Authentic Greek Cooking Class in Rhodes: Cook, Taste & Explore with Locals!

• Duration

  7 hours

• Theme

  • Food & Cooking
  • Culture, Handicrafts & Games
  • Day trips

• Group Type

  • Private

Discover the authentic flavors of Rhodes on a food-filled journey that takes you straight to the heart of local life! This activity is the perfect experience for families and food lovers who want to explore Greek culture through its most delicious traditions, visiting local producers and villages of Rhodes! Led by a friendly, English-speaking foodie guide, you’ll taste incredible treats and even try your hand at making a classic Rhodian dish.

Key Highlights:

• Hands-on cooking experience making giaprakia (stuffed vine leaves) in a local home.
• Visit the Bee Museum & Melissokomiki for Greek honey tasting.
• Stop at a traditional kafeneion for ouzo, fresh juice, and classic meze.
• Enjoy authentic Greek coffee and local sweets.
• Taste a home-cooked meal at a family-run taverna in Apollona village.
• Private activity, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience.
• Kid-friendly tastings and non-alcoholic drinks are available.
• Optional pottery experience: Watch artisans at work or make your own ceramic.

Itinerary:

• Your adventure begins in the charming village of Salakos, where you’ll step into a local home and learn how to prepare giaprakia, the famous stuffed vine leaves of Rhodes. After rolling and filling your own, you’ll enjoy your creation alongside other homemade delicacies in a beautiful garden.

• Next, you’ll dive into the world of Greek honey with a visit to the Bee Museum and Melissokomiki. Here, you’ll taste different varieties of honey and learn why it plays such an essential role in Greek cuisine.

• The journey continues with a stop at a traditional kafeneion, where you’ll sip ouzo and fresh juice for the little ones and sample a selection of classic meze. Before lunch, you’ll have a cup of traditional Greek coffee and a sweet local treat.

• The grand finale takes place at Paragka in the village of Apollona, one of the best family-run tavernas in Rhodes. You’ll savor an authentic, home-cooked meal bursting with local flavors while experiencing the warmth of true Greek hospitality.

• But the journey doesn’t have to end there! For those interested, an optional pottery experience is available upon request, where you can either watch skilled artisans at work or try your hand at shaping your own ceramic piece.

This isn’t just a meal—it’s a celebration of tradition, culture, and the joy of sharing food and craftsmanship with loved ones.