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Naxos: Hike to the Top of the Cyclades - Mount Zas
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Naxos: Hike to the Top of the Cyclades - Mount Zas

By Trekking Hellas Naxos
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This pleasant hike of moderate difficulty will take you up to the top of the most popular mountain in the Cycladic island cluster: Mount Zas! Once you reach the peak, there are many things to be proud of! Not only will you be at the highest point in the Cyclades, but you’ll have hiked to the summit of the mountain where Zeus, Father and King of the Olympian Gods, was raised. The trail you’ll be following is exactly the same trail people have been following to the top of the mountain since ancient times. The vast blue of the Aegean Sea will accompany you along the way, while the view of the neighboring Cycladic islands is breathtaking. When you’re at the top, the 360 degree view is worthy of the Gods! Once you reach the top, you’ll spend some time taking photos and having a delicious traditional treat. After you take in all the beauty, you start on your way back! At the end of your hike you'll enjoy a delicious traditional picnic!
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Ages 12-75, max of 16 per group
Duration: 4h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: Russian, English
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  • traditional snack
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • English speaking Trekking Hellas Guide
  • First aid kits and other necessary equipment
  • Traditional picnic
  • Liability insurance
What's not included
  • What is not mentioned above
  • Gratuities


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Saint Marina Holy Chapel, Epar.Od. Damariona-Danakou, Drimalia 843 02, Greece
    Guest(s) should meet the guide(s) outside of ''Saint Marina Holy Chapel''
Pickup details
  • The starting time of the tour is set at 09.00 for guests who do not wish to use our pick-up service and choose to meet us at the starting point. For guest(s) who choose the pick-up-and-drop–off add-on, the pick-up time will be sent to them the day before the tour - it will be at approximately 08.00 (depending on the location of your accommodations), and the tour will start at 09.00.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9238P52

      • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9238P52

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      • E3459UFlauram
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        Best day of our trip
        Nick and David were amazing guides! We had great views, delicious food and learnt about Naxos along the way. Definitely worth booking!
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        A great day for my stomach!
        Anastasia was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide who took us to both the local and touristy parts of town to shop for ingredients and learn about Naxos. The meal we ultimately prepared at the taverna was outstanding. We had a fantastic day!
        Written October 2, 2024
      • 667cates
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Highly recommend this trip
        LOVED our kayaking trip to Rhina Cave with Nick and David of Trekking Hellas. One of the highlights of our glorious 17 day trip to Greece. They put in every effort in making sure we got the most out of the excursion. Their timing was perfect so we felt like we had the beautiful coast line to ourselves. The snacks were healthy, local, with minimal packaging and just enough to keep our energy up. They have a lot of knowledge to share about the history of the area and the environment. I am only an occasional paddler but my muscles were not sore after this trip as they have been after simmilar length trips in the US. I attribute this to the tandum kayaks and frequent short breaks to take in points of interest. I felt very safe on this excursion. I highly recommend this trip.
        Written October 1, 2024
      • Janehp
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great tour!!
        The tour was well organised and fun to do. We learnt a lot about the town and the cooking class was fantastic. Our host Anastasia was fantastic and took photos and organised we all got the recipes we cooked!
        Written September 27, 2024
      • Diana M
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best Day in Naxos
        Hands down best experience in Naxos and the days were all phenomenal. The depth of insights and investment in both local Naxian food and culture as well as the personal touches for the day made Anastasia a wonderful host. Such a fun day!
        Written September 26, 2024
      • Cindy-Lou341
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        FANTASTIC
        We had an amazing time on our tour, our guide was so informative, friendly and knowledgeable about Naxos. The walking tour, market and cooking class was fantastic. Miss Mamosa was lovely and taught us to make some traditional Greek dishes We (a group of 5) would highly recommend this tour and give it a 10 out of 10!!!!!! WONDERFUL🩵🇬🇷
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        Great fun! A must do
        Great tour! The guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. It was great to see the local area, and really nice that our dietary requirements were accommodated for (vegetarian and pescetarian). A must do in Naxos! Do not miss.
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      • Busylife2367
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        Do the food tour and cooking class!
        We attended this tour as part of our Greek island hopping Honeymoon and it was the most amazing experience! Anastasia was a perfect guide and gave us so many details about Naxos and the food we were trying/preparing We had a walk around the residential area of chora to get to the local grocery store before popping in for some delicious cheese tasting Then we headed back to walk through the venetian castle and to the taverna where Miss Mimosa taught us how to prepare delicious greek dishes We sat down as a group and enjoyed the fruits of our labour with some wine and delicious breads and moussaka prepared by the chef We finished the day with a taste of Kitron, perfect! A 10/10 experience would recommend this to anyone, all ages and cooking skills!
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        Written September 10, 2024
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        Best day out
        Best day out, excellent hosts, beautiful scenery, crystal clear water. I would thoroughly recommend doing the full day experience, the food at the end was delicious also.
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      • D9264PSnickyb
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        Unforgettable experience! Amazing and passionate guide, small and friendly group!
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      kathleen T
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sep 2024 • Couples
      This was a moderate to difficult hike . We had three people and one person was not sure he would make it. Nick was so calm and reassuring . My husband and I did pretty well , but Nick made sure we got the experience we wanted while assisting the other hiker. His was positive and confident .. I think we all felt secure . Even when the path was more complex with rocks and the wind picked up , he knew the mountain so well, that he was able to lead us to another path to shield us a bit from the high winds . I just loved it . After the climb he made a most wonderful
      Greek lunch which topped the day off. an incredible experience … I highly recommend you do this
      Kate and John tully
      Written October 1, 2024
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      Halley A
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2024 • Couples
      Nick provided the best experience and exceeded our expectations. He picked us up at our hotel promptly in the morning and from the moment we got in the car was a wealth of information about the island. Throughout the hike, he pointed things out that I never would have noticed on my own, such as chamomile, thyme, and oregano plants. He told stories and we learned a lot without feeling like we were in a history class. Nick also took pictures of us along the way and sent them to us after, which we really appreciated.

