Tasting Rhodes

5.0
(66 reviews)
Rhodes, Greece

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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 historic café

Example Menu

Starter

Tzatziki

Starter

Salad with lettuce, nuts, apple & manouri

Starter

Cheese pies

Starter

Eggplant salad

Starter

Dolmadakia

Main

Goat with chickpeas

Vegetarian dishes can be available upon request

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point

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

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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, & fresh Greek salad—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 learn the secrets of making traditional Greek coffee during a visit to a historic village café.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
Supplied by Trekking Hellas Rhodes

Tags

Cooking Classes
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Food & Drink
Spring Break
Top Product
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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