E-Bike Experience with Olive Oil, Farm Visit & Lunch, Naxos

Your island adventure starts at 9 am when you meet your guide and the rest of your small group in Naxos Town and set off east on your comfortable e-bike. You'll wear a headset so your guide can share fascinating facts and local history along the way, and overall, you'll traverse 15-18 miles (25-30 km) of rural trails, farmlands, and local villages. The first stretch takes you inland through the ancient olive groves and lush citrus orchards of the Melanes Valley to find the Kouros, an unfinished sixth-century BCE marble statue nestled among the rugged countryside. 

Continue north into the island's Eggares Valley to visit a historic stone mill olive press, and learn about Naxos' rich agricultural heritage as you enjoy tastings of extra virgin olive oil and watch the traditional production process. Your next stop is sure to be a highlight of the day as you cycle to a hidden local farm and vineyard, typically off-limits to the public. After a warm welcome from your hosts, you'll spend some time meeting the animals, learning about life on a rural Naxian homestead, and helping out with some typical farm tasks, like milking, cheesemaking, and raki distillation (tasks vary depending on the season).

Now that you've worked up an appetite, it's time to sample some of the Naxian delicacies you've watched being made as you sit down to a light taverna feast of farm-to-table cheeses, produce, and wines. Take your time savoring lunch before you get back on the road for the final stretch of your cycling adventure, cruising along the scenic Aegean coast to loop back toward Naxos Town. Depending on the weather, you'll get the chance to stop for a refreshing swim at a secluded northern beach before you coast back into town and say your goodbyes.