Explore Naxos Villages by Mini Bus

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Uncover the highlights of Naxos on this small group tour, featuring a visit to the ancient Temple of Demeter and charming local villages. Begin with a guided exploration of this significant temple, delving into its rich history before wandering through picturesque villages like Kaloxylos, where you'll sample extra virgin olive oil, and Apiranthos, known for its marble streets and authentic architecture. Taste the local liqueur "kitron" in Chalki and enjoy a pottery demonstration in Damalas, all within a relaxed group of up to 16 participants. This 6-hour tour provides a unique glimpse into Naxos's culture and traditions.

- Small group tour, max 16 participants for an intimate experience

- Visit the ancient Temple of Demeter and its museum

- Explore charming villages and taste local delicacies

- Guided tour in English, approximately 6 hours long

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Liqueur kitron tasting in Vallindras distillery (3€/person)

Olive oil tasting in Ergostasio Olive Mill (8€/person)

English speaking professional tour guide (not licensed)

Air-conditioned vehicle

Temple of Demeter entrance fees (5€/person)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Temple of Demeter

Your first stop will be the Temple of Demeter, the most significant sight in Naxos. Hear about the history of the monument and the myth regarding the goddess it is devoted to. Enjoy free time to visit the on-site museum and take pictures. Your tour guide is not licensed, thus not allowed to guide you inside the monument. You will get all the information regaridng the site before you enter.

40 minutes • Admission Included

Continue to Kaloxylos, a serene village with 50 residents. Visit a historical building that houses the island’s first electric company and its first-ever olive press. Sample some extra virgin olive oil and explore the quaint alleys of the village..

35 minutes • Admission Included

Options

With hotel pickup/ dropoff

Pickup included

Without hotel pickup/ dropoff

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Highly recommend this tour. We lived the day!
18fredah,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The driver Spiros and our tour guide were great. Visiting the 4 mountain villages were beautiful and the scenery from one to the other were spectacular . What a great day!
6 out of 5 Stars
Kristin O,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I would do this tour again. Not only was our guide a native from Naxos, but what an incredible way to see the island and experience the culture. Naxos is truly a gem to be explored.
Learn and enjoy
totam2022,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful exit. Very much to learn and enjoy. The super friendly guide although he does not speak Spanish was completely generous and smiling.
Custom feel
lorraine p,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Custom feel as we were the only ones on the tour… appreciated the guide and driver attention to detail.
Naxos Island Day Tour… Fabulous!!
vonnief91,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing experience with Alex our tour guide and Vasilis, who were competent, professional and very welcoming. We visited several little village, all offering something different and we saw quite a bit of the island! Had lunch with specular views and swan in the crystal waters of a small fishing village. A great day all round. Thank you Alex and Vasilis!
A great day
G5837NLstephanieh,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time with my husband! We wanted to visit the villages of Naxos but we couldn't do it by ourselves. Mr. Vasilis ( bus driver) and Alexandra ( tour guide) were a perfect team! Alexandra was explaining everything and she was very patient with everyone. She is very sweet and she speaks a lot of languages. The time that we were staying in each village it was perfect for the reason we went. ( 1 hour for swimming and coffee at Apollon- half an hour for a coffee- 1.5 hour for lunch etc). We had lunch at Apeiranthos were we found as well our friend Andreas ( donkey) . We did almost everything in one day. We saw the Kouros statue. We played backgammon in a small kafeneio, met cats and donkeys, had lunch, swam and had coffee. Thank you for everything guys. The prices of the tour are for real value for money.
Perfect tour bus with Thanos
822cherguia,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was excellent, Thanos is the perfect guide, humour and profesionalism. He knows very well his job and Naxos. Makis drove very good with his bus
A great snapshot of Naxos
J4927XJjessb,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thanos was an amazing guide for the day, with great insights into the culture, history, archaeology, geology...anything you could want to know, you could ask him and he would have a great deal of information for you. The bus was spacious and comfortable, and the itinerary was well planned out. It was a little rushed and sometimes there was not enough time to explore an area properly, but there was so much to see and do that it would have been difficult to fit it all in. Highly recommend this tour, as its a great way to explore and learn much more about Naxos!
A must do tour
858yanniss,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A wonderful tour of the island with a great driver Vasilis and the best inforned local guide Thanos. We visited a pottery workshop, an old olive oil press family owned site, the picturesque old capital of Naxos, the remote village of Apiranthos, the norhern settlement of Apollonas by the sea, the sit of Kouros. Trip was on a Tuesday so the temple of Demetra was not open aswe were inforned in advanced. Lots of information, positive vibes and relaxed experience. You have to experience it. Congratulations to both Vasilis and Thanos.
Best of the Best
polli22,
Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The excursion was perfect, everything was well organized. Our guide, Zanos, was very kind, professional, and friendly. He shared a lot of history with us and explained each place in detail, also giving us great recommendations. I highly recommend it!

From €85.00