Highlights
- Visit the local market: pick your own local, fresh, seasonal produce.
- Walk around the local neighborhoods and learn aspects of local life.
- Stroll down the maze-like alleys of Chora castle built in the 13th century.
- Cooking class: learn how to make delicious appetizers that Greece is famous for.
- Cheese tasting and liqueur tasting in traditional local shops.
Description
Stroll down the cobblestone alleys of Chora, Naxos main town. In the company of your guide, you’ll make the rounds of the local produce market the way the Naxos people do. Once there, you’ll 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 also take you to traditional shops, hidden in the alleys of Chora, where you’ll find out all about the traditional products that Naxos is famous for throughout Greece: olives, olive oil, honey, potatoes, fruit, cheeses, and meat from Naxos are sought for and in great demand.
At some of the shops you’ll have the chance to sample the actual products. Sampling the amazing local cheeses will simply delight you. You’ll be equally delighted when you sample versions of the signature Naxos liqueur made from citron, a citrus fruit.
Our tour will take you down the maze-like alleys of the Chora castle built in the 13th century when Venetian rule started on Naxos and the island was known as the Duchy of Naxos. You will get a glimpse of local life in those times of yore and come to appreciate not only the beauty of Cycladic architecture but its functionality as well.
Your walk will end at a small traditional taverna where you’ll meet the talented chef we work with. She’ll ask you to help her with the preparation and, step by step, she’ll show you how to make mouthwatering, traditional appetizers and the renowned Greek salad, all the while paying tribute to the Mediterranean’s flavors and aromas.
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.
Includes
English speaking local expert
Walk in town and visit at the food market
Cheese tasting, liqueur tasting
Cooking class with a cook
Full Meal with vegetarian options
Water and 1 glass of wine with meal
Option for hotel transfer (if option selected when booking)
Liability insurance
Taxes
First aid kits and other necessary equipment
Excludes
Extra drinks
Tips
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
