What's included in the tour price?

The EUR 85 price includes the cooking class, wine tasting at a local winery, a three-course traditional Greek lunch featuring dishes you prepare, visits to the agricultural cooperative and folklore museum, and a guided walking tour of Apollona village.

Do I need cooking experience?

No. The hands-on cooking class is led by a local expert chef and suitable for all levels. It's designed as an introduction to Rhodian culinary traditions.

What will I learn about local food culture?

You'll discover how Rhodian women's cooperatives produce traditional local delicacies, understand olive farming and production through the folklore museum, taste regional wine varietals, and prepare authentic dishes using traditional techniques and ingredients.

Is this tour suitable for vegetarians?

The tour focuses on traditional Greek cuisine and includes a cooking class and lunch. Inform the operator in advance if you have dietary restrictions so they can adapt the menu accordingly.

How physically demanding is the tour?

The tour involves moderate walking through the village of Apollona on foot. It's generally accessible for people with average fitness, though comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Some areas may not be wheelchair-accessible.

What is Apollona village like?

Apollona is an unspoiled mountain village nestled in the foothills of Profitis Ilias, far from tourist crowds. It retains traditional architecture and agricultural heritage, making it an ideal setting for exploring authentic rural Rhodian life.

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Tasting Rhodes

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About this activity

Discover Rhodes through its food, wine, and cultural heritage on this immersive 3-hour experience. You'll learn traditional Rhodian cooking hands-on, taste local wines, explore a folklore museum, and enjoy an authentic Greek lunch—all centred around the mountain village of Apollona.

Come join us on our one-of-a-kind tour of Rhodes – Tasting Rhodes! On this tour we 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 a cookery class taught by an expert local cook and also at the local women’s cooperative at the start of our day. We also visit a local winery and do some wine tasting. Then we enjoy our culinary creations over a delicious traditional Greek lunch. To end the day we visit a local folklore museum.

The tour starts from unspoiled mountainous village of Apollona nestled in the foothills of Profitis Ilias.

Stop for a quick tour of an agricultural co-op and learn how these proud, resourceful women run the enterprise. They will share their decisions, goals and a demonstration of local delicacy production with you.

From there, on foot, you will visit the folklore museum and discover what life was like for locals in the centuries past. Admire the traditional costumes, architecture and more as you learn how the people lived and worked as well as the industries of the time such as the inner workings of an olive factory.

You will also visit a winery and learn about the various grape varietals. While here, bring a glass of delicious wine to your lips and understand firsthand why Rhodes produces some of the world’s most award-winning wines.

The highlight of the tour will be a personal cooking class from a mama cook in the village who will share her secrets in making traditional, famous Greek fare including tzatziki, eggplant salad and ever-popular Greek salad. Learn how to make dolmadakia, Greek cheese pies and many more delights!

Conclude your time in Apollona enjoying the fruits of your culinary labors by sitting down to a homemade lunch that you and your fellow cooks have lovingly prepared.

Our Food and Drink tour – Tasting Rhodes takes place in the unspoilt and undeveloped mountainous village of Apollona. .

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 folklore museum

Enjoy some wine tasting in a small local winery

Learn how to cook Greek recipes and Rhodian specialities first-hand with an expert cook!

Highlights

✓Hands-on cooking class with a local expert chef
✓Visit to a women's agricultural cooperative and local food production
✓Wine tasting at a traditional Rhodian winery
✓Folklore museum showcasing traditional costumes and olive-making heritage
✓Authentic three-course Greek lunch featuring your own culinary creations
✓Walking tour of the unspoiled village of Apollona

Insider tips

★Wear comfortable walking shoes—the village tour involves exploring on foot through traditional streets
★Arrive hungry; portions at lunch are generous and showcase regional specialities
★Ask the cooperative women about seasonal produce; spring and autumn visits offer the freshest local ingredients
★The folklore museum houses rare displays of traditional olive-processing equipment—unique to Rhodes' agricultural history

Good to know

•3-hour duration includes all activities, cooking class, wine tasting, and lunch
•Starting point is Apollona village in the foothills of Profitis Ilias mountain
•Tour involves moderate walking on village streets; generally accessible but not wheelchair-friendly
•Cooking class is taught by a local chef; no prior culinary experience needed
•Lunch is included and features dishes prepared during the class

Who it's for

Food and wine enthusiasts wanting authentic culinary immersionCulture seekers interested in rural Greek life and traditionsCooking hobbyists looking for hands-on classes with local expertsSmall-group travellers seeking off-the-beaten-path village experiences

Best time to visit

Visit in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October) when local produce is at its peak and temperatures are comfortable for walking and outdoor tastings. Midday tours allow you to enjoy lunch at traditional mealtimes.

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Reviews

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Sarah W.

May 2026

our host Zara had so many stories and a fish taco from a tiny street stall was the highlight ... Used it for our summer trip so it wasnt too busy. Miles ahead of a similar food tour we tried in bangkok, and mid-week so it was quiet. Would book again no question.

Olivia J.

Feb 2026

our host Sofia was nice enough, but the lamb kofte felt a bit rushed honestly. Used it for our summer trip. Mid-week so it was quiet. Bit disappointed ngl, tried about 8 dishes.

Amara D.

Sep 2025

our host Marco really knew their stuff and the lamb kofte was the highlight, and worked great for a solo traveller like me, and we hit 6 tastings.

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