Not interested in an immersive experience but still want to explore the island, always with a foodie touch? Perhaps you’d like a shorter tour that will take you to the island’s interior, to visit some of the villages that Naxos is well-known for?
Book one of our “Naxos Highlights” itineraries below and enjoy your time exploring some must-see, food and culture destinations around Naxos.
In Damalas, a tiny village of just a handful of permanent residents, visit Naxos’ oldest pottery workshop and enjoy a delightful demonstration of this ancient art.
On the next stop, you’ll arrive at the buzzing village of Halki where you will explore the century-old Kitron distillery.
Learn about its history and have a taste of this exquisite Naxian liqueur. Spare some time to wander around the narrow streets and discover charming shops for some souvenir shopping.
Finally, visit one more village (Kaloxilos), a quite peaceful one this time, giving you the chance to end your tour of Naxos’ villages in an old, family-owned olive press, which was also the first establishment to provide electricity in the area.
Here you’ll be introduced to the building’s rich history in a short tour by the owners and then enjoy delightful tastings while discovering the world of olive oil production in Naxos.
In Damalas, a tiny village of just a handful of permanent residents, visit Naxos’ oldest pottery workshop and enjoy a delightful demonstration of this ancient art.
On the next stop, you’ll arrive at the buzzing village of Halki where you will explore the century-old Kitron distillery. Learn about its history and have a taste of this exquisite Naxian liqueur. Spare some time to wander around the narrow streets and discover charming shops for some souvenir shopping.
For your final stop, you will be driven to the mountains where you will reach the village of Apiranthos. Explore the winding streets of Apiranthos, otherwise known as “the marble village” and discover the local flavors in a short yet rich tasting at a family taverna.
Start your tour by visiting one of the island’s highlights; the buzzing village of Halki. Choose if you’re up for a stop at the century-old Kitron distillery or simply lay back and enjoy your coffee/tea in one of the local cafes. Spare some time to wander around the narrow streets and discover charming shops for some souvenir shopping.
Up next, an enjoyable drive up to the mountains where you will reach the village of Apiranthos.
Explore the winding streets of this special village packed with traditions and otherwise known as “the marble village”. Discover local flavors in a short yet rich cheese tasting at a family taverna.
Finally, visit one more village (Kaloxilos), a quite peaceful one this time, giving you the chance to end your tour of Naxos’ villages in an old, family-owned olive press, which was also the first establishment to provide electricity in the area.
Here you’ll be introduced to the building’s rich history in a short tour by the owners and then enjoy delightful tastings while discovering the world of olive oil production in Naxos.
Start your tour around Naxos’ villages by exploring the Olive Press Museum of Eggares; one of the island’s most popular foodie destinations. Enjoy a tour around the facilities during which you’ll learn all about how olive oil used to be produced in the past.
Then, relish a delicious tasting of various olive products and many different kinds of olive oil.
On the next stop, you’ll arrive at the buzzing village of Halki where you will visit the century-old Kitron distillery. Learn about its history and have a taste of this exquisite Naxian liqueur. Spare some time to wander around the narrow streets and discover charming shops for some souvenir shopping.
For your final stop, you will be driven to the mountains where you will reach the village of Apiranthos. Explore the winding streets of Apiranthos, otherwise known as “the marble village” and discover the local flavors in a short yet rich tasting at a family taverna.
In case you didn’t find what you were looking for or prefer a slightly different itinerary, please contact us with your request and we’ll happily customise the ideal route based on your preferences!