Ode-yssey Uncharted

📌 TOUR INFORMATION

• 🧀 Interest: Hands-on Cheese Making, Agricultural, Lunch, Archaeological, Natural
• 🔒 Type: Private / Semi Private
• 👥 Max Participants: 6
• 🧒 Min. Age: 12y/o
• ⏳ Duration: 4 – 4.5 hours (depending on group’s pace)
• 📍 Distance / Difficulty / Elevation: 35 – 40 km / 🟢 Easy to Medium / ⛰ 600m
• ⏰ Start Time: 9 AM at Aurelia HQ

🌟 HIGHLIGHTS

🚴‍♂️ Scenic Morning Ride – Cycle through picturesque landscapes toward the charming village of Sangri.

🏺 Ancient Greek History & Demeter’s Sacred Grounds – Discover the temple dedicated to Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility, while soaking in the spiritual ambiance.

🏛️ Archaeological Museum Visit – Explore a curated collection of ancient artifacts in the museum located within the temple’s area.

🧀 Hands-on Cheese-Making Experience – Join a local shepherd on his farm and learn the art of crafting traditional dairy delights.

🌿 Farm-to-Table Tasting – Savor the farm’s own produce and homemade specialties, experiencing authentic Greek hospitality.

🐑 Feed the Animals First! – Before making cheese, help feed the sheep, goats, chicks, and pigs on the farm.

🚴‍♂️ Tranquil Return Ride – Enjoy a peaceful ride back while taking in the stunning landscapes.

🏖 (Optional) Swim Stop – If the group maintains a good pace, cap off your adventure with a refreshing swim in the Aegean Sea.

📖 DESCRIPTION

We start with a revitalizing morning ride, meandering through picturesque landscapes towards the quaint village of Sangri. Immerse yourselves in ancient Greek history at the sacred grounds of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility, and soak in the spiritual energy of this historical site.

Enhance your cultural journey with a visit to the museum nestled within the temple’s area. Here, a curated collection of artifacts and exhibits brings to life Naxos’ rich archaeological heritage.

Ride a bit further to a remote traditional farm at the peak of a hill, where a local host will unveil the secrets of traditional cheese-making. But first, the animals eat! Help feed the sheep, goats, chicks, and pigs, then dive into a hands-on cheese-making experience.

🥗 Enjoy a rustic farm-to-table feast, savoring the farm’s homemade specialties while embracing authentic Greek hospitality.

🚴‍♂️ As the day unfolds, relish a scenic and tranquil ride back, letting the breathtaking landscapes serenade your senses.

🏖 If the group maintains a good pace, conclude your “ode-yssey” with a refreshing swim stop in the inviting waters of the Aegean Sea.

✅ Included

🥗 Traditional lunch with farm delicacies
🧀 Hands-on cheese making experience and farm tour
🏛️ Visit to Temple of Demeter and the museum
🎒 Local snacks along the way from the guide’s treasure bag
🎧 Headset for each guest, for e-riding tips and ultimate narrative experience
🚴‍♂️ Use of brand new Aurelia e-assist bikes (2024 models)
💰 All legal taxes / All entrance fees
🏥 Fully trained local escort w/ comprehensive first aid kit
📜 3rd party liability insurance

❌ Not Included

🚗 Hotel pick-up/drop-off services (Can be arranged through partner companies)
💵 Guide’s gratuities (optional)

⏳ Duration

🕒 5 – 5.5 Hours

🎒 Bring Along

☀️ Sunscreen
🕶️ Sunglasses
👟 Shoes (not flip flops!)

👥 Participants

👥 Min 2 – Max 6 participants

🗣 Languages: 🇬🇧 English, 🇬🇷 Greek

⚠️ Requirements

🚲 Basic bike riding skills required. Do NOT book if you:
❌ Lack prior riding experience
❌ Have not ridden recently
❌ Are unsure about riding in public streets
❌ Have physical conditions that may impact a safe ride

📏 Riders need to be taller than 160cm (5.25 ft)
⚖ Riders must weigh less than 110kgs (242.5 lbs)

📢 Important Information

🚦 Tours take place on public streets of Naxos (no dedicated bike lanes)
🚲 Smaller bike frames available upon request (for riders under 160cm)
⚠ Riders over 110kg (242.5 lbs) cannot participate for safety reasons