Naxos Highlights Bus Tour with a Swimming Stop at Apollonas Village

What your day looks like

Experience a full-day journey across Naxos Island, combining history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Begin with a visit to the fertile valley of Gyroula, where the ancient marble Temple of Demeter stands as one of the island’s most important monuments. Continue to the village of Damalas, where you will explore a traditional pottery workshop and learn about the historical techniques of ceramic art. You will also visit a restored olive press museum to understand the traditional olive oil production process. Next, head to Halki, a historic commercial center with beautiful Venetian architecture. Enjoy approximately 50 minutes of free time to explore local shops, galleries, and the island’s oldest distillery. The tour then continues to Apiranthos, a picturesque mountain village, where you will have around 90 minutes of free time to walk through marble-paved streets and enjoy lunch at your leisure. Afterward, travel to Apollonas, a charming seaside village, where you can swim, relax, or enjoy refreshments by the sea. You will also visit the impressive Kouros statue, an unfinished marble sculpture over 2,500 years old. Return along the scenic west coast of Naxos, enjoying stunning ocean views before heading back to your original pickup point.