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Exploring the World of Honeybees: A Cultural and Traditional Hiking Tour

Q: When will I get my ticket?

We will confirm availability and send you your ticket by email within 1 day or less. Only once the booking has been confirmed, will we take the money from your card. If you feel uncomfortable with giving your card details in advance of confirmation you can also contact us via chat or email to organise your booking for you.

From €450 for a group of up to 4 people

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Naxos Farm Experience

Naxos Hiking Tour

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Difficulty:Easy

Free transfer

English & Ελληνικά (Greek)

100% private: Up to 6 people

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Commisionable amount: 10%

Highlights

A trip into Naxian wilderness
An hour-long educational break where an experienced beekeeper imparts knowledge
Exploring a traditional village on foot while sightseeing

Description

Starting at one of Greece's oldest quarry, Flerio, you will discover the ancient sanctuary of water springs and an aqueduct entry point.
In this fertile area, two 5.5m and 6m long ancient statues lie still.
Afterward, you will visit Mili village, meet a beekeeper, and learn about the craft of beekeeping.
You will taste organic honey, pollen, and propolis before descending to the Byzantine church of St. George.
From there, you will continue to the green valley of Kalamitsia to visit the unique architecture of the deserted Jesuit Monastery.
Finally, you will take a different uphill trail back.

Price list

20 April to 31 May & 1 October to 30 November (up to 4 people)
450 (+70 for every extra person) Euros
1 June to 30 June & 1 September to 30 September (up to 4 people)
1 July to 31 August (up to 4 people)
500 (+70 for every extra person) Euros

Times

                                       
Start time: 9:00 am
                                             
 4 hrs 
                                       
End time: 1:00 pm

Occasionally, the tour can extend to a duration of 5 hours.

Gallery

Flerio with the ancient sanctuary of the water springs

The ancient marble statue of Kouros of Flerio

The ancient marble statue of Kori of Farangi

Discovering the craft of beekeeping

The way to the Byzantine church of Saint George in Melanes village

A deserted building of unique architecture

The Jesuit monastery at Kalamitsia

Complete your booking

Your email ticket will contain all the information you need for an easy and smooth experience. You’ll get contact details, meeting point or pick up details with a Google map, our direct line (in case you need it) and much more.

Important information

Distance of 7 km with maximum elevation gain 280m

Please bring with you

  
 Hiking pants 

 Quick dry t-shirt 

 Hat/buffer 

 Jacket 

 Water

Includes

  
 Certified guide 

 Transfer (pick up/ drop off) 

 Trekking poles 

 Backpack 

 A snack made with locally-sourced organic ingredients. 

 An opportunity to learn about and participate in beekeeping 

 Fist Aid Kit

Transfer information

Free & easy cancellation policy

If you cancel your booking 7 days or more before the tour date, you will receive a 50% refund of the total tour price.
If you cancel your booking less than 6 days before the tour date, do not show up, arrive late at the meeting point, or request to not complete the route, no refund will be given.
If the tour is canceled due to weather conditions, you will either be able to reschedule or receive a full refund. Any credit card or bank fees will not be included in the refund.

Getting to the location

Transfer (pick up and drop off) is included

Itinerary

Starting point: Melanes, Flerio
Greece's oldest quarry. Admire Kouros statue
Mili village
Meet the beekeeper
Saint George
Byzantine church
Kalamitsia
The deserted Jesuit Monastery

FAQs

When will I get my ticket?

We will confirm availability within 1 day or less. Once availability has been confirmed, will we then ask you to pay by sending you an email with a payment link. Please pay promptly to ensure your booking goes ahead.

What happens if the weather is bad?

In case the weather is bad and for your safety your excursion is cancelled you will first be offered the chance to reschedule. If, for whatever reason you can't or don't want to reschedule - including, simply, your wishes, we will then immediately process a 100% refund of your booking. Without any extra fees or charges. No hassle no fuss.

Can I pay on arrival?

It is not possible to pay on arrival. The only way to secure a booking is to make a reservation beforehand.