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Exploring the villages of Naxos

Full Day
From € 284 .00 Person

Destinations:
#naxos
#chalki
#apiranthos
#flerio
#eggares

Departing from: naxos
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Starting from your hotel we head to the small village of Damalas and our first stop for the day, the traditional pottery workshop found at the entrance of the village. As the ceramist works the clay on the pottery wheel and lets us in on his secrets we witness a lowly ingredient/earth turn into a work of art. Moving on we arrive at Halki, a village situated in a fertile plateau, adorned with beautiful neoclassical mansions and home to the second site on our journey; the distillery that first made the –today– iconic liqueur “Kitron”, Vallindas Distillery. We get to know everything about the production (tree, fruit distillation methods) and the consumption (taste tasting) of one of the three PDO liqueurs in the country. The next location we visit is the picturesque mountain village of Apiranthos. The marble-paved alleys, the majestic view, the distinct traditions and the rich culture are only a few of the charms that will make you fall in love with this jewel of a village. we continue by visiting the lush settings of Flerio, a very important area all through antiquity not only for the high quality marbles but also for the fresh water it provided the island with. Nowadays a fragment of Flerio’s former glory survives in the impressive 7th century BC, 6,4-meter long statue of Kouros (dubbed “the Greek”). Making our way back south our final stop for the day is in yet another part of the island blessed with fertile soil, Eggares. There, we visit the village’s traditional 19th century olive press and gain precious insight into practices and a way of life that now belongs to the past/ now long gone.
Departure 09:00am
Return 15:00

Includes

Private transportation with driver
Pick Up / Drop off at your hotel

Excludes

× Entrance Fees
× Lunch or dinner
× Long distance hotel transfers

Itinerary

Day 1

This tour offers an immersive journey into the cultural and historical richness of Naxos:

Damalas Village: Begin at a traditional pottery workshop to witness the artistry of transforming clay into beautiful creations.

Halki Village: Explore Vallindas Distillery, the birthplace of the famous Kitron liqueur. Learn about its production and enjoy a tasting session.

Apiranthos Village: Discover this scenic mountain village, renowned for its marble-paved streets, breathtaking views, and vibrant traditions.

Flerio: Visit the lush ancient site known for its marble and fresh water, featuring the remarkable 7th-century BC Kouros statue, a 6.4-meter-long artifact.

Eggares Village: Conclude with a visit to a 19th-century olive press, gaining insights into traditional olive oil production and life in Naxos's fertile countryside.

This diverse tour blends craftsmanship, natural beauty, and historical exploration.



Notes
useful tips :bring a hat with you,preferably wear your sneakers,coffee break in chalki village, time for lunch in apeiranthos village. for long distances hotel, located in areas such as(orkos, mikri vigla, kastraki & pyrgaki) an extra charge of 54,00 euros/per way will apply.
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