Enjoy some wine tasting in a small local winery
Learn how to cook Greek recipes and Rhodian specialities first-hand with an expert cook!" /> Enjoy some wine tasting in a small local winery
Learn how to cook Greek recipes and Rhodian specialities first-hand with an expert cook!" /> Enjoy some wine tasting in a small local winery
Learn how to cook Greek recipes and Rhodian specialities first-hand with an expert cook!" />

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

Rhodes, Greece
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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!

Description

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!


Sample Menu

• Tzatziki
• Salad with lettuce, zucchini, apple & manouri
• Cheese pies
• Eggplant salad
• Dolmadakia
• Goat with chickpeas - Vegetarian dishes can be available upon request

Inclusions

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

Exclusions

  • Any personal expenses

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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