Under the Oaks

Tucked away in the verdant highlands of Naxos lies Kinidaros — a humble yet captivating mountain village framed by olive groves, plane trees, and towering oaks. Life here moves to the rhythm of nature, with just 400 residents who work the land, tend their herds, and carve marble from the island’s storied quarries.

This semi-private journey invites you into the heart of Kinidaros, where a family-run village bakery opens its doors and shares its secrets. Step into the warm, yeasty aroma of tradition as you learn to knead, shape, and prepare your own Naxian pie, crafted with local ingredients and baked to perfection in a traditional wood-fired oven.

With flour-dusted hands and a growing appetite, you’ll make your way beneath the canopy of ancient oak trees, where a rustic Greek picnic awaits — no chairs, no tables, just soft earth, open sky, and the warm hospitality of the island. Spread before you is a generous array of Naxian delicacies: fresh bread, savory pies, handmade cheeses, garden vegetables, and local treats that capture the essence of slow, seasonal living.