Discovering Naxos: One Week Off the Beaten Path Treasures

What to expect on this itinerary
This carefully curated 7-day Naxos tour leads you to the island’s off-the-beaten-path locations and adventures. From secluded beaches to historical sites, your time in Naxos will be imbued with immersive experiences and exciting adventures. Hike a secluded trail in Melanes, sample culinary staples, and enjoy an evening sail with dinner.
Customizable Itinerary
Naxos – Sunset Dinner Sail
When you arrive in Naxos, your private driver will whisk you away to your accommodation. After having some time to relax after the long flight, you will meet your guide for your first activity in Greece. Your first night will present you with a sunset dinner sail. This sail will be complete with a delicious meal, incredible views, and an idyllic sunset barring the weather. Afterward, you will have the evening to spend at your leisure.
What's Included:
Naxos – Private Cooking Class
Naxos – Local Kitron and Marmalade
Naxos – Floral Wonders and Olive Groves
Naxos – Medieval Architecture
Naxos – Hike through Melanes
Naxos – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Hike a trail in Melanes and enjoy incredible views
- Indulge in the local delights of kitron and home-made marmalade in the village of Halki
- Marvel at the medieval architecture of Apeiranthos
- Spend your first evening in Naxos on a sunset dinner sail
- Enjoy the fragrances flowers and stroll among lush olive groves in the fascinating enclave of Filoti
- Participate in a private cooking class under the guidance of a master chef
Detailed Description
After you arrive in Naxos, you will transfer to your accommodation and then partake in your first adventure, which will be a sunset dinner sail. During your first morning on Naxos, you will tour its Old Town. Here, you can stroll along its charming streets and catch a glimpse of daily life. This evening, you will participate in a private cooking class with a local chef before indulging in the fruits of your labor.
An escape to the village of Halki awaits you on the following day. Here, you can sample some local delights, such as Kitron and homemade marmalade. Afterward, you will stroll among floral wonders and lush olive groves in Filoti. In Filoti, you will learn about the city’s history and how to make Greek olive oil. Apeiranthos and its medieval architecture will host you on day five. A day in the great outdoors will then fill day six. There is no better way to end your time on Naxos than by giving a nod to its intriguing past with a visit to Melanes. Here, you will hike up a hillside and learn about two ancient Greek statues.
Starting Price
$3,000 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
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