Gourmet Journey: 12-Course Lunch, Wine Tasting & Culinary Session
Description
Meet the warm-hearted and industrious Greek family, who will welcome you like their own. Step into their lush vineyards and intimate distillery, where the owner himself will guide you through a captivating tour. Discover the rich heritage of their winery, the intricate journey from grape to glass, and the secrets behind their celebrated wines. The adventure continues with a spellbinding wine tasting experience, where you'll savor the nuanced flavors of their exquisite collection. But the journey doesn't end here. Dive into the gastronomic heart of Greece with a joyful cooking class. Uncover the traditional recipes and hidden culinary techniques crafting mouthwatering dishes. And for the grand finale, indulge in a lavish feast featuring 11 of the island's most iconic dishes paired with the perfect wine without limit and endless toasts, promising an unforgettable gastronomic voyage. Join us for an experience where every moment is a celebration of taste, tradition, and togetherness!
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Itinerary
Upon arrival, you'll be greeted warmly right at the pier of Rhodes cruise terminal, setting the stage for an unforgettable journey. Your dedicated, professional and safe driver will guide you, ensuring a smooth transition to the picturesque heart of the Greek countryside. As you make your way, soak in the tranquil beauty of Greek landscapes. The journey to our winery taking about half an hour is set to be as enjoyable as the destination itself
Vineyard & distillery tour, wine tasting, cooking class, 11 meal course Greek lunch & wine unlimited - this is the most complete experience we offer to date. First we welcome our guests and begin with a vineyard tour, during which we go in the vineyards and explain the production process over there, then we enter distillery to see how the processes of fermentation and distillation turn molasses into souma & tsipouro. Afterwards, we engage in wine tasting analysing how the vinification process affects the final products while having an in-depth approach to wine tasting. Next, we approach the culinary aspect of our tour by conducting a cooking lesson. Our cook joins to show and explain different dishes that we prepare all together. During the lesson, our guests are invited to participate and follow our instructions to prepare traditional dishes of Rhodes. Then we invite you to take your seats and enjoy 11 most popular meals on this island and our wines
After enjoying a wonderful day immersed in the exquisite delights of Rhodes, comfortably retreat to your awaiting ship with our comfortable transportation Rely on our twenty years of experience in arranging seamless tours perfectly synchronized with your ship's schedule. With us, you are encouraged to explore freely, secure in the knowledge that you will return to your ship punctually and without stress, your spirit enriched by the magic of your adventures.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up at your ship/hotel. The start time of the tour is given approximately. The exact meeting time will be specified on our confirmation e-mail/message
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that the start time displayed on our website is a general estimate for the activity's commencement and may not correspond to your specific pickup time. The transfer from the cruise port or hotel to the activity location will approximately take half an hour. We recommend checking your email at least 12 hours before your scheduled activity to receive comprehensive pickup information, which will include the exact location, identifying signage, and the precise pickup time. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via email, WhatsApp, or phone.
Reviews(59)
This was such a fun experience! We learnt a lot about the wines and making Greek food whilst having lots of laughs! Jason was very knowledgable and a great host! Would recommend if youre looking for a different "wine tasting" experience!
Excellent, knowledgeable host Jason the whole experience was enjoyable with a fun food preparation and wine tasting element. Jason is such a personable host and I laughed so much. He was incredibly entertaining and informative
Fun experience for a group of 10 of us. Jason, a second generation wine maker is extremely knowledgeable in wine, olive and the culinary arts.
Collected from our hotel on time with a shared taxi and driven to the vineyard. Had a very interesting introduction to the vineyard and wine making process at the start of our day, then we had a wine tasting of five lovely wines with clear explanations about each. We then had a Greek cookery class which was fun, followed by sitting down for a Greek tapas style meal, which was absolutely stunning, the food was amazing and the wine was limitless. It was so enjoyable having lunch in such a beautiful setting looking over the grape vines and rolling hills. We then also had a tasting of a spirit that’s made on site and had the opportunity to purchase this along with the wines and olive oil. Our transport arrived on time to take us the return trip. What a lovely day, it couldn’t have been better.
Perhaps one of the most entertaining and educational experience. Loved our host and his humor. The food served was awesome and the wine tasting unbelievably brilliant. A must for a visit to beautiful Rhodes.
We enjoyed our time in Rhodes with our host, Jason. It feels great to support a local family business — he and his mom interacted throughout and clearly enjoy their work. The vineyard is small but beautifully kept and we learned about local grape varietals while tasting, followed by the cooking class, followed by lunch. The wines we tasted were distinctly Greek, mostly crisp whites, and the discussion led by Jason was engaging. The cooking class was memorable and fun, though pretty straightforward (ingredients are all prepped and you essentially add them and mix them), a great photo opp at least. The most fun -- and difficult -- part was assembling dolmades, those scrumptious little packages wrapped in grape leaves. Lunch was the highlight, some of the best local food we had on our trip — the greek islands, we found, are kind of hit-or-miss with tourist trap beachside lunch spots, but this entire lunch was homemade and still elegant, all of the dishes approachable and deeply flavorful. And there was plenty of it to go around! The van trip to and from the vineyard was comfortable, about 30 minutes each way. Overall, this was a relaxing, delicious way to spend a few hours in Rhodes -- a break amidst all the historical sight-seeing and walking tours that, as fun and essential as they are, can dominate a cruise trip to the Mediterranean.
Great experience! Tasted multiple wines, walked around the vineyards, learned to make 3 traditional Greek dishes including dolmades (pork and beef and rice stuffed grape leaves, eggplant salad, and taziki. The. We enjoyed an 11-course home cooked traditional Greek meal that was delicious. The transport was a comfortable air conditioned Mercedes van. Highly recommend this tour. We were coming from a cruise ship (Royal Caribbean) and they accommodated our arrival and departure time.
What a great day in Rhodes! The winery was very pretty. The presentation was very interesting. And the food was amazing!
An outstanding tour of vineyard, great information and how a vineyard grows. Folllowed by a wonderful cooking class and delicious lunch.
We had an amazing day with Jason at his winery. The cooking class was fun, but the lunch was fabulous!! I would highly recommend this excursion for a true taste of Greece.
