset with fruit and coffee.
“So fun! Me and 3 of my girlfriends booked this and it was fabulous. Shared boat, great opportunity to meet new friends! They had a delicious lunch, many snacks and wine. We got to snorkel and explore all over! The staff was wonderful and kind. Absolutely reccomend!”
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.
“What an incredible experience! Nick and his family welcomed us to their 8th-generation family farm, and it was truly unforgettable. We loved learning about traditional Naxos cooking and local customs while enjoying their homemade wine, freshly pressed olive oil, and warm hospitality. Don’t miss the chance to take this class — it’s a beautiful and…”
Shared 7-hour catamaran from Naxos with swimming and snorkelling stops, masks, traditional lunch, plus wine and beer.
“We had a wonderful time. The crew was fabulous. The lunch was great. Stopped and swam at three beautiful locations in Paros. Endless wine and endless fun.”
Walk Naxos Old Town, taste 6 cheeses, olive oil, phyllo pastries, wine, and Kitron-style citron spirit—then finish by Apollo’s Temple.
“I cannot rave enough about this tour. First of all, I was lucky enough to be the only person on the tour for the evening. Secondly, I had an amazing tour guide, Liana, and despite her young age, she knew so much about the food, culture, mythology etc. Our first stop was a wine lounge…”
An 8-hour Naxos bus tour with Demeter’s temple, Apiranthos marble village, Kitron tastings, and the 10.5m Kouros.
“Excellent tour of the island. Demitri was an amazing guide. Interesting and informative. The day struck just the right balance and I'd highly recommend it to others looking for a true taste of this lovely island.”
