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TASTE THE CULINARY HEART OF SOUTHERN NAXOS
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TASTE THE CULINARY HEART OF SOUTHERN NAXOS
Naxos, Cyclades, Greece
Cook like a Local
Love at First Bite - Epicurean Tales
About this experience
Highlights
- Explore an authentic organic farm and discover the taste secrets of the famous Naxian cuisine
- Learn about the prized Naxian olive oil at a traditional olive press
- Cook like a local in a cooking class surrounded by Naxian nature
- Savour traditional tastes over a Naxian lunch
- Your destination angel will season your experience with insights and stories about the local history, culture and cuisine
Description
Your culinary voyage unfolds in the bucolic village of Eggares amid the island’s most fertile plains. With abundant running waters to nourish its fruit and vegetable crops, Eggares feeds most of Naxos.
Agriculture in Greece is wedded to the cultivation of olive trees and the production of olive oil. So what better way to begin our gourmet adventure than with a close-up view of this much-loved commodity at Eggares’ olive press museum.
Learn about the tools of the trade and hear tales of traditional olive oil production using methods dating back to the 19th century. Did you know that manual olive oil extraction was in use for millennia – but now belongs to the past? Reinforce your newfound knowledge with a delicious olive oil tasting session.
Our gastronomic experience continues in the nearby village of Galini (it means “serenity” in Greek). Your local hostess will demonstrate how to prepare traditional recipes with regional ingredients in a hands-on cooking lesson, accompanied by your destination angel for the day.
A great dish is only as good as its best ingredients – and what could taste better than the home-grown fruits, vegetables and herbs unearthed from the host’s own organic farm? We’ll take a leisurely rove around his four fertile fields to get a first-hand feel for these organic crops and a true taste of local cultivation and farming methods.
Having assembled everything, it’s time to create a traditional Naxian dish from scratch and enjoy it in the time-honoured Greek style: with plenty of good spirits, sunshine, wine and conversation.
Experience Details
What is included
Your English speaking destination angel
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation by air conditioned vehicle
Entrance Fees
Cooking Class
Drinks (wine, beer and bottled water)
All the dishes of the tastings
Lunch
Visit to a small farm
What is not included
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Beverage/drinks other the ones mentioned
Things you need to know
General Terms and conditions
General Terms and conditions
Before proceeding with the final booking, customer has to agree on applicable terms and conditions
Payment terms
Payment terms
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Deadline for reservations
The latest deadline for submitting your booking request is 5 days before the desired date
Restrictions that might influence the operation
As per terms and conditions (extraordinary cancelations)
This experience is subject to weather conditions, (rain- strong winds)
Prepare for the experience
Know before you go
- If you are visiting Cycladic islands in the summertime, please note that it can get hot, especially between the end of June and the end of August. It is also common to have meltemi, strong north winds during the daytime
- It is important to know in advance if the guests have any food allergies/dietary requirements
- Good physical condition & sturdy and comfortable shoes are required
- Guests must be without heart, lungs or breathing health problems
- Transfer from /to Orkos, Mikri Vigla, Kastraki and Pyrgaki is offered at a supplement of 35 Euros per way
Starting time
10:00 am
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sun protection cream, hat and loose fitted clothing
NOT suitable
- Wheelchair users / People with mobility impairments
- Children under 6 years
Meeting point
Your hotel, villa or yacht
Transfer from /to Orkos, Mikri Vigla, Kastraki and Pyrgaki is offered at a supplement of 35 Euros per way