Riverbank Adventure in Naxos (Kinidaros - Eggares)

I honestly don't know where to start, because every part of this tour delivered more than I expected. The scenery alone was worth the trip. We wound along the landscape shifting between dense green banks, through the trees, and among the desert-like mountain side. Our guide had an easy, knowledgeable way of pointing out details we would have completely missed on our own, from local plant life to bits of regional history tied to the island. The meal at the end of the tour was insanely good. Fresh, simple, clearly local ingredients, and everything tasted like it had been made with real care rather than just packed for tourists. It was the kind of meal that makes you slow down and actually savor it - exactly what you want after a morning of walking. The olive oil press museum was an unexpected highlight. We went in thinking it might be a quick stop, but it turned into a lesson on the traditional pressing methods, the history behind the groves in the region, and then getting to actually take different oils side by side. What really stood out was the pacing - nothing felt rushed, and nothing felt like dead time either. Trekking Hellas clearly knows how to balance nature, culture, and food into one seamless experience. If you're deciding whether to book this tour, do not hesitate! It's the kind of day that stays with you long after the trip is over. It'd do it again in a heartbeat!

Naxos Hiking Tour Review We had a kayaking tour scheduled with the company, but had to cancel due to winds and safety. They offered us some other tour options or just a refund. We picked another tour, which was amazing! Tour we did was "A Riverbank Adventure Kinidaros - Eggares villages)" We hiked from one village to another village. Hiking through hidden oasis of lush ravines, streams, lagoons, abandoned watermills. Visited an Olive Press Museum and got to taste all kinds of olives and products AND enioy a traditional meal at the end of the day (all included in price as well as pick up and drop off at your accommodations)! We loved our guide he was amazing and very knowledgeable about different plants frequently offering different local fruits and herbs to test, had lots to share regarding the area, village, and history both from Mythology to just general island history. The hike was at a good pace, and he will adjust speed as needed. We absolutely loved doing this hike and getting to experience the villages and inner island. He also took photos which get sent out to you in link to download; takes about 5 days. Highly recommended!

As a Naxian, I thought I knew my island well—but this tour proved me wrong in the best possible way. After having an amazing Sea Kayak experience in Apollonas with Trekking Hellas Naxos, I decided to join the Riverbank adventure Hiking Tour as well, and once again I was impressed. We discovered beautiful riverbanks, natural pools, lush vegetation, and wildlife that I had never encountered before. It was hard to believe that such landscapes exist on an island I thought I knew so well. One of the highlights of the tour was stopping at Stella’s, where I had some of the most delicious homemade ‘’giouvarlakia’’ I’ve ever tasted. It was a wonderful opportunity to experience authentic Naxian hospitality and local cuisine. What I loved most about this tour was how it revealed a completely different side of Naxos—one that is green, peaceful, full of history, and surprisingly wild. The scenery was breathtaking and left me genuinely speechless at times. I highly recommend both the Riverbank Hiking Tour and the Sea Kayak experience in Apollonas. Trekking Hellas Naxos offers unique experiences that allow you to discover the authentic heart of the island, whether by land or by sea.