
Island Hopping: Naxos & Santorini
An optional short walk mostly on quiet tarmac paths and through the old part of the city.
By bus or taxi to Chalki. Today you will explore the fertile inlands of Naxos: Tragea with its huge olive groves and surrounding mountains.
A nice gentle walk to the small village of Eggares.
The walk leads you via old mule tracks to the beautiful village Apiranthos. Whether you climb to the summit or not, you will have excellent views ...
A short walk via a steep foot path to a small beach on the caldera side.
This first section of the longer walk to Akrotiri is mainly on old mule paths climbing over the hillside, then follows an asphalt road into Pyrgos.
On the second section of today's longer walk, you'll follow an old mule path and descend to the town of Emporio.
On the third and final section of today's longer walk, stroll through the country and amidsty vineyards toward Akrotiri.
By bus or taxi you travel to Thira, the capital of the island. You can either stop to explore the town or start walking right away.