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Naxos: Hike to the Top of Mount Zas with a Guide

By Trekking Hellas Naxos
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £74 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Hike to the top of the Cyclades.
  • Conquer the highest mountain of the island where God Zeus was raised.
  • Gaze upon the 360-degree view over the Aegean Sea and neighbouring islands.
  • Hike the ancient trail used since antiquity.
  • Enjoy a delicious traditional picnic at the end of your hike.

Activity location

    • Chalkio
    • Chalkio, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Epar.Od. Damariona-Danakou, Drimalia 843 02, Greece | Guest(s) should meet the guides outside the ''Saint Marina Holy Chapel''.
    • Naxos, Greece

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Hike with Meeting Point

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English

This option does not include transfer service.

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
£73.63 x 2 Adults£147.26
Total
Price is £147.26
Until Fri, 1 May

Hike with Hotel Pickup

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

This option includes pick-up and drop-off from your hotel/accommodation.

Starting time: 08:00
Price details
£99.62 x 2 Adults£199.24
Total
Price is £199.24
Until Fri, 1 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    English speaking Trekking Hellas Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snack
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional picnic (full meal)
  • 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
    Third-party insurance
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Taxes

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Children under 12 years, People over 70 years, People with low level of fitness, 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.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

This hike will take you up to the top of the most popular mountain in the Cycladic island cluster: Mount Zas!

Once you reach the peak, there are many things to be proud of! Not only will you be at the highest point in the Cyclades ( 1003 m / 3290 ft), but you’ll have hiked to the summit of the mountain where Zeus, Father and King of the Olympian Gods, was raised. That is the reason why the mountain was named after Zeus (Zas in Naxos’ local dialect).

This pleasant hike of moderate difficulty begins at the small country church of Agia Marina at Danakos village. The trail you’ll be following is exactly the same trail people have been following to the top of the mountain since ancient times. As you hike up, you will encounter the fascinating 4th-century BC inscription carved on a rock: “ΟΡΟΣ ΔΙΟΣ ΜΗΛΩΣΙΟΥ.'' What does the inscription say? Come with us and find out how mythology blends with history!

You’ll start walking up a dirt trail flanked by the signature vegetation of the Cyclades. Higher up, it gradually becomes a jagged limestone path that’ll take you to the craggy summit of mighty Zeus. The vast blue of the Aegean Sea will accompany you along the way, while the view of the neighbouring Cycladic islands is breathtaking. When you’re at the top, the 360 degree view is worthy of the Gods: plains and green slopes, small villages and tiny, whitewashed country churches (how many can you count?) as far as the eye can see .

Once you reach the top, you’ll spend some time taking photos and having a delicious traditional treat. After you take in all the beauty, you start on your way back! At the end of your hike you'll enjoy a delicious traditional picnic!

The hike to the peak of Mount Zas never disappoints. It’s actually a hike you’re not likely to forget. Do join us for this epic hike and discover unspoiled, pristine Naxos off the beaten track.

Distance: 6 km / 3.7 m
Altitude: 1003 metres / 3290 ft
Ascend: 391 metres / 1282 ft
Descend: 391 metres / 1282 ft
Terrain: dirt trail, rocky trail

Location

Activity location

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    • Chalkio
    • Chalkio, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Epar.Od. Damariona-Danakou, Drimalia 843 02, Greece | Guest(s) should meet the guides outside the ''Saint Marina Holy Chapel''.
    • Naxos, Greece