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Naxos: Countryside hike among villages & Byzantine churches
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Naxos: Countryside hike among villages & Byzantine churches

By Trekking Hellas Naxos
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Overview
  • ● 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 a Folklore museum.
  • ● Enjoy a delicious meal at the end of the hike (optional).

Activity location

    • Naxos Town
    • Naxos Town, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Guest(s) should meet the guide(s) outside of the church of Panagia Protothronos which is located on the main road of Chalkio.
    • Chalkio, Greece

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish speaking Trekking Hellas Guide(s)
  • What's includedWhat's included First aid kits and other necessary equipment
  • What's includedWhat's included Local Transport (optional, can be added during booking process)
  • What's includedWhat's included Snack
  • What's includedWhat's included Entrance to local distillery
  • What's includedWhat's included Entrance to folklore museum
  • What's includedWhat's included Third-party insurance
  • What's includedWhat's included Taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedWhat is not mentioned above
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Service charge

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

The hike takes a route through small and picturesque traditional villages and areas of unrivalled natural beauty. You'll start and end your hike at Halki, a gem village which boasts samples of remarkable neoclassical architecture.

You'll be leaving Halki behind us as you 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, it’s considered one of Naxos’ most significant Christian monuments.

Halfway into your hike, you’ll be reaching the village of Moni and, after a short break under the shade of the trees, you’ll continue to the scenic small villages of Kaloxylos and Akadimoi.

From start to finish, you’ll be in the company of Nature: forested landscapes, dirt trails and stone-paved paths, a verdant ravine, clusters of oaks and plane trees, all join forces to make your hike an unforgettable one!

At the end of your hike, you'll visit the local distillery producing Kitron, Naxos’ citrus-based liqueur, to toast life, laughter, new friends, and a day to remember! Your hike ends with a delicious meal at one of the island's best traditional tavernas under the shade of a climbing grapevine.

Join us and experience true Naxos at its best!

Location

Activity location

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    • Naxos Town
    • Naxos Town, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Guest(s) should meet the guide(s) outside of the church of Panagia Protothronos which is located on the main road of Chalkio.
    • Chalkio, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Guest(s) should meet the guide(s) outside of the church of Panagia Protothronos which is located on the main road of Chalkio.
    • Chalkio, Greece