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Tasting Rhodes: Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & more in an Authentic Greek village

Location Rhodes, Dodecanese, Greece, Europe
$108.91
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

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!

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Tasting Rhodes Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & more in an Authentic Greek village
Without pick up and drop off
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Visit the Apolloniatisses - a local women's co-operative
  • Full lunch
  • Cooking Class
  • Tasting of 7 local wines (Rhodian Varieties) for 18 years old and above only
  • Local Guide(s)
  • Other
  • Visit a traditional "Kafeneion"
  • Any personal expenses

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

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!

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • 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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    Tasting Rhodes: Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & more in an Authentic Greek village

    Location Rhodes, Dodecanese, Greece, Europe
    $108.91
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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