Agios Georgios Caique- Koufonissia with Captain Yiannis
Information
Duration: Daily Cruise / Departure: 09:30 – Return: 18:30 | |
Agios Georgios Caique | |
Locations: Naxos, Kato Koufonissi, Pano Koufonissi | |
Adults Price: 75€ | |
Children until 11 year old: 60€ | |
Port of departure and return: Piso Livadi |
Traditional caique Agios Georgios and its captain, Yiannis, will take you on excursion to Koufonissia, which will be an unforgettable experience. The caique has a length of 20 meters and its maximum capacity is 49 people on board.
The excursion departs at 09:30 from the small port of Piso Livadi. During the trip, presentation of the itinerary of the excursion with a nautical map; safety instructions and equipment of the boat are demonstrated.
After one hour of cruising, the first stop for swimming is in the bay at southern Naxos, Agios Sostis. The small church of Agios Sostis was built by a fisherman after he founded shelter during a terrible storm on the rock where the church is today situated. In case of strong wind, the stop will be in Kalantou bay.
As the sun reaches its peak, we will approach the caves in Kato Koufonissi and Glaronisi for swimming and diving. On the south side of Kato Koufonissi, we will also stop for food. Your lunch will include goodies as greek salad, tzatziki, rosiki salad, grilled bread, traditional chickpeas in the oven, handmade suvlakia (350 gr each), fruit and drinks such as water, wine, ouzo, beer and soft drinks.
After lunch, we will admire Koufonissi from the caique and then sail back to Naxos where we will stop for swimming in the beautiful cave of Rina. We will start getting back at 16:30 so that after two hours of pleasure and rest on the boat we will arrive at the port of Piso Livadi around 18:30.