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.
“The guide and the driver were thoughtful and it hit all the best spots and villages of Naxos”
AC bus tour of Naxos villages: Temple of Demeter, pottery and olive oil, Chalki and Apiranthos lunch, beach and Kouros.
“It is very good and I highly recommend it The driver is brilliant and are tour guide Alex was very informative and spoke very good English The places of interest were well worth visiting”
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.
“For $35 this whole day tour around the island was excellent value. We got to learn about Naxos history and mythology, and visited some quaint villages to buy olive oil, citron liqueur and have lunch. They only gave us 25 min at the Temple of Demeter which was very rushed with no time to visit…”
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.
“Our guide was a little tough to understand at times. It was a big group and when we got off the bus he did not have a microphone. Overall a great tour and I learned a lot. The bus was comfortable as well and there were lots of opportunities to buy souvenirs”
A farm-to-table Naxos cooking class at Basilikó: pick organic ingredients, cook Greek dishes with herbs, then feast with wine, music.
“Amazing experience from start to finish! It was an amazing evening - we got to cook, explore the farm, drink wine, dance and make new friends.”
Boat day trip from Naxos to Delos ruins and Mykonos Town. 3 hours each plus windmills; entrance fee extra.
“Absolutely amazing experience! The island of Delos was unbelievable and so hard to put into words the powerful experience. Mykonos was lovely and provided a nice change of pace from Delos”
See Naxos culture in 4 hours: Demeter’s Temple, Damalas pottery, Chalki village time, Panagia Drosiani, marble quarries, and Kouros.
“We learned so much from our guide, Alex, who brought warmth and a bit of theatrics to his extensive knowledge of the island’s history, geology, and stories. For us it was a good way to spend a rainy day and get a peak at the major sites and spectacular mountain countryside. The down side of…”
Sail around Naxos by catamaran with snorkeling, multiple swim stops, and a Greek lunch plus wine, beer, and drinks on the Aegean.
“What a wonderful day spent with lovely views, fellow travellers and crew! We splurged for one big event while on holiday in Greece and the catamaran is well worth the cost. My girls and I swam, snorkelled, lounged, enjoyed the feast they served us, and had fresh drinks. The sailing was incredible but prepare to…”
Naxos sailing cruise with stops for swimming and snorkeling, Greek lunch, and local wine. Choose day or sunset with fruit and coffee.
“The skipper and deckhand were friendly and knowledgeable in relation to the islands and landmarks. The food was delicious and drinks were plentiful. Swimming stops were great. The boat had plenty of shade and areas to relax. Recommend this company.”
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 hosts were welcoming and our guide, Tina, did a great job of making us feel at home. We learned a lot about Greek food and enjoyed an incredible meal. It was a lovely, peaceful environment.”
Shared 7-hour catamaran from Naxos with swimming and snorkelling stops, masks, traditional lunch, plus wine and beer.
“Fantastic experience.Well fed , well watered and absolutely stunning views and turquoise water. Thanks captain and co x”
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.
“Our guide shared a wide range of information about ancient and mythological history as well as contemporary practices. His English was pretty good and I gained much from attending.”
