About Us

Hello Wanderers!

I'm Katerina Rota, an experience coordinator, storyteller, and passionate local, born and raised on the beautiful island of Naxos. My greatest joy is sharing the island's hidden corners, flavors, and traditions in a way that feels both personal and unforgettable.

With over a decade of experience in storytelling, education, and creating meaningful connections, I founded Real Wanderers in 2021-an idea that began with small, family-friendly experiences and quickly grew into a collection of immersive journeys designed for curious travelers.

Real Wanderers isn't about sightseeing; it's about feeling a place-through its tastes, stories, and traditions. Every experience is crafted with heart, blending Naxos' deep rooted heritage with moments of discovery

and genuine connection.

As someone who calls this island home, my goal is simple: to welcome you as a guest but leave you feeling like a local.

Whether we're sharing a meal, uncovering age-old traditions, or wandering through hidden alleyways, each moment is designed to bring you closer to the true essence of Naxos.

Welcome home-where my island becomes your island, and every experience feels like it was made just for you. I can't wait to share it with you!

#REALMOMENTS

Hear From Our Guests

Jessie

United States
Aug 10, 2024

An absolute MUST when visiting the beautiful Naxos!!!! Me and 2 friends shared the experience with Caterina and she was so wonderful and knows SO much about the Naxian culture! Full of food, baking, and fun tidbits about Naxos. Was such a pleasure and we will certainly be back soon (smiley)

Review from Get Your Guide

Samuele

Switzerland
Aug 30, 2024

Truly an amazing experience, you’ll have trouble finding better in Greece. Katerina explained very well the whole process of olive oil making, and also shared other traveling recommendations. You really can see her passion and competence in what she does and how much she cares for visitors' satisfaction.

Review from Get Your Guide

Dana

United States
Aug 15, 2024

This tour was absolutely amazing! I learned so much about making olive oil, the food was absolutely delicious! So much fun making olive bread! Katerina is an excellent tour guide. Highly recommend.

Review from Get Your Guide

GetYourGuide traveler

Austria
Sep 4, 2024

Thank you for the wonderful experience! 100% recommendation. Thank you for the lovely morning. We really enjoyed it. The food was delicious, and we were able to learn a lot. My daughter was thrilled, especially with the bread baking and painting.

Vanessa

United States
Aug 25, 2024

My son baked, painted, tasted olive oil, and played while I was able to enjoy a delicious meal and take pictures. He enjoyed it so much that he asked if we could return to Naxos next year just to take the tour again. So lovely, well planned, and Katerina is so kind to children.

Review from Google Business

Alexander

Alexander
April 2024

We attended Katerina's family experience in Eggares Olive Press with our two kids. Great experience for parents and kids, learning a lot about olive oil and tasting amazing foods. The kids played at their beautiful backyard, they did gardening, crafting and learned a lot about Ancient Greece, while we were relaxing under their olive trees. We definitely recommend this experience.

Review from Google Business

Shaun – United States

Shaun – United States June 8, 2023

We had an amazing time doing the Naxos Family Experience in Eggares Olive Oil Museum. I highly recommend this experience. Katerina was an incredible host and so good with our 3-year-old. If you are looking for something to do with the whole family (especially the younger ones), this is sure to be a hit. It was educational, we had tasty local food made with the olive oil they make there, drinks, we played Ancient Greek games, and made a lot of great memories. We even got a special gift to take home and boxed up some of the delicious food to go. Our son had so much fun and the adults got to relax and enjoy some amazing food and drinks. Definitely book this experience!

Review from Get Your Guide

GetYourGuide traveler – Italy

GetYourGuide traveler – Italy
Aug 30, 2023

We undertook this activity, which is definitely different from the usual wine tastings. My girlfriend and I had a wonderful time, and we felt welcomed like in a real Greek family. We had the opportunity to taste their great olive oil and homemade food which was delicious. If you visit Naxos, we would definitely recommend this unique experience.