Top Naxos Food & Drink Classes

Start your journey with local drinks and delectable sweets. Scenic Valley Tour of the historic valley, picking fresh fruits and vegetables straight from the trees and gardens. Discover an old Historic Olive Press and learn about the traditional methods of olive oil production. Traditional local recipes, cooking in the wood oven and open fire. As our delicious food cooks, enjoy a guided tour to Kouros Statue. Savor your culinary creations with our local wine. Following a delightful lunch, immerse yourself in the authentic sounds of Naxian culture featuring the enchanting melodies of the violin and lute. Learn the basic steps of traditional dances and join in the fun for a truly immersive Naxos experience.

Stroll down the local neighborhoods of Chora, Naxos main town, and learn about local life. In the company of your guide, you’ll make the rounds of the local produce market the way the Naxos people do. Pick and choose your own local, fresh, seasonal produce, bursting with fragrances, colors, and flavor. You’ll be putting your vegetables to good use during the cooking course that will follow. Your route will take you to the cobblestone maze-like alleys of the Chora castle. Visit local shops and sample different kinds of cheeses and liqueurs. Your walk will end at a small traditional taverna where you’ll meet our talented chef. She will show you step by step, how to make traditional appetizers and the renowned Greek salad. Next, comes the greatest part of the tour. We’ll all be sitting down to share the dishes you made yourself, along with another Greek traditional dish prepared by our chef. We’ll raise our glasses, toast each other, and enjoy a day spent in enjoying and experiencing.

The exceptional experience of the cook and her superb teaching and supervising abilities. The beautiful tour around the village and its monuments. In conclusion, the wonderful view from the terrace and the marvellous tastes and smell of the local food.

Book this small-group tour to experience authentic Naxian farm life as you interact with animals, collect eggs, and explore olive groves, vineyards, and vegetable gardens. Taste seasonal fruits, extra virgin olive oil, local wine, cheese, and learn to cook traditional dishes cooked over a wood fire. Immerse yourself in Naxian culture with local dances and warm hospitality.

Taste different varieties of olive oil and learn how to recognise extra virgin olive oil and its importance to our everyday life. Bake traditional Olive Bread following time honored recipe. Enjoy a light lunch, with fresh salad, local cheese and fresh fruits combined with infused olive oils.

A unique opportunity to experience one of the most beloved products of the Cyclades, in one of the most unique gastronomic experiences in Naxos. Α truly enjoyable tour of the Promponas family distillery. Let the 4th generation of the family welcome you and tour you to the distillery. If Greek hospitality is synonymous with a warm welcome, a smile and a generous treat, then at Promponas Distillery you will find all of the above from people with deep love for the land and the products of Naxos which will surely pass on to you!

Experience a side of Naxos most tourists miss with this private home cooking class at a local family farm. Enjoy pickup at your hotel or another location on the island and join your host for a hands-on lesson preparing island specialties, including starters and mains. Then celebrate your new kitchen skills with a family-style dinner featuring the dishes you’ve created.

Try marble carving with a local sculptor as your host, and enjoy a first-hand experience of Naxos island’s artisan traditions. Taking place in the shade of olive trees in your host’s garden, the private class includes use of all equipment including locally forged tools and blocks of classic Naxos white marble. You’ll hear the tricks of the trade as you carve, and take home your own relief sculpture at the end.

Get an insider look at how the famous Naxian wine and cheese are produced on this small-group tour to a local vineyard. Meet the family that lives on the farm and learn about both the wine- and cheese-making techniques, as well as what life is like on the farm. Tour the vineyard and finish up on the patio to taste their delicious products.

Our guests engage in a culinary experience within a 250-300-year-old restored watermill in the village of Potamia.

A children-friendly adventure your little ones will treasure forever. Dive into a hands-on cheese-making experience, paired with visits to a beekeeper and a pottery workshop for a day full of fun and learning. Venture deep into the heart of Naxos to a charming cheese farm. Your children can feed animals, help make signature cheeses and discover the joy of farm life firsthand. Gather around the family table to taste a variety of homemade delicacies crafted with freshly picked products from the farm. Visit a traditional pottery workshop, where the artist will present his ancient craft and your little ones can try creating their own clay masterpiece. The adventure continues at a beekeeper’s farm. Observe bees safely behind protective glass, learn about their vital role in the ecosystem and taste golden honey and homemade treats, engaging all the senses while sparking curiosity and wonder. A perfect day filled with hands-on learning, delicious treats and unforgettable moments!

Live a day in the life of a true Naxian farmer and shepherd with this hands-on experience at a traditional “mitato” (local farm). Become part of the family as you step into their daily routine, help with authentic farm chores, take part in traditional cheese making, and savor the delicious results of your own efforts. Connect with friendly farm animals and immerse yourself in the warmth of genuine Greek hospitality. Complete your journey with a visit to a traditional pottery workshop in the village of Damalas, where you’ll watch a live demonstration and discover a craft passed down through generations. This is more than a visit… it’s an authentic cultural experience you’ll never forget. Perfect for families, couples, and anyone looking to create meaningful memories in Naxos.