Private Mercedes Rental in Naxos: Explore at Your Own Pace

A minibus and driver who know the island, so you set the stops

Rent a private air-conditioned Mercedes minibus with a professional English-speaking driver in Naxos. Customize your route entirely: start with Flerio Valley and the Kouros Statue, visit Byzantine monasteries and marble villages, or head north to the fishing village of Apollonas. The itinerary is yours to shape, and the driver offers local insights and recommendations throughout the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Naxos villages and landmarks

• Visit Flerio Valley and Kouros Statue
• Photo stop at marble quarries near Kinidaros
• Explore Panagia Drosiani monastery
• Wander Apiranthos village and have lunch
• Visit Koronos village and emery mines
• Relax at Apollonas fishing village
• See unfinished Kouros statue
• Tour Chalki village and taste kitron
• Visit pottery workshop in Damalas

The experience

The minibus seats your group and arrives at your hotel or preferred pickup point. From there, the route is yours: you might begin in Flerio Valley to see the ancient Kouros Statue carved from Naxian marble, then move on to Panagia Drosiani, a Byzantine monastery hidden in olive groves and decorated with rare frescoes. The driver navigates while you decide the pace, whether to linger in a village, stop for a swim, or skip a site entirely. Water is provided throughout the day.

Many travelers spend time in Chalki, one of the Cyclades' most photographed villages, where neoclassical buildings line cobbled streets and taverns sit under vine-covered pergolas. The oldest kitron distillery on the island is there (entrance 3€ per person if you choose to visit). Damalas offers a working pottery workshop where you can watch artisans at the wheel and buy pieces directly from them. If you book the 8-hour option, the route can extend north to Apiranthos (the marble village with Venetian towers and cool mountain air), and Apollonas, a fishing village on the coast where you can swim and end the day watching the 11-meter unfinished Kouros statue that has sat in the same spot for over 2,500 years.

The driver speaks English and knows where locals eat and which routes avoid crowds. Baby seats are available if you're traveling with infants. You control when to start, which villages matter most to you, and when to return. The flexibility is the whole point.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned Mercedes minibus.
• professional English-speaking driver.
• bottled water.
• Naxos map.
• pickup at your hotel or preferred location.
• fuel.

Options for this experience

2 options

4 hours rentalGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 17:00Duration: 4 hours, pickup is included

8 hours rentalGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:30Duration: 8 hours, includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 17:00Last departure this season: 30 Nov

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Naxos Bus Transfer

Is this one for you?Choose the 4-hour rental if you want to see the main villages and marble sites without rushing. Book 8 hours if you want to reach the northern coast, swim at Apollonas, and explore the full range of the island in one day. Either way, you set the stops and the pace: the driver adapts to what interests you.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.

Can I change the stops once we start driving around Naxos?

Yes. The itinerary is a recommendation only and can be fully customized to suit your preferences. You decide which villages to visit, how long to stay in each one, and which sites matter to you.

What is the Kouros Statue in Flerio Valley?

The Kouros is an extraordinary example of ancient Naxian marble artistry, carved from the island's famous stone. The one in Flerio Valley is a finished piece. If you book the 8-hour option and travel north to Apollonas, you can also see an unfinished 11-meter Kouros that has remained in place for over 2,500 years.

Is Panagia Drosiani worth visiting?

Panagia Drosiani is one of the oldest Byzantine monasteries in the Balkans, set in a landscape of olive groves and decorated with rare frescoes. It is a short stop from the main road and a significant cultural site on the island.

What is Chalki known for?

Chalki is said to be one of the most beautiful villages in the Cyclades, with colorful neoclassical buildings, cobbled pathways, and taverns shaded by vines and bougainvillea. It also hosts the oldest kitron distillery in Naxos, where you can taste the local liqueur for 3€ per person.

How long does the rental take? 4 hours or 8 hours?

You choose at checkout. The 4-hour option covers the central villages like Flerio Valley, Panagia Drosiani, Apiranthos, and Chalki. The 8-hour option adds the northern route to Apollonas and the fishing village on the coast, with time for a swim and a meal by the sea.

Does the driver offer recommendations about where to eat or what to see?

Yes. The driver is a local professional who speaks English and provides insights and recommendations throughout the day, including suggestions for traditional dishes and lesser-known spots.