Full-Day Highlights Tour of Naxos
Discover the highlights of Naxos in one full-day guided tour, visiting Demeter’s Temple, Damalas, Chalki, Apiranthos, Apollonas and the Kouros statue.
Discover the most important highlights of Naxos in one full-day joined tour, guided in Greek and English.
The tour starts at approximately 09:10 from Naxos port. Your first stop is the Temple of Demeter, an impressive ancient temple dating back to 530 BC, recently restored and beautifully located in the countryside. Apart from the monument, you will also have the chance to visit the archaeological museum located in the same area, where findings from the site are displayed.
The tour continues to Damalas, a small traditional village in the heart of Tragea Valley. There, you will enjoy a demonstration at the only remaining traditional pottery workshop and visit the restored traditional olive press.
Next stop is Chalki, a neoclassical village with picturesque alleys and a refined atmosphere. You can walk around the village, visit the traditional citron distillery and museum, and enjoy a coffee while taking in the local charm.
The journey continues to Apiranthos, the famous marble village of Naxos. Stroll through its marble-paved streets, admire the traditional architecture and enjoy plenty of photo opportunities.
After Apiranthos, the tour heads towards the northern part of the island, reaching Apollonas, a small Cycladic seaside village ideal for swimming, relaxing or enjoying a drink at one of the cafés by the sea.
On the way back, you will stop at the impressive Kouros statue, a colossal unfinished statue from the 6th century BC. The return route follows the north and northwest coast of Naxos, offering views of Agia Tower and the northern Cycladic islands before arriving back in Chora.
Itinerary
Tour route
Departure from Naxos port
Start the full-day highlights tour from Naxos port, with pickup from selected areas where applicable.
Temple of Demeter
Visit the impressive restored ancient temple of Demeter, dating back to 530 BC, and the museum in the same area.
Belonia Tower and Panagia Drosiani
On Tuesdays, when Demeter’s Temple is closed, visit Belonia Tower and Panagia Drosiani instead.
Pottery workshop and olive press
Continue to Damalas village for a pottery workshop demonstration and a visit to the restored traditional olive press.
Neoclassical village and citron distillery
Walk through the picturesque alleys of Chalki, visit the traditional citron distillery and enjoy the village atmosphere.
The marble village
Explore Apiranthos, the famous marble village of Naxos, with marble-paved streets and traditional architecture.
Seaside village of Apollonas
Reach Apollonas village, a small Cycladic seaside village ideal for swimming, relaxing or enjoying a coffee by the sea.
Kouros statue
Stop at the impressive unfinished Kouros statue, a colossal work from the 6th century BC.
North coast return route
Return to Chora following the north and northwest coast, with views of Agia Tower and the northern Cycladic islands.
Pricing: Adults: €35 per person. Children: €15 per child.
Included
Tour escort/guide, not certified
Pickup and drop-off service from selected areas
Pickup/drop-off areas: Naxos Town, Stelida, Agios Prokopios, Agia Anna and Plaka
Guided tour in Greek and English
Visit to Demeter’s Temple area
Visit to Damalas village
Traditional pottery workshop demonstration
Visit to traditional restored olive press
Visit to Chalki village
Visit to Apiranthos village
Visit to Apollonas village
Stop at Kouros statue
Not included
Personal expenses
Entrance fees
Demeter Temple entrance fee, approximately €5 per person
Citron distillery entrance fee, approximately €3 per person
Food and drinks
Any service not specifically mentioned as included
Important notes
Available every day from 5 May 2026 until 20 October 2026.
Start time is approximately 09:10 from Naxos port.
Duration is approximately 8 hours.
Languages: Greek and English.
The tour escort/guide is not a certified guide.
Pickup and drop-off are included only from selected areas: Naxos Town, Stelida, Agios Prokopios, Agia Anna and Plaka.
Entrance fees are not included.
On Tuesdays, the archaeological site of Demeter’s Temple is closed. Instead, the tour visits Belonia Tower, dating from the 16th century AD, and Panagia Drosiani, one of the oldest Byzantine churches of Naxos, dating from the 4th–6th century AD.
Schedule may change depending on traffic, weather, local conditions and provider updates.
Always ask for availability before booking.
Children rate applies for ages 6–13 years old.
Passenger pricing
The price is calculated per participant, based on the passenger category.
Book online
Select an available date and continue to the secure booking environment.
Online booking closes at least 17 hours before departure.
You will select the exact number of participants in the next booking step.