Day 01
Perivoli Farm Experience and Wood-Fire Cooking Class
- The tour commences at a family-owned farm located near the village of Melanes.
- To begin, guests will have the opportunity to meet a diverse range of farm animals, including chickens, rabbits, pigs, peacocks, and more. You will also have the chance to collect the day's freshly laid eggs.
- Following that, a visit to the olive groves will allow you to learn about the methods used to cultivate healthy trees and produce top-quality olive oil.
- Next, we will guide you through the potato fields, introducing you to the renowned Naxian potato.
- You will then have the chance to explore various fruit trees and sample the delicious seasonal fruits they yield.
- The experience continues with a visit to the vineyard and vegetable garden, where you can gather the finest seasonal produce.
- Finally, you will collaborate in cooking traditional Naxian recipes over a wood fire. This culinary adventure includes preparing a Naxian omelette and an appetizer such as zucchini balls, with tzatziki as a dipping sauce, savouring Naxian potatoes, sampling a variety of Naxos cheeses, preparing a main dish such as 'briam' or 'gemista', and enjoying locally produced house wine. To top it off, you will have the opportunity to taste a spoonful of our homemade fruit preserves.
- To conclude, if you're in the mood for some fun, you can even take part in lively traditional Naxian dances together.
