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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!
Example Menu
Starter
Tzatziki
Starter
Salad with lettuce, zucchini, apple & manouri
Starter
Cheese pies
Starter
Eggplant salad
Starter
Dolmadakia
Main
Goat with chickpeas
Vegetarian dishes can be available upon request
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Guests should meet us at Apollona village, outside the ‘Apolloniatisses’ Co-Operative.
What to expect
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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience 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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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