Recently Viewed
Naxos: Half-Day Cooking Class at Basiliko for a Naxian Cuisine Experience
5.0
283 Ratings
Basilikó Tavern
Discover the mysteries behind Naxian cuisine in a 4-hour cooking class. Take a trip to one of Naxos’ most traditional villages and uncover culinary tricks from your teacher with ample opportunities for hands-on cooking!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
learn more
Highlights
- Basilikó Tavern - Learn about the traditional cuisine of Naxos, Greek food, or satisfy you passion for cooking with a traditional cooking course at a rural village. All dishes are made from local and fresh ingredients and with pure organic products. Learn all the secrets of herbs and aromatic plants.
At the end, the cooking lesson turns into a feast as you enjoy the dishes you have prepared, along with local wine and traditional music. The lessons will take place in small or large groups, in couples and families, upon agreement, at the times and days you choose.
If you choose to, walk along the river and get to know some of the beauties of the village. Make the most of more than a simple cooking lesson, but a rich experience, as you cut vegetables and fruits from the garden or even make cheese together with the villagers!
What's Included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
- Transportation available (extra charge)
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
Location
Basilikó Tavern
The meeting point is at Basiliko tavern in Mesi Potamia village. We can offer you transportation with an extra charge comparing where are you staying. Please do not hesitate to contact with us.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(283 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
508bhavanp
Aug 25, 2024
Absolute highlight - a truly authentic family-owned and loved experience - An absolute highlight of our trip. This was one of the most wholesome and engaging experiences we had. Went to Naxos on a family trip with my partner parents and sister and took the evening class. Stumbled on the recommendation on instagram and so very worth it - the property and local village was so authentic and picturesque, the family host - siblings - were so charming and really catered to the group and just really have a talent for human connection and entertaining. The food was some of the best we had (the veggies and orange cake were to die for) and really neat history on the farm! Would highly highly recommend - there was even a family witn three 8 yo and younger children who joined! Of note, if you drive yourself, google maps leads you on an unnecessary tiny back dirt road - make sure to ask locals or take the proper highway!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Beth_c
Aug 25, 2024
Greek Goodness - Amazing experience, Jack our host did a wonderful job making us feel at home and explained everything in great detail. Food was amazing!
Review provided by Viator
Janie
Aug 19, 2024
Wonderful experience - My friend and I had such a wonderful time learning about Anna’s family farm and re-creating some Greek dishes! The atmosphere was top level and the food was out of this world! Big thank you to Anna and her family for being so welcoming, knowledgeable and kind.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
K4433fxnicolag
Aug 17, 2024
Fun family day out - This was a wonderful experience for our whole family. Our children (12 and 15) really enjoyed it. The cooking class and experience is a family run affair. You pick your own vegetables from the farm, make some delicious food, eat lunch, are taken on an interesting tour of the area around the farm including a local fort built by the Venetians and are taught some Greek dancing. We also enjoyed the social experience of meeting travellers from all over.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Renee_b
Aug 12, 2024
Lots of fun and so yum - We had such a fun day of learning about farming and cooking delicious Greek food. The hospitality was so welcoming and warm and it felt more like I was invited to lunch with friends than doing a class. Such a highlight of our trip and I can’t recommend highly enough
Review provided by Viator
Mary
Aug 10, 2024
Fun evening on a farm in Naxos - What a fabulous afternoon in Naxos - Anna was extremely responsive and helpful, and she helped us coordinate transportation to/from the tour. The wine was flowing, the farm was very cute and we had an amazing time playing with the family dog and singing both Greek and American songs after dinner ended. If you’re thinking about doing this tour, I can’t recommend this enough! Going back ASAP :)
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Alliefcarter14
Aug 8, 2024
Unique Experience in Naxos! - I had another tour booked for my group of 3 and then I saw on Instagram Basiliko Farm experience come up. I’m so glad I switched. Anna & her family lead an absolutely phenomenal tour of their family’s farm. You make two traditional dishes with fresh produce you pick, have wine/lemonade and finish off by Greek dancing. So much fun if you’re looking for a unique experience in Naxos! Great time meeting other people too.
Review provided by Viator
Boardingpass463670
Aug 7, 2024
Fantastic experience - Anna took us on a tour of the grounds. We picked eggplants, tomatoes, onions and peppers and we were set to prepare our dinner. Meeting fellow travelers was a high point of the experience. We went off to another tour of historic structures on the property and upon our return, the food we had prepared was cooked and we were ready to eat. Overall an excellent experience.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Brendan_j
Aug 6, 2024
Incredibly fun with great hosts - Easily the best part of our entire Greece trip. You get to cook, eat, dance, smash plates, and we even sang karaoke after dinner. Highly recommend!
Review provided by Viator
Megan_l
Aug 4, 2024
Cooking class/Vegetable cutting class? - Honest review...
We did have a nice time on this trip but i would have like to have known the below ahead of booking as we may not have gone through with it. Anna and the family are lovely and welcoming and their site is beautiful.
However, i would not describe this to be a cooking class. After finding and cutting your own veg within a group on the day the task at hand is to peel and cut the vegetables within the large group. You yourself will not be doing any of the cooking which is what i understand a cooking class to be.
Review provided by Viator