Greece · Island Hopping Tours

Iraklia and Koufonissia- One Day Cruise from Naxos

9 Hours Round trip from Naxos Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day cruise from Naxos to the Small Cyclades
  • 02 Visit the peaceful island of Iraklia
  • 03 Spend around 4.5 hours on Koufonissia
  • 04 Swim at Koufonissia’s sandy beaches
  • 05 See the white windmill by the harbor
  • 06 Free time to enjoy fresh fish in traditional local tavernas

Discover two of the Small Cyclades on a full-day cruise from Naxos, combining laid-back island charm with time to swim, explore, and enjoy the Aegean scenery. Your first stop is Iraklia, a tiny island where life moves at a slower pace and the authentic character of the Cyclades still shines through.

You’ll then continue to Koufonissia, where the white windmill by the harbor and the island’s sandy beaches create a picture-perfect welcome. With around 4.5 hours on the island, you’ll have plenty of time to swim, relax, and enjoy fresh fish in traditional local tavernas.

Your first stop is Iraklia, a tiny island where life moves at a slower pace and the authentic character of the Cyclades still shines through.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Naxos, Koufonisia
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Irakleia 624 00, Greece

The excursion includes acquaintance with the authentic “Small Cyclades”. First we visit Iralklia, the small island of 115 residents where time seems to have stopped .

Koufonissi, Koufonissi, Cyclades, South Aegean

The next stop is at Koufonisi . Upon arrival on the island , the white windmill that dominates at the left of the harbor seems to welcome the visitors. Its sandy beaches complete the breathtaking view of the island. During the 4.5 hours spent on the island, visitors can swim and enjoy fresh fish in traditional local tavernas.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Naxos 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Cruise boat

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • Lunch
  • Pick up / drop off service
  • Guide

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Meeting point is start location of the activity. No pick up/ drop off transfer is included.
  • Full names, date of births, nationality and gender of all participants are requested from the Port Authorities at the time of booking.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Naxos, GR
Tour start
Naxos, GR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Naxos.

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