Tasting Rhodes: Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & more in an Authentic Greek village
Overview
On this tour you will discover the culture and customs of Rhodes through its gastronomical and culinary traditions. Tasting Rhodes helps you dive deep into the culture and customs of the island where Food and Drink are concerned. Let your taste buds be amazed on this introduction to all things Greek! An unforgettable experience where you get to try the wine and cuisine of Rhodes. You even get in on the action with your cookery class!
Highlights of Taste of Rhodes:
Visit a traditional village on the foothills of Mt Profitis Ilias, in the central part of Rhodes Island
Visit a women’s agricultural cooperative and a traditional "Kafeneion"
Enjoy some wine tasting in a small local winery
Learn how to cook Greek recipes and Rhodian specialities first-hand with an expert cook!
What's Included
- Lunch Full lunch
- Alcoholic beverages Tasting of 7 local wines (Rhodian Varieties) for 18 years old and above only
- Visit a traditional "Kafeneion"
- All Fees and Taxes
- Cooking Class
- Visit the Apolloniatisses - a local women's co-operative
- Local Guide(s)
- Any personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Eparchiaki Odos Apollona
Apollona 851 06, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
The tour starts in the unspoilt mountain village of Apollona nestled on the foothills of Profitis Ilias.
First, you will stop for a quick tour of an all-women’s agricultural co-operative and learn how these proud, resourceful women run their enterprise and why they decided to do so. Here you will see them making one of their local delicacies and be introduced to all their products.
From there, after a relaxing walk through the village, you will visit a local winery and learn about various Rhodian grape varieties. Here, after sampling some local wines you will understand first-hand why Rhodes produces many award-winning wines.
The highlight of the tour will be a cooking class from an expert local cook in the village who will share her secrets in making traditional, famous Greek dishes including tzatziki and aubergine salad. Learn how to make dolmadakia and Greek cheese pies too!
Finally, you conclude your time in Apollona by feasting on the exceptional lunch that you and your fellow cooks have lovingly prepared.
Before you leave Apollona, you will visit a traditional Greek Kafeneion and learn how to prepare the most traditional Greek Coffee and of course sample one for yourselves!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Full lunch.
- Alcoholic beverages. Tasting of 7 local wines (Rhodian Varieties) for 18 years old and above only.
- Visit a traditional "Kafeneion".
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Cooking Class.
- Visit the Apolloniatisses - a local women's co-operative.
- Local Guide(s).
- Any personal expenses.
The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Tasting Rhodes: Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & more in an Authentic Greek village is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
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Mar 2024What's Included
- LunchFull lunch
- Alcoholic beveragesTasting of 7 local wines (Rhodian Varieties) for 18 years old and above only
- Visit a traditional "Kafeneion"
- All Fees and Taxes
- Cooking Class
- Visit the Apolloniatisses - a local women's co-operative
- Local Guide(s)
- Any personal expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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