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 & FilotiThree of the finest medieval villages in the Cyclades
Scenic drives through central NaxosThe landscape rivals anything in Greece
Sunset dinner at RotondaChora's beloved terrace restaurant with views over the port
Day2

Plaka Beach Escape

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

Beach & Chora Evenings

Morning swim at Agios ProkopiosCrystal-clear water and fine white sand
Wander through Chora's old townThe Venetian kastro and the winding alleys of the Bourgos
Sunset at the Temple of ApolloThe 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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