Byzantine Experience

What you'll do

Why was Tragea valley so important to the conquerors? How did locals live in the medieval period? How important was the role of the Christian religion in their society? Discover all the medieval history of the island in a moderate round walk.
Starting from the strikingly beautiful village of Halki, once the commercial hub of the island, we hike among the lush vegetation of Tragea Valley, discovering the most outstanding byzantine churches of the area, some of which are well-preserved and decorated with amazing frescoes. We walk parallel to the gully and up an oak-forested landscape that leads to one of the most important churches in the whole Cycladic region, Panagia Drosiani. Arriving at the village of Moni, you can enjoy the stunning view to the south and walk through orchards, olive groves, oaks and plane trees while heading towards the picturesque villages of Kaloxilos and Akadimi.

Level: easy to moderate
Duration: 5+ h (plus the driving time 1+ h)
Distance: 6.5 km
Other Technical Details: Elevation gain: 217m, elevation loss: -217m, maximum inclination: 27.9% (asc.) -26.2% (desc.), average inclination: 4.6% (asc.) -4.7% (desc.)

What's included

  • Flexible starting time, certified interpretation guide, guided tour in the interior of all the available sights or spots of interest, bottled water, bio local refreshment, a snack, a treat in a local Kafeneio and all the taxes

What's not provided

  • Personal expenses, gratuities and donations

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- 50% of the total cost of the hike/tour will be refunded, if we are informed: more than 1 week before the hiking date in Low Season more than 2 weeks before the hiking date in High Season - In cas...
- 50% of the total cost of the hike/tour will be refunded, if we are informed: more than 1 week before the hiking date in Low Season more than 2 weeks before the hiking date in High Season - In case of last minute cancellation (within 48 hours from your tour), non show, not arrive on time on the meeting point, or non complete route on client’s request, the payment is not refunded. Low season: 1st of April to 30th of June & 1st of September to 30th of November High season: 1st of July to 31st of August - In case of cancellation due to weather conditions or reasons that concern Naxos Trekking Company, your payment will be fully refunded. Refunds will be made to your credit card or your bank account except credit card fees or bank fees.
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