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

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4 hours
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1 - 10 guests
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English, Greek
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Immerse yourself in Rhodes' culinary traditions with a cooking class, wine tasting, and more. Visit a traditional village, a women's cooperative, and learn authentic Greek recipes firsthand.

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10 meals

Experience Details

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!

Sample Menu

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

What You Get

Visit a traditional "Kafeneion"
Local Guide(s)
Alcoholic beverages
Tasting of 7 local wines (Rhodian Varieties) for 18 years old and above only
Any personal expenses

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

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!

Meeting & Pickup

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Ariaki, Eparchiaki Odos Apollona, Rodos, Greece, GR, 851 06

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Guests should meet us at Apollona village, outside the ‘Apolloniatisses’ Co-Operative.
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This experience ends at the meeting point.

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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Unbelievably fun activity in Rhodes! ❤️
July 01, 2025
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Had a very nice and tasteful day! Around 10 am the group was complete at the cottage and we got to know each other better. Then we got a tour of the ancient Greek cottage. Then we started cooking ...read more

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Canes home full of delicious food & lovely memories!
June 10, 2025
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Great day! Prepared some local dishes with a chef at a village taverna. Visited a womens co-operative making and selling traditional bakery products, has a wine tasting at a local family wine produ...read more

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Cooking class and village tour
May 24, 2025
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We had a great time in Rhodes ! Panos was our guide and he was beyond amazing ! Not only was he informative but he was also so helpful with my mother who was a wheelchair. The food we made was won...read more

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An amazing, special experience!!
May 12, 2025
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This tour was one of the most special experienes we had during a 7-night cruise. Most outstanding of all was our wonderful tour guide, Panos, who grew up in Rhodes and clearly had a deep love of th...read more

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Food feast with fantastic guides
May 10, 2025
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Great day out with great tour guides Panos and Julie. We opted for pick up from our hotel for a small added price for which they were on time. Pick up was 8:05 but will differ depending on locati...read more

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