Traditional Cooking Experience at Village Farm, Naxos

The cultural immersion begins with a private transfer from your hotel up into Naxos' mountains and to a tiny village, where you'll receive a warm welcome and an introduction to a farming family's home and history. After that, roll up your sleeves and get ready to prepare a traditional meal using organic ingredients grown on the family farm and based on recipes passed down for generations!

Start by making the appetizers, which include various local cheeses and meats, and learn the importance of using fresh ingredients straight from the garden as you prepare a salad or starter. Next, create the main course, which could range from moussaka to stuffed tomatoes, depending on the season. Your host will share tips and traditional techniques as you cook, and you'll learn some classic recipes you can recreate at home.

While the food is cooking, you'll have time to step outside for a stroll, explore the family farm, meet some of the other residents, discover centuries-old olive trees, and stop by the village church. As lunchtime rolls around, sit down with your hosts for a delicious meal you helped prepare, and sip local Naxian wine as you chat about Greek culture and hear stories from the village's history. When it's time to say your goodbyes, your driver will be waiting to transfer you back to your hotel.