Naxos: Countryside Hike Among Villages & Byzantine Churches
Overview
The hike takes a route through small and picturesque traditional villages and areas of unrivaled natural beauty. You'll start and end your hike at Halki, a gem village which boasts samples of remarkable neoclassical architecture.
Hike through the scenic valley of Tragea, dotted with Byzantine churches different in architectural style and from various eras, some decorated with outstanding frescoes. You ’ll hike through the area’s olive, fig, and citrus groves to reach Panagia Drosiani, one of the Balkans’ oldest churches, dating back to the 6th century AD.
In the heart of the village of Kaloxylos you will visit the folklore museum, where you will have the opportunity to take a step back in time and marvel the rare collections of a bygone age.
At the end of your hike, you'll visit the local distillery producing Kitron, Naxos’ citrus-based liqueur. Your hike ends with a delicious meal (optional) at one of the island's best traditional tavernas or with free time to wander around Halki.
What's Included
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Liability insurance
- First aid kits and other necessary equipment
- Entrance to folklore museum
- Entrance to local distillery
- English speaking Trekking Hellas Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
The starting time of the tour is set at 09.00 for guests who do not wish to use our pick-up service and choose to meet us at the starting point.For guests who choose the pick-up-and-drop–off add-on, the pick-up time will be sent to them the day before the tour - it will be at approximately 08.00 (depending on the location of your accommodations), and the tour will start at 09.00.
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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Inland Naxos, dazzling countryside landscapes of oak and plane trees, running creeks and hidden Byzantine gems are everywhere. Let’s track them down and admire their age-old beauty. Hike through five different villages, visit a local distillery & an old olive press factory, a folklore museum and enjoy a traditional meal (optional meal) at the end
of a great day!
Highlights : -Hike through the natural wonders of Tragea Valley. -Visit Byzantine churches dating from the 6th century AD. -Use the ancient paths connecting five different villages. -Visit a local distillery and Folklore museum. -Enjoy a delicious meal at the end of the hike(optional).
Distance: 8 km / 5miles
Ascend: 448 m / 1469.82 ft
Descend: 448 m / 1469.82 ft
Terrain: dirt trail, paved trail, rocky trail
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Activity code: C-9238P53
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
- Snacks.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Liability insurance.
- First aid kits and other necessary equipment.
- Entrance to folklore museum.
- Entrance to local distillery.
- English speaking Trekking Hellas Guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Naxos: Countryside Hike Among Villages & Byzantine Churches is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Naxos: Countryside Hike Among Villages & Byzantine Churches will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Liability insurance
- First aid kits and other necessary equipment
- Entrance to folklore museum
- Entrance to local distillery
- English speaking Trekking Hellas Guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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