Naxos: all 5 tours and excursions for your cruise

Explore the rugged interior of Naxos in the shadow of Mount Zas, the highest peak in the Cyclades and a landscape steeped in mythology. According to legend, this mountain is associated with the childhood of Zeus, lending a powerful sense of history and myth to the island’s dramatic scenery.Beginning in the island’s mountainous interior, follow a scenic trail through a landscape shaped by centuries of pastoral life. Along the way, pass the small chapel of Saint Marina, the legendary...

Discover Naxos's Archaic Period, or Golden Age, with a history that dates to the dawn of time, on this half day (four hours) guided tour of important archeological sites. Embark from the pier and board your coach for the 30-minute drive to inland Naxos. Arrive at Melanes to explore the most characteristic remains of the Archaic period, which constitutes "the golden era" of Naxos. Stop first at the unfinished colossal statue of a Kouros, also known as Apollo, that has been "sleeping"...

Naxos proudly celebrates its deep connection to early Christianity, where the Byzantine Era left its unique traces even before the Iconoclastic period (roughly the century between 726-842).Embark from the pier for the 30-minute drive from Naxos to the fertile olive grove of Tragea. Here, visit two Byzantine churches. Begin at the Virgin Mary Drossiani Church, a tiny place of worship built in the 6th century, which houses some of the oldest frescoes in Greece. Explore the characteristics of this unique...

Embark from the pier and board your coach for a short drive to the villages of Potamia. Begin the hike of this circular route from Ano Potamia (Upper Riverside) to Kato Potamia (Down Riverside). Walk for about an hour along the riverside of this picturesque village and hear the soothing sounds of running water. Amble along the narrow, paved path under the shade of the trees. Enjoy a unique landscape among the orchards filled with fruit trees and gardens. Be immersed in the rural beauty enriched with...

Begin at the iconic Portara, the monumental marble gateway that stands above the sea at the entrance to Naxos Town. Once part of an unfinished Temple of Apollo, this striking landmark offers sweeping views across the Aegean and a powerful introduction to the island’s ancient past.Continue into Naxos Town, where layers of Venetian, classical, and Cycladic history unfold through narrow streets, small churches, and stone-built lanes. Walking at a relaxed pace, gain insight into how the island’s...