Top Naxos Olive Oil Tasting

This is the perfect choice for foodies visiting Naxos. Instead of just eating out in restaurants, enhance your vacation and expand your Greek culinary prowess with this hands-on cooking lesson. Visit a traditional village and use local, fresh, and organic ingredients—such as homegrown vegetables, which you can pick from the garden. Then, once the dishes are prepared, feast on the fruits of your labor at the end.

Discover the rich flavors of Naxos with a relaxed 45-minute tasting session in your cozy workshop. Sample a selection of Naxian and Greek extra virgin olive oils paired with local honey varieties and traditional island delicacies. Learn about the distinct characteristics of your unique summer and winter honey, and delve into the fascinating history of olive oil production that dates back to the late 1700s. Uncover how to taste olive oil properly and explore the culinary uses of infused oils to elevate your home cooking. This tasting is perfect for those eager to experience authentic local products in a friendly setting.

Discover 100 years of Greek winemaking tradition when you visit the St. Anna Winery on the Cycladic island of Naxos. Join a small group and tour the vineyard’s facilities to learn about the ancient and modern ways of making Greek wine. Cap off your tour with a tasting of several wines paired with local products made right on the farm.

Naxos is the largest island in the Cyclades island group and has a lot to offer in terms of food and culture. Join a small group and take a tour of a few of the island’s villages to discover the true taste of Greek island life. Head off the beaten path and enjoy a delicious dish at each village you visit as well as local products like cheese, olive oil, and wine.

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.