Discover Naxos - Hidden Gem from 2.065 €

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Created: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - Departure: Monday, July 21, 2025

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Naxos (/ˈnæksɒs, -soʊs/; Greek: Νάξος, pronounced [ˈnaksos]) is a Greek island and the largest of the Cyclades. It was the centre of archaic Cycladic culture. The island is famous as a source of emery, a rock rich in corundum, which until modern time was one of the best abrasives available. The largest town and capital of the island is Chora or Naxos City, with 6,533 inhabitants (2001 census). The main villages are Filoti, Apiranthos, Vivlos, Agios Arsenios, Koronos and Glynado. According to Greek mythology, the young Zeus was raised in a cave on Mt. Zas ("Zas" meaning "Zeus"). Homer mentions "Dia"; literally the sacred island "of the Goddess". Károly Kerényi explains: This name, Dia, which means 'heavenly' or 'divine', was applied to several small craggy islands in our [Aegean] sea, all of them lying close to larger islands, such as Crete or Naxos. The name "Dia" was even transferred to the island of Naxos itself, since it was more widely supposed than any other to have been the nuptial isle of Dionysus. One legend has it that in the Heroic Age before the Trojan War, Theseus abandoned Ariadne on this island after she helped him kill the Minotaur and escape from the Labyrinth. Dionysus (god of wine, festivities, and the primal energy of life) who was the protector of the island, met Ariadne and fell in love with her. But eventually Ariadne, unable to bear her separation from Theseus, either killed herself (according to the Athenians), or ascended to heaven (as the older versions had it). The Naxos portion of the Ariadne myth is also told in the Richard Strauss opera Ariadne auf Naxos. The giant brothers Otus and Ephialtes figure in at least two Naxos myths: in one, Artemis bought the abandonment of a siege they laid against the gods, by offering to live on Naxos as Otus's lover; in another, the brothers had actually settled Naxos.

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21 Jul

Transport from Amsterdam to Naxos Island

Departure

Hahn Air

14:10 - Amsterdam, Schiphol (AMS)

19:45 - Cyclades Islands, Naxos (JNX)

1 PC 1 Stop

Hahn Air - H1 1063

14:10 - Amsterdam, Schiphol (AMS)

18:20 - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)

Transport: H11063 Operated by: Sky Express

Cabin Class: Economy

45m - Connection in Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)

Hahn Air - H1 1132

19:05 - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)

19:45 - Cyclades Islands, Naxos (JNX)

Transport: H11132 Operated by: Sky Express

Cabin Class: Economy

21 Jul

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Argo Boutique Hotel 8.5 Very good

Naxos Chora - At 10.8 km from the centreBED AND BREAKFASTKinidaros Street, Naxos Chora 84 300 Basic Suite (Orpheus Semi-basement, Steam Bath, Outdoor Hot tub) , 1 queensize bed en 1 eenpersoons slaapbank

Argo Hotel is a small family-run city Hotel situated in a quiet area of Naxos Town, only 50 metres from the beach. A multilingual reception, free internet corner and swimming pool are available. Fitted with Cocomat mattresses, the elegantly decorated rooms and suites are equipped with air conditioning, fridge and satellite TV. Each unit includes a modern bathroom with hairdryer, while some also come with a spa bath, an hydromassage shower cabin or an outdoor hot tub. The centre of Naxos is 400 metres away. Free WiFi access is provided in public areas.

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28 Jul

Transport from Naxos Island to Amsterdam

Return

Sky Express

08:55 - Cyclades Islands, Naxos (JNX)

13:10 - Amsterdam, Schiphol (AMS)

1 PC 1 Stop

Sky Express - GQ 409

08:55 - Cyclades Islands, Naxos (JNX)

09:35 - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)

Transport: GQ409

Cabin Class: Economy

55m - Connection in Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)

Sky Express - GQ 790

10:30 - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)

13:10 - Amsterdam, Schiphol (AMS)

Transport: GQ790

Cabin Class: Economy