Naxos: Countryside Hike Among Villages & Byzantine Churches
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About the Activity
The hike takes a route through small and picturesque traditional villages and areas of unrivaled natural beauty. You'll start and end your hike at Halki, a gem village which boasts samples of remarkable neoclassical architecture. Hike through the scenic valley of Tragea, dotted with Byzantine churches different in architectural style and from various eras, some decorated with outstanding frescoes. You ’ll hike through the area’s olive, fig, and citrus groves to reach Panagia Drosiani, one of the Balkans’ oldest churches, dating back to the 6th century AD. In the heart of the village of Kaloxylos you will visit the folklore museum, where you will have the opportunity to take a step back in time and marvel the rare collections of a bygone age. At the end of your hike, you'll visit the local distillery producing Kitron, Naxos’ citrus-based liqueur. Your hike ends with a delicious meal (optional) at one of the island's best traditional tavernas or with free time to wander around Halki.4 hours 30 minutes
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Fees : Other. All Fees and Taxes
Liability insurance
First aid kits and other necessary equipment
Food and drink : Snacks. Snacks
Entrance to folklore museum
Entrance to local distillery
English speaking Trekking Hellas Guide
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- Maximum 16 travellers in this tour.
Inland Naxos, dazzling countryside landscapes of oak and plane trees, running creeks and hidden Byzantine gems are everywhere. Let’s track them down and admire their age-old beauty. Hike through five different villages, visit a local distillery & an old olive press factory, a folklore museum and enjoy a traditional meal (optional meal) at the end
of a great day!
Highlights : -Hike through the natural wonders of Tragea Valley. -Visit Byzantine churches dating from the 6th century AD. -Use the ancient paths connecting five different villages. -Visit a local distillery and Folklore museum. -Enjoy a delicious meal at the end of the hike(optional).
Distance: 8 km / 5miles
Ascend: 448 m / 1469.82 ft
Descend: 448 m / 1469.82 ft
Terrain: dirt trail, paved trail, rocky trail
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Activity Locations
ChalkioChalkio, Greece
View LocationMoniMoni, Greece
View LocationPanagia Drossiani ChurchEparchiaki Odos Chalkiou-Keramotis, , Moni, Greece
View LocationFolklore Museum Florios ChorianopoulosKaloxylos, Chalkio, Greece, 84300
View LocationVallindras Kitron DistilleryChalki Main Road, Chalkio, Greece, 843 00
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Guest(s) should meet the guide(s) right outside the drug store.View Location
End point
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Guest(s) should meet the guide(s) right outside the drug store.View Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- The starting time of the tour is set at 09.00 for guests who do not wish to use our pick-up service and choose to meet us at the starting point. For guests who choose the pick-up-and-drop–off add-on, the pick-up time will be sent to them the day before the tour - it will be at approximately 08.00 (depending on the location of your accommodations), and the tour will start at 09.00.
- Travelers will be picked up 45 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Russian
- Greek
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketGuest(s) should meet the guide(s) right outside the drug store ''Στέλλα Δέτση - Γκουφά'' https://goo.gl/maps/mdQ3EhTyrhta1Gjb8Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Athens time to receive 100% refund.
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