      The hike itself was moderately difficult and Nick provided walking sticks if we wanted them.

      A picnic lunch was included at the end and it was a highlight of the hike for us. All of the food was so fresh and absolutely delicious. For the rest of our trip we continued to look food similar to what we ate during the picnic because we loved it so much.

      I highly recommend this tour and Trekking Hellas Naxos in general.
      Written May 23, 2024
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      Rocky C
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2024 • Couples
      My partner and I had such a great experience hiking with the Trekking Hellas at Mount Zas. It was such a memorable experience to learn so much about the Naxos Island and the history behind it from the wonderful staff. They went above and beyond to make sure everyone was having a great time and provided us a delicious picnic after the hike. I will never forget my experience with them and hope to return to Naxos soon.
      Written July 22, 2024
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      Jon F
      6 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2024 • Family
      Absolutely fantastic trip. My whole family (including two twenty year olds) loved it. Views were spectacular. Guide was fun, funny, informative and engaging. He provided a wonderful picnic lunch at the end. Truly one of the highlights of our vacation. (It is a moderate hike. Not walking a country lane, but no experience needed. We saw all age levels and levels of fitness on the trail)
      Written May 6, 2024
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      jack m
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jun 2024 • Couples
      The view from the top was amazing! Anastasia and Nick were fantastic guides, doing a great job explaining things along the way and giving insight to various information. The hike was moderate difficulty, a little over two hours to the top. They provided pickup from our specific hotel, hiking poles for the hike itself, a delicious post hike picnic filled with greek staples, and were extremely friendly! I would absolutely recommend this hike for lovers of the outdoors.
      Written June 20, 2024
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      Larry A
      Payson, AZ20 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2024 • Friends
      Our guide, David, was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and many things about Mount Zeus. Don't miss this experience from this local business.
      Written October 2, 2024
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      kat3722
      Durham4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sep 2024 • Solo
      Everything was so well organised and David was such a good, knowledgeable guide. The hike was well paced and a wonderful experience. Thank you!
      Written September 9, 2024
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      Carlie L
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2024 • Family
      The guided hike to the top of Mt Zas with Trekking Hellas Naxos was my favorite day of our whole trip to Naxos. I only regret not having enough time to do all of the other tours!!
      Written September 6, 2024
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      harvey o
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2024 • Family
      The guide was terrific. I was very careful watch. My kids explained everything to us. The sites were amazing beautiful I would recommend this to anyone who wants to see beautiful views, and going on Hiking tour
      Written August 20, 2024
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      Denis M
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2024 • Couples
      This tour was marvoulous, we enjoyed every meter of it (😉)
      David is a wonderful guide, very respecful of our pace and extremely knowledgeble.
      Wonderful experience
      Thank you
      Written May 6, 2024
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