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Scenic Valley Tour: Historic Olive Press and Local Wine
4.9
17 Ratings
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Experience Naxos: Cook traditional recipes, tour historic sites, and dance to live music. Savor local wine and fresh produce. Join the fun!
Experience Naxos: Cook traditional recipes, tour historic sites, and dance to live music. Savor local wine and fresh produce. Join the fun!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Flerio Melanes Kouros - This experience is located in the “Flerio” area, near the village of Melanes. Positioned next to the renowned Kouros of Melanes statue and enriched by ancient springs that sustain our thriving garden, our cooking classes represent the pinnacle of culinary delight. The culinary journey commences with a tribute to local…
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Flerio Melanes Kouros - This experience is located in the “Flerio” area, near the village of Melanes. Positioned next to the renowned Kouros of Melanes statue and enriched by ancient springs that sustain our thriving garden, our cooking classes represent the pinnacle of culinary delight. The culinary journey commences with a tribute to local recipes and the freshest ingredients sourced directly from our abundant garden. Discover traditional cooking techniques and master the art of preparing beloved Greek dishes. The crackling fire and the aroma of local ingredients blend to create an unforgettable sensory “empeiria” (experience). As your dishes reach perfection, enjoy a leisurely visit to the nearby Kouros of Melanes statue. After a delightful lunch accompanied by local wine, immerse yourself in the authentic sounds of Naxian culture with live traditional music featuring the captivating tunes of the violin and lute. Join us as we lead you through the rhythmic steps of local dances, allowing you to fully engage with the island’s rich traditions.
The experience is not wheelchair accessible due to a 3-minute easy downhill hike to reach the farm.
What's Included
- English Guide
- Homemade sweets and drinks
- Lunch
- Local drinks and wine
- English Guide
- Homemade sweets and drinks
- Lunch
- Local drinks and wine
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
Additional Information
Begin your adventure with local beverages and delightful sweets. Embark on a Scenic Valley Tour of the historic valley, where you can pick fresh fruits and vegetables directly from the trees and gardens. Explore an ancient Historic Olive Press and discover the traditional methods of olive oil production. Experience traditional local recipes, cooking in…
Begin your adventure with local beverages and delightful sweets. Embark on a Scenic Valley Tour of the historic valley, where you can pick fresh fruits and vegetables directly from the trees and gardens. Explore an ancient Historic Olive Press and discover the traditional methods of olive oil production. Experience traditional local recipes, cooking in a wood oven and over an open fire. While the delicious food cooks, enjoy a guided tour to the Kouros Statue. Relish your culinary creations paired with our local wine. After a delightful lunch, dive into the authentic sounds of Naxian culture with the captivating melodies of the violin and lute. Learn the basic steps of traditional dances and join in the fun for a truly immersive Naxos experience.
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. Or if you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
- We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 18 years old and above. Minor travelers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
Location
Estia Kouros Empeiria
Φλεριό
The meeting point is the parking area of Kouros Statue. We will be waiting there holding a sign with our logo.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any further assistance.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(17 Ratings)
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Deborah_b
Sep 19, 2025
Spent the day with my... - Spent the day with my adult son with this delightful family; who went above and beyond to cater to our small group of 13 visitors from USA, Switzerland, Australia & New Zealand. Our host's made us feel part of the family; we were given the history of the farm that came from the host's fathers family. A detailed walk through the garden, picking organic herbs & vegetables for our meal. Next we all prepared the meal together, with many tips given by our host's. Our food was cooked to perfection by the host's Grandfather in a woodfired oven & plate. The BEST food I have tasted in Greece; served with the families Rose wine. Then we were treated to traditional music & song from father & son combo. I cannot say enough about how truly humbling and uplifting this trip was!! Just do it ! You won't be disappointed. Thank you Thank you !
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Lbussard
Sep 16, 2025
Wonderful Greek family experience - Absolutely the best cooking tour we have done. The authenticity of the Greek culture shined through at this family farm where they have lived and worked for generations. We have visited Naxos numerous times and taken other cooking classes this was by far the best.
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John
Sep 13, 2025
Great local experience with a lovely family! - Great food and location with a super nice, local family. After picking vegetables on their farm, we prepared some delicious food and got to hear some traditional music at the end. Highly recommend!
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Micheleaj309bt
Sep 12, 2025
An unforgettable experience! - What an incredible day! The farm is gorgeous, the food was amazing, and the hosts were extraordinary. I can sincerely say, this tour was a highlight of our time in Greece, we cannot wait to return and renew our acquaintance with Katerina and her lovely family.
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842kimmyc
Sep 6, 2025
Great cooking experience with lovely family - We had a really fantastic time with the family. We took a walk through their garden and they explained all the vegetable and fruit there with very interesting facts on the side. The food we made - it was more then enough for everybody and everything tasted so great! It has been a really great experience and i would recommend it to old and young! :)
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Dana_i
Sep 5, 2025
Do not miss this experience! - INFINITY STARS. I could go on and on about this experience, but the tl;dr is DO NOT MISS THIS. I’ve traveled extensively and this was absolutely one of my top favorite travel experiences ever. The family, the farm, the food, the music, everything was absolutely top tier. I wish I could move here and hang out with them every day. Picking the vegetables from their own farm and cooking it all into this absolutely delicious authentic meal. Then the music they played! The grandparents are the cutest ever. I cannot say enough about everyone and everything. My friend said this will probably be the best meal she’s ever had, and the food wasn’t even the best part. Do not hesitate to book this. Estianaxos.com or IG: estia_kouros_empeiria. Thank you for such a great experience!
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Jeffl194
Sep 1, 2025
Dont miss out on this experience , the food and host (family) are one of a KIND!!! - This was amazing we where able to pick all the fresh produce right on the property.
The family is one of a kind the absolute best people we have met while in Greece.
We where treated to the produce that we picked and prepared. We where shown how to make different Greek dishes. The family was so kind that one of the persons in our group it was there birthday and they made a birthday cake for her. I would recommend this to everyone.
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Rhondakm7984cv
Aug 29, 2025
Delightful!! Don’t miss this experience!! - Amazing. Authentic. Magical. This will be our stand out experience so far on our visit to Greece. Best cooking class, true farm to table !!! We felt right at home. Beautiful family allowing us to share their heritage, experience their amazing food, wine, and their culture! Thank you! Will be a cherished memory, always!
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James_k
Aug 29, 2025
Must do experience - Just like visiting friends at their house. Very welcoming great food great experience The family is just wonderful makes you feel right at home.
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Kiras159
Sep 16, 2025
Unique and beautiful setting, welcoming family - Estia and her family have a very special spot in Naxos, with access to water that makes gardening possible. They open it up to visitors and share the gardens, wood-fired oven and stove, and authentic Greek mountain music. We had a delicious vegetarian meal, but the music was the real highlight for us. Cooking was fairly simple recipes that we certainly know how to make already on our own (vegetables stuffed with rice, fried bread, zucchini blossoms) and awfully high in carbs for my taste, but very fresh. The setting was gorgeous and we loved hearing the family's patriarch and his son improvise singing and fiddle/lute. Watching Estia's young daughter singlehandedly tackle the dishes was impressive too.
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