Taste of Rhodes: Village Cooking, Wine & Traditions

5.0 (85 reviews) Rhodes, Greece
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Duration4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGreek, English
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Rhodes through its flavors on Tasting Rhodes, a unique gastronomic tour with a local host that takes you deep into the island’s culinary traditions and village life.

Highlights
- Visit a traditional mountain village in central Rhodes
- Meet the women of a local agricultural cooperative
- Enjoy wine tasting at a small, family-run winery
- Take part in a hands-on Greek cooking class
- Share a homemade lunch made with local ingredients
- Experience traditional Greek coffee in a local café

Options

Private Winter Tour pick-up

Private Tour 1 - 8 guests
Pickup included

Shared Tour without pick-up

Without pick up and drop off: Meet us on the spot

Extra Date Late 28/10 Without

No pick-up & drop-off service

Extra Date Late 28/10 With

Pick-up and Drop-off service
Pickup included

EXTRA DATE LATE 22/10 WITH

Pickup included

Private Tour with pick-up

Private Tour for 1-8 guests
Pickup included

EXTRA DATE LATE 22/10 WITHOUT
Shared Tour with pick up

With Pick up and drop off
Pickup included

Private Winter Tour No pick-up

Private Tour for 1 - 8 guests: Meet us on the spot

Private Tour without pick-up

Private Tour for 1-8 guests: Meet us on the spot

What's included

  • Local Guide(s)
  • Tasting of 7 local wines (Rhodian Varieties) for 18 years old and above only
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Visit a local cafe for Greek Coffee
  • Cooking Class
  • Full lunch
  • Visit the Apolloniatisses - a local women's co-operative
  • Any personal expenses

What to expect

Discover Rhodes through its flavors on Tasting Rhodes, a unique gastronomic tour with a local host that takes you deep into the island’s culinary traditions and village life. This immersive experience combines food, wine, and warm Rhodian hospitality in an unforgettable setting.

The tour begins with a visit to a women’s agricultural cooperative, where you’ll meet the local women behind the production of traditional Rhodian delicacies and learn how they preserve time-honored recipes.

After a relaxed walk through the village, you’ll visit a local winery to discover indigenous grape varieties and enjoy a tasting of Rhodes’ award-winning wines.

The highlight of the tour is a hands-on cooking lesson with a local cook. Learn how to prepare classic Greek & Rhodian dishes such as tzatziki, eggplant salad, dolmadakia, & traditional cheese pies—using local ingredients and authentic techniques.

Your experience concludes with a delicious homemade lunch, where you’ll enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared together in a friendly, communal setting. Before leaving Apollona, you’ll also enojy a traditional Greek coffee.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Guests should meet us at Apollona village, outside the ‘Apolloniatisses’ Co-Operative.

End point

Guests should meet us at Apollona village, outside the ‘Apolloniatisses’ Co-Operative.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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