Naxos, Greece

3-Day Itinerary

Naxos

Greece

Mountain villages, turquoise beaches, and a sunset at the Temple of Apollo.

Duration

3 Days

Best Time

May–Jun & Sep–Oct

Hotels

Luxury · Boutique · Value

Tours

3 Experiences

About This Trip

Naxos is the Cyclades at their most authentic — the largest and most fertile of the Greek islands, with an interior full of medieval villages perched on rocky peaks and a coastline that delivers some of the most spectacular beaches in the Aegean. Far less crowded than Santorini, far more rewarding.

Your 3-Day Itinerary

Day1

Mountain Villages & Sunset Views

Explore Apeiranthos, Chalki & Filoti — Three of the finest medieval villages in the Cyclades
Scenic drives through central Naxos — The landscape rivals anything in Greece
Sunset dinner at Rotonda — Chora's beloved terrace restaurant with views over the port
Day2

Plaka Beach Escape

Relax at Plaka Beach — Four kilometres of white sand — arrive early for a spot under the tamarisks
Swim along the southern coast — Agia Anna and Agios Prokopios are equally beautiful
Beachside dining in Plaka — Fresh grilled fish and cold Assyrtiko white wine
Day3

Beach & Chora Evenings

Morning swim at Agios Prokopios — Crystal-clear water and fine white sand
Wander through Chora's old town — The Venetian kastro and the winding alleys of the Bourgos
Sunset at the Temple of Apollo — The Portara — one of the most iconic silhouettes in Greece

Where to Stay

Naxian Collection

Luxury

A hillside villa resort above Stelida with panoramic Aegean views, an outstanding restaurant, and the finest service on the island.

Kavos Boutique Hotel

Boutique

A clifftop boutique in Agios Prokopios with sea-view rooms, a beautiful pool terrace, and a genuinely personal welcome.

Hotel Grotta

Value

A simple, clean, family-run hotel in Chora with sea views from the terrace and a location that can't be beaten for exploring the old town.

Tours & Experiences

Naxos Village & Countryside Tour

Tour

A guided full-day drive through the island's mountain villages, Byzantine churches, and ancient marble quarries.

Naxos Sailing & Snorkeling Trip

Activity

A half-day catamaran cruise to the island's most secluded coves and beaches with snorkeling and an open bar.

Delos & Mykonos Day Trip

Day Trip

A ferry to the sacred island of Delos — one of the most significant archaeological sites in Greece — with an optional Mykonos stop.

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