Rhodes guided tour of traditional villages with local tastings
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Rhodes guided tour of traditional villages with local tastings

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 86 reviews
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£73.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Take a step back in time in the traditional villages of Asklipio, Apollona and Profitis Ilias
  • Taste authentic, freshly pressed Rhodian olive oil and locally produced wines in Siana
  • Savour a traditional local lunch in a sustainable family-run restaurant in Apollona
  • Sip four local ales with a tasting at a Rhodian microbrewery for the perfect end to your tour
  • Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Rhodes, its culture and its people
What to expect

Spend the day getting to know the rustic villages of inland Rhodes and sample some of the island's favourite dishes. Pretty Orthodox churches, an olive oil mill, a winery in Siana and a typical local lunch are on the menu in this adults-only tour. Fotini, one of our local guides, says, “I was born and raised in Rhodes, so I am thrilled to be showing the island's hidden gems, revealing its authentic and traditional identity, and the customs that we still keep today.”

The fun starts in Asklipio, a charming hillside village of whitewashed homes built around an ancient castle and an 11th-century stone church. Admission to the church is included, helping to support its upkeep. Next up is the mountain village of Siana, where you'll get a snapshot of Rhodian life in the rugged hills away from the coast. After you've tried some locally pressed olive oil at a nearby mill, it's time for a wine tasting at one of Siana's newest wineries.

And then we are off to Apollona for lunch made from locally sourced produce in a family-run and sustainably conscious taverna – you won't find any use of plastic here. Even the water served comes from a local well. Take a tour of the village to walk off lunch and see the ruins of the temple dedicated to Apollo, the Greek god who the village is named after. In the afternoon, there's a pit stop for coffee in Profitis Ilias at the Italian inspired hotel Elafos. Your final stop is at the only microbrewery on the island, where you'll taste four house beers before heading back to your hotel. It's a day that'll satisfy both your cultural curiosity and taste buds.

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What's included
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  • check Entrance fees
  • check Wine and olive oil tastings
What to remember
  • There's a donation for every excursion sold to Asklipio church to support its upkeep and preservation
  • Drinks and coffee not included
  • Adults only
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
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Provider
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 86 reviews from verified customers

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  • Brian

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The whole day was excellent. Every stop was interesting and the food and wine was really good. The driver and the guide were really good too. Very kn ...

  • Cody

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    The number of people in the group felt too large to be comfortably accommodated by a number of the venues visited - churches, olive oil tasting for ex ...

  • Bob Hoook

    From United Kingdom - October 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    We did this tour a couple of years ago and enjoyed it. The tour we did the other day was equally as good. Interesting information without to many date ...

  • Mark

    From United Kingdom - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Matt

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    My only suggestion would be to reconsider some of the timings of the day. The two tastings were very rushed as we had such a full itinerary of other p ...

  • Andrew Roland

    From United Kingdom - August 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Another great tour with TUI. Well organised. Lots of interesting places visited and great food throughout. No pressure selling at the olive oil or win ...

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