Taste of Rhodes: Village Cooking, Wine & Traditions

Discover Rhodes through its flavors on Tasting Rhodes, a unique gastronomic tour with a local host that takes you deep into the island’s culinary traditions and village life. This immersive experience combines food, wine, and warm Rhodian hospitality in an unforgettable setting.

The tour begins with a visit to a women’s agricultural cooperative, where you’ll meet the local women behind the production of traditional Rhodian delicacies and learn how they preserve time-honored recipes.

After a relaxed walk through the village, you’ll visit a local winery to discover indigenous grape varieties and enjoy a tasting of Rhodes’ award-winning wines.

The highlight of the tour is a hands-on cooking lesson with a local cook. Learn how to prepare classic Greek & Rhodian dishes such as tzatziki, eggplant salad, dolmadakia, & traditional cheese pies—using local ingredients and authentic techniques.

Your experience concludes with a delicious homemade lunch, where you’ll enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared together in a friendly, communal setting. Before leaving Apollona, you’ll also enojy a traditional Greek coffee.