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Traditional Greek Culinary Experience: Wine Tasting and Cooking Class in Rhodes Village
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Apollona
Experience the culture and customs of Rhodes through wine tasting and a cooking class. Discover Greek cuisine and learn to cook Rhodian specialties firsthand!
Experience the culture and customs of Rhodes through wine tasting and a cooking class. Discover Greek cuisine and learn to cook Rhodian specialties firsthand!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Mageirotechneio Taverna Paraga - 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…
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Mageirotechneio Taverna Paraga - 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!
What's Included
- Visit a traditional “Kafeneion”
- Local Guide(s)
- Alcoholic beverages
- All Fees and Taxes
- Cooking Class
- Lunch
- Visit the Apolloniatisses - a local women’s co-operative
- Visit a traditional “Kafeneion”
- Local Guide(s)
- Alcoholic beverages
- All Fees and Taxes
- Cooking Class
- Lunch
- Visit the Apolloniatisses - a local women’s co-operative
What's Not Included
- Any personal expenses
- Any personal expenses
Meal Options
- Tzatziki
- Salad with lettuce, zucchini, apple & manouri
- Cheese pies
- Eggplant salad
- Dolmadakia
- Goat with chickpeas - Vegetarian dishes can be available upon request
- Tzatziki
- Salad with lettuce, zucchini, apple & manouri
- Cheese pies
- Eggplant salad
- Dolmadakia
- Goat with chickpeas - Vegetarian dishes can be available upon request
Additional Information
Embark on a journey that uncovers the cultural facets of Rhodes through its gastronomic practices and culinary artistry. Our excursion, Tasting Rhodes, allows you to immerse yourself in the island’s lifestyle, specifically related to Food and Drink. Introduce your palate to an array of Greek delicacies that promise to be a unique experience. Experience…
Embark on a journey that uncovers the cultural facets of Rhodes through its gastronomic practices and culinary artistry. Our excursion, Tasting Rhodes, allows you to immerse yourself in the island’s lifestyle, specifically related to Food and Drink. Introduce your palate to an array of Greek delicacies that promise to be a unique experience. Experience the thrill of tasting Rhodes’ native wine and cuisine, inclusive of a thrilling cooking class!
Tasting Rhodes – Key Highlights:
• Explore a classic village nestled at the base of Mt Profitis Ilias, in the heart of Rhodes Island
• Get a first-hand experience of a female agricultural co-operative and a conventional ‘Kafeneion’
• Indulge in a local winery’s wine tasting session
• Master the art of Greek and Rhodian recipes with an expert chef!
Location
Ariaki
Eparchiaki Odos Apollona
Guests should meet us at Apollona village, outside the ‘Apolloniatisses’ Co-Operative.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(61 Ratings)
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Sightseer22227111020
Oct 4, 2025
Awesome authentic experience. - Panos was an excellent tour guide. We were in port on a cruise. One hour ride to the village was easy enough. Then a stroll thru the village showing off the gardens and scenery. Stopped at a women’s coop and a local winery. These were all authentic. No other tourists in sight. The cooking class was amazing as was the lunch that resulted. The winery too was small and local. Can’t say enough about this authentic Greek experience. Great communication and coordination. Would highly recommend
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D1792mfstephanier
Oct 1, 2025
Must do when in Rhodes. - Fabulous experience. Lots of fun and a great way to learn about Greek village life.
The food we learnt to cook and the wine tasting along with very personable guides made for a wonderful day.
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Travellingagainwooho
Oct 1, 2025
Fantastic Greek experience with food and wine - Absolutely fantastic day out with really good guides. This was such an interesting tour , a real taste of Greece. The food we made and the wines we tasted were superb.
This is definitely the highlight of our tours in Rhodes
Definitely want to recreate the dishes we made with you now that we’re home
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Christiane_h
Sep 25, 2025
A special kind of experience - We had booked this event as a birthday present for a friendly couple. It was a great experience for all of us and great to be able to Enterprise this together. Everything was perfectly organized, starting with the interesting tour of the small village, through the cooking class to the wine tasting. Many thanks , also for the nice conversations, to the employees..
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Jac8590
Sep 17, 2025
Absolutely loved it!! 10 out of 10 - We had the most amazing time at this cooking class in Rhodes in September! From start to finish, we were so well looked after. Addie and her team were incredibly personable, kind, and knowledgeable, making the whole experience both fun and educational.
We learned so much and got hands-on with some delicious traditional recipes, which we then enjoyed together. Beyond the cooking, the day was beautifully planned — we visited a winery where we tasted some lovely local wines, and even stopped at a traditional greek café for coffee, which was such a unique and special touch.
The small group made it even more enjoyable — people of different ages, all kind and friendly, which gave the experience a really warm and welcoming atmosphere.
It was truly one of the highlights of our trip. We left with full hearts, full stomachs, and wonderful memories. Absolutely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Rhodes! 10 out of 10, thank u so much!! Natalie and Viv
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Grace_bgg
Sep 9, 2025
Must do in Rhodes - One of the best things we did on our trip to Greece. Not only was the experience amazing but the town of Apóllona is very charming. The guides also take photos and send the photos along with the recipes with no additional charge
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Island_bryony
Sep 9, 2025
Great tour, highly recommend - We had a fantastic time with Panos and Mando from start to finish. Collected on time from our apartment we enjoyed Panos' commentary as we drove to the village. It was great seeing the interior of the island. There was no pressure to buy from the shops we visited and we had an interesting walk around the village where Panos showed us all the fruit that grew there. The cooking part was fun and easy to follow. The wine tasting was generous as was the lunch afterwards. So much food, including what we prepared of course. Would thoroughly recommend for anyone looking to see a different side to the Island and experience some Rhodian culture.
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Goplaces36222502104
Sep 8, 2025
A Perfect Blend of Food, Wine, and Island Culture - We had such a wonderful experience on this tour! From start to finish, the guides were extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and very friendly, which made the whole day even more enjoyable. The cooking class was excellent – the food was absolutely delicious, and we learned so much about the traditional dishes and ingredients found on the island. The wine tasting was a real highlight, with a great selection of local wines that were both unique and tasty. To top it off, enjoying a coffee afterwards was the perfect ending to the day.
What made the experience even more special was the chance to meet new people and make friends along the way. The whole day was a fantastic balance of learning, tasting, and exploring. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the island – it’s an experience not to be missed!
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Julierp9815of
Sep 5, 2025
A perfect experience for cooks and those who just love to eat! - What an incredible experience (and delicious)! Addie, our guide, met us in Apollonia, a beautiful village in the mountains of Rhodes. There were six guests total. The atmosphere was that of a social get-together of new friends. Our cooking lesson took place on the covered patio of the local taverna. After Addie took us on a culinary plant tour of the village we settled in to our cooking lesson. The food was simple to prepare (with excellent guidance) using fresh produce from the area. While our food was cooking, we had a personal wine tasting at the local family run winery. Lunch was amazing back at the taverna. Our efforts were tasty, but the food kept coming! We were treated to a full traditional meal. This was followed by Greek coffee at a local cafe under a fabulous ancient tree.
I will definitely be making the recipes we learned back at home. I highly recommend this experience when visiting Rhodes. The experience of making and sharing a meal in a new land with new friends is priceless!!
This was one of two excursions we had with Hiking Hellos. Both were amazing.
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Rachelsa7040wr
Aug 31, 2025
Cookery class 10/10 - My 19-year-old daughter and I had a wonderful time at the cookery class and wine tasting. Everything was so well organised, the atmosphere was warm and friendly, and the food was absolutely delicious. We’d highly recommend it!
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