Cook traditional Naxian recipes Choose from a variety of authentic dishes with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
Relaxed, hands-on experience Enjoy the pace of mountain life as you cook in an open-air kitchen with sweeping views
Locally sourced ingredients Use fresh, seasonal produce grown on Naxos and cooked using the local family traditions
Wine and dine with a view Savor your meal with unlimited organic wine on a terrace overlooking the Naxian highlands
Description
After four decades in New York, your host Eleni returned to her ancestral roots to bring a long-held dream to life: the creation of an eco-luxury retreat in the highlands of Naxos, near the traditional village of Moni. Nestled at 500 meters and surrounded by ancient olive groves, ELaiolithos is a heartfelt tribute to sustainable living, Cycladic tradition, and local craftsmanship - with sweeping views over the Aegean and the Naxian landscape.
From restored olive presses to handpicked ingredients, many from Eleni's family farm, everything reflects her deep connection to the land and her desire to share the authentic soul of Naxos.
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This is more than a cooking class - it is a hands-on, heart-led experience. Set on a sun-drenched terrace, you will prepare traditional Naxian recipes at your own pace, in tune with the island's relaxed rhythm. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are thoughtfully included, so every guest feels welcome and cared for. As you cook, you will hear stories and traditions from the mountainous region - woven through Eleni's memories of a childhood shaped by her father's life as a shepherd in these hills.
Afterward, gather to enjoy a full-course meal you helped create, paired with unlimited local organic wine. With every bite and every view, you will taste the essence of this place.
More than a host - a true local guide. Eleni is not only your host but your connection to the island's soul. As a seasoned traveler herself, she knows what matters: authenticity, intention, and meaningful connection. She shares personal tips, hidden gems, and local secrets - from chapels to scenic walks, coves, and culinary stops you will not find in any guidebook.
Come as a guest, leave as a friend. This cooking course is not just about food - it is about stories, traditions, and moments that stay with you. Spaces are limited to preserve the intimacy of the experience.
Reserve your place today and come taste Naxos at its most genuine - through the hands, heart, and home of a true local. And just so you know - unexpected delights await... some you will taste, others you will take with you.
Your email ticket will contain all the information you need for an easy and smooth experience. You’ll get contact details, meeting point or pick up details with a Google map, our direct line (in case you need it) and much more.
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Please bring with you
Comfortable shoes and clothes
Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat
Includes & excludes
Cooking equipment (aprons, utensils, etc.)
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
Unlimited organic wine on a spacious terrace
Transfers
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Cancel up to 24hrs prior for a 100% refund
Contact us at least 24hrs before the commencement of your excursion and we will organize a refund of your full payment.
The time for the payment to arrive in your account will vary depending on your bank, but typically it is about a week.
In order to combat fraud, we will not proceed with the refund until we can see the money for the payment in our account.
Changing your booking date depends on availability and cannot be guaranteed. Prices may also vary depending on the season.
Location
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ELaiolithos Halki - Keramoti street, Naxos, Cyclades, 84302, Greece
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