You can follow the route either on foot, or with donkeys. It's relatively easy and it has a lot of interesting places to see. Axos is a place that is still inhabited, and whose history extends from the Minoan times to the present, that is, 3,500 years. It was one of the big cities of Crete, not only in Antiquity, but also during the Roman times and the Byzantine era. There was a king ruling this city, and in this place there have been discovered a lot of ancient objects, as well as many coins, that are now exhibited in the Museums in Iraklion and Rethimno.
There are a lot of ruins - memorials on the Acropolis and around the village. It used to be a prosperous city during the Byzantine times, and there are a lot of Byzantine churches there, some of them in good condition, like St. Irini, St. George, St. John, Virgin Mary, the Crucified etc.; there are 30 churches in total, 10 of which in good condition.
In the village, apart from visiting the monuments, you can take a walk through the village and familiarize yourselves with the local way of life, and get to know the inhabitants too, who are very hospitable and friendly, their main occupation being farming and cattle-breading; there are small stores for shopping and many coffee houses, shops selling souvenirs, mainly woven textiles. You can also see a loom; in the old days, there was a loom in every house.
Some of the monuments you have to see are St. Irini, St. John and St. George, old small Byzantine churches dating back to the 8th century; the wall paintings in St. John's church date back to the 14th century. On the hill of the Acropolis, apart from the ancient ruins, you can admire the fantastic view and the beautiful flowers, especially in spring. If you are not tired, you can continue towards the wonderful cave of Sfedoni where you will find a guide to show you around.
On your return, stay in the village and pass through the narrow streets in the neighborhood.