Naxos spirit tasting – A unique opportunity to enjoy some delicious spirits!
Highlights
- Tour in Naxos with An expert guide
- Visit family run distillery
- A visit to wine bar
- Kitron and local spirits tasting
- Kitron tree garden tour
- Visit village of Halki
Naxos spirit tasting - A unique opportunity to enjoy some delicious spirits! At a Glance
Welcome to the Naxos spirits tasting! This is your chance to learn about the local spirits from an expert guide. You'll visit two different distilleries and get to taste the Kitron spirit. You'll also tour a Kitron tree garden and visit the village of Halki. This is a great opportunity to learn about the local culture and enjoy some delicious spirits. Thanks for choosing the Naxos spirits tasting!
Naxos spirit tasting - A unique opportunity to enjoy some delicious spirits! In Detail
Welcome to the wonderful world of Naxos spirits! This expert-led tasting experience will take you on a journey through some of the island's finest distilleries, where you'll get to sample Kitron and other local spirits.
You'll start your adventure at a wine bar, where you'll get to try some of the island's best spirits. Then it's off to visit the Kitron tree garden, where you'll learn about the history and production of this unique spirit.
Finally, you'll visit the picturesque village of Halki, where you'll have the opportunity to purchase some of the delicious spirits you've sampled along the way. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the fascinating world of Naxos spirits, so don't miss out!
What makes Naxos spirit tasting - A unique opportunity to enjoy some delicious spirits! unique?
Naxos is a Greek island known for its stunning beaches and lush landscapes. However, it also has a long history of producing high-quality spirits. The Naxos Spirit Tasting is a unique opportunity to sample some of the island's best-known products. During the tour, you will visit a Kitron tree garden. You will also have the chance to taste local spirits and learn about their production. In addition, you will visit the village of Halki, where you can explore the island's culture and history. The Naxos Spirit Tasting is a rare chance to experience the best of what the island has to offer.
Naxos spirit tasting - A unique opportunity to enjoy some delicious spirits! Itinerary
Tour begins with a visit to a family business that produces kitron. You will have the opportunity to meet the two families who produce Kitron and sample their secret, century-old recipes during this tour.
Explore a citron tree garden and learn from the young members of the family about kitron tree. You will have the opportunity to see the big kitron fruits. The fruit is also used to make marmalade and candy. kitron trees are grown commercially for their fruits, but they are also grown as ornamental plants. The trees are evergreen and can reach a height of 15 feet. kitron fruits are oval-shaped and have a thin, yellow-orange skin. The flesh of the fruit is white and contains many seeds.
After learning about the production process in the distillation room, you will have a private kitron tasting.
You will then go to another distillery, this one in the Halki village. There, You will be able to sample the 5-generation-old secret kitron recipe and possibly identify the variations.
Finally, In the center of Naxos Town, you will go to a wine bar to sample other variations of traditional Greek liqueurs.
Inclusions
-
All the food tasting
-
Local expert guide
-
Hotel pick up / drop off
-
All VAT & Taxes
-
Wine tour
-
Drinks
Exclusions
-
Gratuities
Things to know before booking
A private tour / half day tour
Naxos spirits tour
Naxos private tours
Provided by Philema food tours
Local produce Kitron is like local wine for Naxos
What is "Kitron"? (Citron Liqueur)
If you ask someone from the Cyclades what "kitron" is, they'll likely tell you it's a local liqueur. But what you may not know is that the term "kitron" actually refers to the citrus fruit that is used to make the liqueur. The fruit is thought to have originated in either India or China, and it soon became a staple ingredient in many Mediterranean cuisines.
Today, the most famous kitron produce comes from the island of Naxos, where it is used to make a variety of liqueurs and spirits. However, Not just the cyclades produce kitron; in recent years, this versatile fruit has been gaining popularity all over Greece. So next time you're looking for a unique flavor profile, be sure to give family produce kitron a try.
Meeting Point
Hotel pick up
Cancelation Policy
YOUR DEPOSIT IS FULLY REFUNDABLE UP TO 10 DAYS BEFORE YOUR TOUR DATE. (free cancellation)
0-9 DAYS BEFORE YOUR TOUR DATE, 0% IS REFUNDABLE.
NO-SHOW: 0% IS REFUNDABLE.
