Taste of Rhodes: Village Cooking, Wine & Traditions

Exceptional shore excursion! You need to do this. So enjoyable, we would do it again.

We booked this excursion, "A Taste of the Island of Rhodes (RH53)" through the Disney Cruise Line. We started with a stop at a local bee store where you could taste honeys, jams, oils, etc. We then stopped at the Women's Association of Apollona and had a tasting of some bakery items. We then went to Piperis Winery to taste some (very good!) wines. We then headed to Giareni Restaurant for a class in Greek cooking. What a blast this was! We made several different dishes and then sat down to eat our creations for lunch. This was an exceptional excursion and we heartily recommend it to everyone! We would actually repeat this, it was so enjoyable.

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Taste of Rhodes with Addie

Our excursion with Addie on A Taste of Rhodes was delightful! Since my husband and I were her only tourists that day, it was a very special and private tour. We learned a lot about the history and traditions of Rhodes. We toured a bakery, winery, and coffee house, and enjoyed many wonderful samples. The highlight of our tour was of course the cooking we did under her guidance. It was so much fun then to eat what we made during our lovely luncheon. Addie was very friendly and pointed out so many interesting facts throughout our afternoon. We especially learned a lot about all the produce that is grown in Rhodes. She made it a game of guess what this plant is, which was very engaging. We highly recommend this tour,especially with Addie, if possible. She was punctual, personable, and spoke English clearly! We will have many fond memories of this tour, and all the photos she took of us during our afternoon are so appreciated. Gabe and Carl Genz

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Taste of Rhodes experience and discovered the island’s traditions, flavors, and local stories in such a special way. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Addie, she’ll be happy to know that she helped make your day memorable. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back to Rhodes for more unforgettable experiences! Kind regards, Fanny

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You will miss out if you don’t book this!

This was the best thing we did our whole Greece trip. Maria was amazing!! She took her time telling us the history of Rhodes, stopping to allow us to take pictures, it was nrelaxing and not rushed at all. We toured the village, saw many gardens, fruits, and flowers. We then went to prepare our food. It was so fun! Then while the food was cooking we went to a local family owned winery. The wine was amazing! We returned to eat our food and they provided other food too, it was a feast! After we ate we stopped for Greek coffee. We bought so many things we knew we needed an extra suitcase. Maria stopped at a market so we could purchase one. She even suggested a restaurant and made reservations for us. She was sooooo sweet! So glad to have met her. This excursion is a MUST when in Rhodes. 10 stars!

Response from the operator: Thank you for such an amazing review! We're delighted that this experience became a highlight of your Greece trip. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Maria, who is passionate about creating memorable and authentic experiences. It means so much that you enjoyed the local culture, hospitality, and personal touches throughout the day. We hope to welcome you back to Rhodes someday! Kind regards, Fanny

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A must do in Rhodes!

A fantastic and very well organised experience from start to finish! Our tour guide Addy was very friendly and knowledgeable of the local town and culture. The experience was very interesting and fun, where we got to learn a lot about the local businesses, traditions and try some lovely wine. The experience was excellent to see a part of Rhodes that you may not usually get to see and to learn how to make some traditional dishes. After the trip we were sent the recipes and some lovely photos. I would 100% recommend to anyone!

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that Addie helped make it both enjoyable and informative. It’s great to know that the tour gave you a meaningful insight into local traditions and culture. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Rhodes again in the future. Warm regards, Fanny

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Great experience of Apollina

A great experience from start to finish. Addie our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and looked after us really well, as well as all the other hosts for the cooking and wine tasting. Was a very traditional and authentic experience which encompasses the way of life in Rhodes. The cooking class was really good, using fresh ingredients and we enjoyed what we had made and it was very tasty and enjoyable. The length of the trip was just right, not too long and not too short. I would highly recommend for anyone wanting a traditional and authentic feel of Rhodes and it was definitely great value.

Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the experience from start to finish and that Addie and the rest of the team helped make the day memorable. It means a lot to us that you appreciated the local character of the tour, as well as the cooking and wine tasting experience. Thank you again for your recommendation and for spending part of your time in Rhodes with us. Kind regards, Fanny

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