Naxian Cooking Experience

Half Day

From € 270 .00 Person

Destinations:
#naxos
#eggares
#galini

Departing from: Naxos

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Starting from your hotel we first head to the village of Eggares. Lying on a fertile plain traversed by two rivers, Eggares is the island’s main supplier of produce and a truly blessed place. Of course agriculture in Greece is tied to the cultivation of olive trees and the production of olive oil and that is exactly what we are going to take a closer look at through a visit to the village’s olive press museum. This traditional olive press dates back to 1884, however some locals will claim it has been around since the beginning of the 19th century. You will get to see the tools that were used at the time and learn about the process of manual olive oil extraction that has been in use for millennia, and now belongs to the past. Having learnt everything about olive oil it is now time to use it! Situated on the same plain as Eggares is the nearby village of Galini (meaning “serenity”) where we will set out on a gastronomic quest with the help of our host and teacher, Mrs Voula( a local woman who is happy to share her cooking knowledge). The first step to making a great dish is picking out the ingredients and what ingredients would be better than the home-grown fruits, vegetables and herbs found in our host’s own authentic organic farm. You have the chance to see where organic products grow and have a real taste of cultivation and farming .Having assembled everything, we are going to create a traditional Naxian dish from scratch! Enjoy!

Departure 10:00am

Return 14:00

Includes

✓ Private transportation with driver

✓ Pick Up / Drop off at your hotel

Excludes

× Entrance Fees

× Long distance hotel transfers

Itinerary

Day 1

This immersive tour offers a blend of history, agriculture, and culinary arts in Naxos. Starting from your hotel, the journey begins at Eggares, a fertile village known for its rich agricultural heritage. You'll visit the historic olive press museum, dating back to 1884, to learn about traditional olive oil production methods and tools.

Next, the tour takes you to the serene village of Galini. Here, under the guidance of Mrs. Voula, a local expert, you'll embark on a hands-on culinary experience. Begin by harvesting fresh, organic ingredients from her farm, then use them to prepare a traditional Naxian dish from scratch, savoring the essence of authentic local cuisine.

Notes

useful tips:have a light breakfast at the hotel, bring a hat with you, preferably wear your sneakers. for long distances hotel, located in areas such as(orkos, mikri vigla, kastraki & pyrgaki) an extra charge of 54,00 euros/per way will apply.

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