Costa Navarino Experiences 2022

Navarino Experiences 2022

Dive into a new perspective in life, cook with the help of local women, discover ancient rituals under the rays of the sun, learn the myths and legends about great gods and goddesses under the stars and become part of the Messinian tradition.

AUTHENTIC VILLAGE COOKING and DINING Visit our picturesque village home and discover traditional Messinian cooking with the help of local women who will share authentic family recipes passed down from mother to daughter. Family package (1-5 pax): 375€ 6 or more: 75€ /adult & 30€/child Duration: 3hrs

OLIVE OIL TASTING Join a unique olive oil tasting session and learn by local experts how to descent the subtle flavors of the region’s renowned extra virgin olive oil. You are in a region that produces excellent quality extra virgin olive oil, and which has been part of people’s daily lives for centuries. Family package (1-5 pax): 225€ 6 people & up 45€ p.p. Duration: 1 hr

OLIVE HARVESTING *Seasonal Activity: Oct - Nov During discover all the steps of this time-honored tradition by seeing how the olives are harvested and visiting the local olive press, before finally tasting the extra virgin olive oil that has just been produced right before your eyes. Fee: 65€ p.p. (30€ kids under 12 y.o.) Family package (1-5 pax): 400€ Exclusive option(6 or more: 65€ /adult & 30€/child) Duration: 2,5hrs

WINE Master Class Expand your enological knowledge at our Wine Master classes led by our expert sommelier. Learn about Greek and local wines and assess the characteristics of certain Messinian Varieties. Fee (2 – 20 pax): 45€ p.p. Exclusive option (1-5 pax): 250€ Duration: 1hr

FARM TO TABLE COOKING EXPERIENCE Visit the organic vegetable garden, collect the seasonal produce and enjoy a delicious outdoor meal surrounded by nature. The menu features dishes prepared with the freshest local ingredients, while you meet people that share the same love for pure products and traditional recipes. Family package (1-5 pax): 400€ 6 or more: 80€ /adult & 30€/child Duration: 3hrs

MYTHS, LEGENDS and FOLKTALES These stories, passed down from generation to generation, are brought to life through interactive narration, presented in the most evocative setting in the Messinian countryside under the stars and the olive trees. EFaxmcluils6yivoperaecmkxoap4rgée0re:0ie(51€n0-5c€epp(a.1xp-1).:04p0a0x€): DDuurraattiioonn:: 11,,55hhrr

PHILOSOPHY WALK Led by classical scholars, these walks offer a unique opportunity to discuss important modern-day issues through the prism of ancient Greek philosophical thinking and find answers to contemporary problems by drawing on the wisdom of the past. Family package (1-5 pax): 400€ 6 or more: 50€ p.p. Duration: 1,5hr

Botanical Tour Learn how to recognize these gifts of nature and use them for their health benefits or in everyday cooking. Many local trees, flowers and herbs are associated with ancient myths and folktales, while the garden vegetables are the centerpiece of the Mediterranean and the Messinian diet. Complimentary activity Duration: 1 hr Exclusive option available with a fee

Astronomy Nights *Seasonal Activity Each Astronomy Night begins when the stars come out and usually lasts a couple of hours, when planets glow brightly in the sky and starlight illuminates the night. Family package (1-4 pax): 100€ 5 or more: 25€ /adult & 15€/child Duration: 1 hr

Art tour A 60-minute guided tour of the art collections gives guests the opportunity to gain an appreciation of artworks and artifacts of the 17th-19th centuries. Complimentary activity Duration: 1,5 hr Exclusive option available with a fee

The Diary of a Monk Explore this impressively restored monastery, Andromonastiro and discover what it was like to live there more than 300 years ago: clothing, food, rituals, punishment, work and... perils. The tour concludes with an exclusively arranged treat of the finest local produce in the Synodikon hall, the very same hall where – centuries ago – travelers were received and offered hospitality. Fee from 180€ p.p. (transfers, guide, tickets, snack) Group of 6 Duration: 5hr

The King’s Landing Explore the fascinating site through an engaging Q & A, learn how to read and write some logograms of Linear B, the earliest attested form of Greek, and create your own writing system, the one and only “Linear D” (since A, B and C are already taken!). In the \"throne room\" of the best preserved Mycenaean palace ever discovered, you will also have the opportunity to participate in an intriguing philosophical game! Fee from 100€ p.p. (transfers, guide, tickets) Group of 6 Duration: 4hr

Young GARDENERS This fun outdoor activity, organized by the SandCastle, encourages children to discover nature at first hand so that they can better understand the connection between farm and fork. Kids become young gardeners as they learn to plant seeds and gather seasonal fruits. They will also spend time with our chef preparing traditional recipes on the spot. Fee: from 36€ p.p. Duration: 2hrs Exclusive option available

YOUNG ARCHAEOLOGISTS This fun learning opportunity by the SandCastle is ideal for children aged 4-11, who can go on a dig and discover hidden artifacts as well as study the finds, uncover their secrets, and become archaeological detectives as they try to crack the code of an ancient script. Fee: from 36€ p.p. Duration: 2hrs Exclusive option available

Fishing Experience Visit Gialova Lagoon, one of the most iconic spots in Messinia and discover the art of shore fishing using the method of Catch & Release with the help of local fisherman. Fee: adults: 80 € p.p kids: 60 € p.p Duration: 3 hrs

For more information, please contact Navarino Collections (+30) 2723091115 Ext. 81115/81130 [email protected]