Top Naxos Classes & Workshops

Learn new skills while creating a special personalized souvenir during a marble workshop in an olive grove at Kanakari, Naxos. Your instructor, Jb, teaches you everything you need to know about precious marbles and the local Naxos marble. He demonstrates the tools and techniques for cutting and shaping the crystalline Naxos marble and guides you in creating your own unique marble piece to take home.

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.

Experience a hands-on cooking class at a real working estate, guided by one of the owners and chef and 5th-generation winegrowers. Harvest seasonal ingredients, learn traditional fire-based techniques and prepare authentic Naxian and Cycladic dishes. Discover local culture through food and wine, and enjoy a shared farm-to-table lunch with estate wines. Vegetarian options available upon request.

While most travelers only experience restaurant cuisine, this small-group class in Naxos offers a taste of authentic home cooking. Hosted at a family-run tavern, learn how to make traditional dishes with recipes handed down for three generations. Afterward, enjoy a stroll around the local village before sitting down to enjoy the fruits of your labor on the terrace overlooking the Melanes Valley.

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.

Experience a hands-on morning at a real working estate, where you walk through olive groves, visit active beehives with a local beekeeper, and learn how olive oil and honey are produced using traditional and sustainable methods. Discover the connection between nature, local gastronomy and the Cycladic diet, and enjoy a seasonal farm-to-table breakfast prepared mainly from the Estate’s own produce.

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.

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 full lunch, with fresh salad, local cheese, your breads, pies and fresh fruits combined with infused olive oils.

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.

Discover the culinary secrets of Naxos Town in a delightful cooking class that pairs traditional dishes with a modern flair. Guided by local instructors, you'll learn family recipes and unique techniques that have been cherished for generations. Start your journey with a mixology session, crafting signature Naxian cocktails featuring the island's celebrated Kitron liqueur, local olive oil & herbs! In a cozy setting with a small group, prepare a feast of four exquisite courses using Naxian ingredients. Enjoy the fruits of your labor at a communal table, sharing laughter and stories while savoring your creations. Plus, take home the recipes to recreate these island flavors in your own kitchen.

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. Visit a family-owned olive oil factory and learn about Naxian agriculture before celebrating your new kitchen skills with a family-style dinner featuring the dishes you’ve created.

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.

Step just outside our cooking area and immerse yourself in a sprawling, sun-drenched sanctuary featuring 400 vibrant trees and rich garden beds bursting with life, including fragrant orange and mandarin groves, rare citrons, earthy potatoes, and climbing beans. When you visit us, you will embark on a captivating, hands-on journey through our farm where we will guide you step-by-step through the fresh, seasonal products we harvest and use daily. Beyond simply picking your own ingredients to cook with moments later, you will uncover the rich, fascinating history of how our ancestors utilized these local crops to shape traditional regional dishes and refreshing drinks. Experience firsthand how ancient preservation techniques, local farming wisdom, and sun-ripened produce come together to create the authentic flavors of our heritage, turning a simple meal into a true celebration of the land.

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!

We are here to make you live the ultimate personalized culinary experience in your space whether you are a fine quality meat lover or vegan who loves vibrant organic veggies or fruits.Pick a date, choose the menu and we do the rest using the best quality Naxian products. We ill fulfill your needs and exceed your expectations by creating your unique culinary memory

Discover a hidden oasis just a stone's throw away from the picturesque Mikri Vigla beach, nestled among the enchanting cedar trees and the awe-inspiring rocky landscape. Embark on a transformative journey that seamlessly blends the ancient wisdom and practices of Yoga. This unique Yoga fusion invites you to explore the power of breath and movement, providing a holistic approach to wellness that nurtures harmony between Body, Mind, and Soul.

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

Come to our beautiful garden that has been in my family for generations. I will introduce you to the basic of creating mosaics using all natural crystalline marble and granite pebbles collected from the local beaches of Naxos just as the Ancient used to. Design inspiration may come from archaic motifs. Work from our samples or bring your own ideas. Alternatively learn hand carving of marble and sculpture techniques. I will provide a worktable, a block of Naxos white marble for practice, a small stone for a relief carving, safety glasses, hand tools, hammer, files, sandpaper. Enjoy fresh lemonade, coffee or tea, and sample of the fresh fruits from the garden. Everyone takes their finished relief carving or mosaic with them.

Experience Naxos through the people and traditions behind its famous cheese and wine on this small-group farm tour. Meet the local family, learn how their cheeses and wines are produced, explore the vineyard, and discover everyday life on the farm. Finish with a tasting of estate wines, local cheeses, and homemade specialties served on the patio.