Village Visit and Gastronomical Explorations
Discover the off-the-beaten-path small villages, taste homemade starters, and a panoramic drive with marble quarries views.
The
Overview
Highlights
- Explore three local villages of Naxos
- Taste homemade dishes and discover classic Naxian tastes
- Enjoy the panoramic drive through villages
- Visit a 100-year-old distillery and taste the Naxos’ famous citron liquor
- Indulge in a delightful cheese and wine-tasting
Know before you go
Recommended for
All ages
Group
12 people or less
Food & Drink
Homemade starters, local delicacies and sweets
What you’ll do
An hour later, you’ll continue your scenic drive, climbing to the mountain village of Apeiranthos. It’s famous for its marble streets and medieval architecture – a must-see! Here, you’ll explore the quaint alleyways of the enchanting village with your guide on a walking tour and then indulge in a delightful cheese and wine-tasting experience as you savor the unique flavors of traditional Naxian dishes.
Your next stop is Chalki village, the former capital of the island. Its lovely old mansions, picturesque churches, and colorful alleys create an atmosphere that travels you back in time. You’ll visit a 100-year-old distillery and taste the Naxos’ famous citron liquor served with a delicious locally prepared custard pie.
Start times
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MondayNot available
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Tuesday10:00 am
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WednesdayNot available
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ThursdayNot available
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Friday10:00 am
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SaturdayNot available
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SundayNot available
What’s included
- All the tastings
- English speaking local guide
travel itinerary includes exploring three local villages of Naxos. You will have the opportunity to taste homemade dishes and discover classic Naxian tastes. Enjoy a panoramic drive through villages and visit a 100-year-old distillery to taste Naxos’ famous citron liquor. Indulge in a delightful cheese and wine-tasting experience as well.
Before embarking on this journey, it is recommended for all ages and suitable for groups of 12 people or less. Food and drink provided include homemade starters, local delicacies, and sweets.
Your adventure begins by meeting your guide at Naxos bus station and taking a 15-minute ride to Kourounochori, a small village surrounded by lush greenery. You will meet a local farmer sharing his family’s olive oil and expertise in olive harvesting. The scenic drive continues to the mountain village of Apeiranthos, known for its marble streets and medieval architecture. Explore the village, enjoy a cheese and wine-tasting, and savor traditional Naxian dishes.
The next stop is Chalki village, the former capital of the island. Visit a 100-year-old distillery to taste Naxos’ famous citron liquor paired with a locally prepared custard pie.
The tour is available on Tuesday at 10:00 am and Friday at 10:00 am. All tastings and an English-speaking local guide are included in the package.
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