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.

People that live alongside Nature often say that the New Moon is the beginning of a cycle and thus a time for new beginnings, a moment of a cosmic reset: the ideal time to set new intentions and goals that we’ll develop as the moon waxes toward fullness… Celebrate the second most important moment of the moon cycle and make a fresh start, with lots of wine and music! Join our monthly live music event and enjoy a memorable night at a beautiful vineyard, while drinking delicious wines from the Cyclades and listening to some international tunes in the rhythms of jazz, swing, bossa nova, blues, and more! The Curly Tones, a newly formed but quite versatile duet of two jazz loving young artists with a surprisingly vast repertoire and their own unique style, will be there to play with some jazz standards, sway you in the rhythms of swing, bossa nova and more, as well as to revisit some old greek songs and embelish them with their creative ideas! Enjoy the music and experience the lovely atmosphere of our favorite family-run vineyard, while savoring a selection of Cycladic wines curated by the Oinohoros Wine Bar & Shop. Choose from a plentiful variety of local cheese and cold cuts (and more) to accompany your delicious wines. Take part in this unique, monthly celebration and enjoy a fun and refreshing night under the stars! * For all you dedicated wine lovers out there, who wish to get in the spirit of the evening by learning more about local varieties, growing methods and wine on the island of Dionysus, join us earlier and be welcomed by a refreshing sparkling wine and an informative walk around the vines, in a sunset vineyard tour led by the young land owner. A wine maker and lover himself, your host will brief you on everything you need to know about greek wine in all its stages; from production to consumption!

Enjoy a great opportunity to meet the locals, be immersed into the authentic Naxian life, make cheese, taste homemade delicacies, go on a vineyard tour, taste delicious local wines and learn about wine making in the island of Dionysus, the God of wine! In a small cheese farm located deep into mainland Naxos, you’ll get a taste of what locals all over Naxos really do in their everyday lives and how the renowned Naxian cheeses are made. In this hands-on, off the beaten path experience, you’ll get to meet lovely farmers, feed the farm animals, observe and help the owners make the “arseniko” signature cheese. You will get to taste all kinds of local goodies made with products taken from the farm, drink the owner’s house wine and exchange life experiences over the family table. Next up, a beautiful, family-run vineyard, where the owner will welcome you and show you around his dear vines while commenting on terroir, indigenous varieties and traditional vs modern methods of wine making during a 20-30min vineyard tour. Then, the passionate and deeply knowledgeable wine maker will guide you through a tasting of five different local wines, paired with more Naxian cheese, including the famous “graviera”.

A pinch of history and a bellyful of Naxian culinary delights in a stroll around Hora’s most mouthwatering locations. The town of Naxos, also known as “Hora”, definitely has more than meets the eye. Tons of history packed in just a few square kilometers and so many options to choose from! Let us take you to the places that we think best tell the story of this island as a whole. In this foodie tour you will begin your walk around the Old Town maze. You will climb up the Venetian Castle, where you’ll enjoy a snack inspired by the Venetian presence on Naxos and learn how the Italian conquerors influenced local cuisine too, while gazing at the breathtaking views from the highest point. Then, you will visit a family-run tavern to savor traditional Naxian recipes. Enjoy a plentiful traditional dinner, customized to your preferences (please inform us regarding your likes and dislikes: let us know if you prefer meat/seafood/vegetarian options). You will then have your palates all cleaned up with some refreshing ice cream, made with local milk from the farms of Naxos. Off to one of the oldest liqueur stores of Naxos, where the original PDO Naxian liquer, the famous “Kitron” is distributed from. Discover the history and taste this special liquor, Then, you will be taken to one of the Town’s oldest grocery stores to enjoy a tasting of a variety of Naxian cheeses and to check out herbs, olives and oh so much more. And to close the walk in style, enjoy a visit to a cute wine bar hidden in the heart of Naxos Town where the young, knowledgeable and passionate wine producer will guide you through a wine tasting session of Greek varieties only. Highlights - Full dinner with traditional recipes in small family tavern - Informative walk up the Venetian Castle - Landmark terrace café, for a Venetian-inspired delicacy - Ice-cream stop - Old grocery store - Old liqueur store - local PDO liqueur tasting - Wine bar - Cycladic wine tasting session