Immerse yourself in the culture of Naxos through its cuisine on this guided food tour. Walk through quaint old alleyways and aromatic markets while sampling some local treats. Meet your guide in front of the town hall to start your tour. Walk through the narrow alleys of the Venetian Old Town on your way to the local food markets. Pass by colorful fruit stands and take in the bustle of the marketplace. Catch the scent of herbs and spices wafting from the food stalls. Stop and sample some local delicacies. Savor some Naxian cheese with a glass of wine. Try a traditional potato dish and a variety of phyllo pastries. Learn about the local food, culture, and history from your guide. Finish off your tour at the foot of the Temple of Apollo, where a stunning Aegean sunset awaits you.

Spend a morning with us and connect with our authentic local lifestyle. You will enjoy the sensations of idyllic settings – far from the crowd –beyond massive tourism and staged tourist space! Research suggests that Greeks in rural settings live long and healthy lives in impressive numbers. A fact attributed to daily physical activity, the Mediterranean Diet, renowned for its simplicity and natural ingredients, including plenty of olive oil paired with fresh, non-processed food, as well as the characteristic slower paced, low stress country lifestyle. We begin our countryside experience with a short drive to a tiny, off-the-beaten-path, village where time stands still. On the way, you’ll learn about the flavorful food and tastes of Naxos. Once we arrive, you’ll step into a traditional coffee shop to delight in honey-tasting and local herbal teas. A walk through the sights and sounds of the village leads to the orchards where we’ll hike through unspoiled Nature. We’ll pass local farms before reaching our glorious final destination; a young farmer’s olive grove in a mythical setting with natural springs and cascades. Our host welcomes us to olive oil tasting and ‘farm to table’ local product sampling under an olive tree where the sound of the little waterfalls is like music to our ears. You’ll savor a variety of Greek olive oils and learn about our ‘liquid gold’, with its nutritional benefits, as well as the historic presence of olive trees on the island, and the current harvesting techniques. Gathered ‘Around the Farmer’s Table’ we enjoy the pairing of different types of olive oil with the homemade specialties of the farmer’s organic brunch creating a memorable gastronomy experience, sprinkled with Naxian magic!

Join us for an exciting island tour of the villages of Naxos, which stimulates all five senses. Draw the curtain down on the guidebooks and discover the tapestry of local customs and traditions which brings the spirit of Naxos to life. Together, with your local escort, you will explore the island’s local culture, from village to village, meet people and taste traditional products! We drive from village to village where we enjoy a different course of a meal at each different location! Indulge in local starters at an off-the beaten path small village, continue to the highlands of Naxos passing the marble quarries and enjoy cheese, wine and main course full of flavor at the mountain village of Apeiranthos, known for its marble streets and medieval architecture. Dessert is as special as our next village stop: Chalki is the former capital of the island where we’ll taste Naxos’ famous citron liquor at a 100-year-old distillery and, as an exceptional treat, savor the locally- prepared custard pie. Drive back with treasured memories filled with a true taste of Naxian life, now and then.