Naxos Highlights Bus Tour with Free Time for Lunch at Apeiranthos
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Relax in an air-conditioned bus on this guided tour of Naxos Island. Discover charming villages, see impressive monuments, and learn more about local culture with several stops throughout the day.
Highlights of our tour:
- Admire Demeter's Temple, a sanctuary dated back in the 6th Century BC.
- Explore the marble paved neighborhoods of Apiranthos
- Photoshoot the gigantic statue of Kouros at the ancient marble quarries
- Visit The picturesque fishing village of Apollonas
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We pick up our guests from central places in Naxos Town, Stelida, Agia Anna, Agios Prokopios and Plaka Beach. In other case our guests can meet us directly at our starting point.
On Tuesdays the Demeter's Temple is closed. Instead we will spend more time in our other stops
This tour will take place rain or shine. Small changes may apply to the itinerary 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.
On the 1st of May the Demeter's Temple will be closed.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Experienced and knowledgeable local English speaking escort
Gratuities
Personal expenses, Meals and Drinks
kitron distillery in Chalki - optional visit
Demeter's Temple to be paid in cash in spot
What To Expect
Temple of Demeter
After paying for your admission ticket at the gate, you will walk uphill through a beautiful garden and reach Demeter's Temple, one of the most significant ancient monuments of Naxos. You will learn about the history of the sanctuary and also have some free time to visit the on spot museum. The Temple of Demeter is closed on Tuesdays and on the 1st of May and instead more free time is provided in Chalki and Apiranthos villages.
At the small village of Damalas, Manolis will warmheartedly welcome you to his traditional pottery workshop and reveal ancient secrets of his art. Afterwards you will visit the restored olive press museum and learn everything about the old procedure of olive oil production.
Options
Without stop at Demeter Temple
Longer stop at Apollonas: On Tuesdays and on the 1st of May the Temple of Demeter is closed. Instead, you will make a longer stop at Apollonas
Pickup included
Naxos Highlights Bus Tour
Pickup included
Naxos Highlights- Private Tour
Private: If you prefer to share your experience only with your own group, friends or family, you can book our private tour.
Create your own itinerary: You can follow our recommended itinerary as per our description or create your own according to your own preferences.
Pick up options: Pickup/ drop-off is included from the areas of: Naxos Town, Stelida, Agios Prokopios, Agia Anna, Maragkas, Plaka Beach
Pickup included
Reviews
1,215 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enjoyable day
Margaret G,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good day out with very good guide who spoke continual throughout tour. Driver very careful on windy roads
Geat way to see Naxos if you have limited time
Kimbapete,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is a great way to see Naxos if you have limited time to visit the interior villages. I was impressed with our guide Thanos who provided a lot more information than I expected and kudos to our driver Spiros who navigated the windy roads. It was a great day! I only wish we had more time at the two villages but it is a packed agenda.
Wonderful tour of Naxos!
basicwyf,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour around the island of Naxos! Our driver Vasilis and guide Thanos both did a fabulous job navigating us around the island and sharing a variety of information on the island’s history and present day. The only suggestion I would make would be for the company to collect money for the temple of Demeter visit so that it is one purchase for everyone on the bus to avoid a long line/ limited visit time for some tour guests.
Great trip - in spite of bad weather!
Syldy,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A n excellent and informative trip (full day), much thanks to our eminent guide Thanos! We got to see a lot of sights, villages and towns, although it was raining all day. Highly recommended, and on a clear day the views must be fantastic!
Fantastic local experience
Curiosity44995406839,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a really lovely trip. Inexpensive for a family of four to experience some local heritage and culture. Our driver Spiros and tour guide Thanos were fantastic and even though we were driving through mountains it still felt really safe. Thanos was really friendly, professional and informative. We ate lovely food in a village and we saw how olive oil was prepared and pottery etc. Our teenage children also enjoyed this trip - which is hard to do!
Tour of Naxos
A9679JAcarolines,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed the tour. I know what to do when I return next year. Thanos is a very thoughtful and pleasant tour guide. Spiros is an excellent driver maneuvering through very tight streets and bringing us safely through the island roads. See you next year!
Excellent bus tour of Naxos!
Jordan H,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent tour! My cousin and I decided to go on the tour 30 minutes before it started, and we’re so glad we did! We spent a perfect amount of time at each location, and had great restaurant options for lunch. Our guide Thanos was knowledgeable and genuine and made the trip much more interesting than if we had driven by ourselves to each village. Highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for a pleasant way to see the beautiful island and villages of Naxos. Thanos - if you ever play the game Hades, send me a message and let me know what you think!
Have a nice visit
Thierry G,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Punctuality friendly smiling here is a superb day spent for this very kind guide tour adapting to my mediocre English
Lots to see
JAZZUX,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour last all day and stopped five times. Visited several villages and some beautiful beaches. Highlight for me was the statue of Kronos. Very good guide and driver. Most enjoyable.
Amazing way to explore Naxos
Curiosity802561,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day exploring Naxos through this tour. My friends and I weren’t comfortable driving but we still wanted to explore more of the island. Thanos did an amazing job being our tour guide, telling us Greek mythology, and answering our questions. Vasilis was also a wonderful driver. There is an extra 5€ fee for one of the stops. And we had about 1.5 hours to stop at a town for lunch, and also a swimming spot at the end. It was too cold for us, but if it was hotter it would be lovely. My only wish was more time at the ceramic shop we stopped at. We got 5 minutes to buy stuff and I couldve used another 15 minutes. I’d highly recommend this tour and hope you get Thanos and Vasilis.
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