Discover the major landmarks on the gorgeous island of Rhodes as you follow your expert guide on an insightful excursion. Visit Mount Filerimos with its medieval monastery, the colorful butterfly valley, and the ancient city of Kamiros, which was destroyed by an earthquake. Ride an air-conditioned bus to your first stop, Mount Filerimos. Walk by the representation of the Stations of the Cross and admire the breathtaking panoramic view. Visit the medieval monastery built in the early 14th century and hear the amazing story of Our Lady of Filerimos. After a short picturesque drive, arrive at the iconic butterfly valley, surrounded by dense vegetation and tall trees. Enjoy a walk down the shaded path and reach the gorgeous opening, where you'll find the marvelous Panaxia Quadripunctaria or Jersey Tiger butterfly. Your next stop is Kamiros, an ancient Doric city founded in the 6th century. See the acropolis and temples of this tragic site that was destroyed by an earthquake in 142 AD. Continue your drive through the mountains and visit the quaint village of Embona. Stop at a traditional mountain home to meet a family of wine producers. Taste some of their wine and local spirits, as well as honey and olive oil. Explore the village on your own and purchase lunch at a local restaurant if you're feeling hungry.

Our Olive Oli & Olives tasting experience takes place in an Olive Oil Mill in traditional Rhodian village of Maritsa. The history of the factory goes back to 1927 when it`s founder, owner of lands with olive trees decided to make a place where he could press olive oil from his olives production. After a few decades his grandsons continue their grandfather project with passion and commitment, having created one of the top olive oil factories in Greece. We will take you in a journey of olives and olive oil production starting from a tree and finishing on a table. You will find out how olive trees grow and how olives are collected. Then our Host will take us to the world of olive oil production explaining the details and secrets of the pressing procedure. You will be able to see the machines and learn how they work step by step and what are the final products. After having this introduction to the olives and olive oil world, there will be nothing better to try and taste! Mr. Nikos will show and explain how check the olive oil acidity (quality) and how to taste the liquid gold that you have already learnt so much about. You will be also able to try the different types Greek Olives , some of the best quality local Olive oil and olives pastes. We will also try some wine from our Host private production, made from one of the oldest varieties of Greek grapes!

Greek Cooking Class and Wine tasting in Rhodes. Enjoy this 2 in 1 experience and taste our locally produced wine from our own vineyards and take part in this unique and authentic Greek cooking class in Rhodes. Greek Cooking Class in Rhodes What about eating in a unique way? Let us introduce you to the Greek traditional flavors! We will meet, discuss, cook and eat. Join Our Greek Cooking class and wine tasting in Rhodes. Learn some Greek and Local recipes and enjoy our self-produced wine! Rhodes cooking class & Wine Tasting We will start this Greek Cooking class and wine tasting tour by taking a tour through the vineyards explaining our cultivation methods and process. We will then head to the outdoor bar to have an in-depth wine tasting while we discuss oenological methods we employ. Afterwards, we appeal to your appetite by starting the cooking class, where participation is optional but usually is super fun. At the end of the cooking part, you can sit down at our restaurant area overlooking the vineyards, where you are served a multi course tapas style meal. We call them ”Meze” and we feel they follow the theme of discovering Greek cuisine and giving plenty of opportunity to pair the different wines of our production. Menu of the Greek Cooking class in Rhodes We will teach you to cook traditional Greek and local plates. Furthermore, you will get to know the secrets of preparation of the following: Menu: – Cheese Balls (V- vegetarian) -Eggplant salad (V) – Pitaroudia / Kolothokeftedes (V) -Dolmades (V) -Tirokafteri (V) -Black eyed beans with organic vegetables (V) – Tzatziki (V) – Greek salad (V) -Meatballs and -Fresh fried potatoes & Local Bread (V) (The menu is mostly vegetarian **) Drinks : Our Local produced wine and mineral Water and once done You will have a full table to enjoy the Greek Flavors with our unlimited wine! Oh …this not the end….!!! After your meal is completed, we invite you indoors where we stage our distillery, describe our distillation methods and finally give you a taste of our local pressed grape distillate “tsipouro” which works best as a digestive. If you are a fan of Greek food and enjoy eating it, join our Greek Cooking class in Rhodes and we will show you how to prepare it by yourself! Where to meet for this Greek Cooking experience in Rhodes Together with a local experienced chef and a restaurant owner, we will cook local Rhodian specialties! We will discover the secret flavors and some unique recipes used as a specialties in a local traditional restaurant located close to Butterfly valley – a restaurant inside the olive grooves and vineyards! If you enjoy cooking and tasting the result then join us to drink and eat like a Greek! Yia mas! * Classes every day or upon request. Please contact us for further details. ** Transfer from Rhodes Ixia Ialisos, Kremasti Tholos Faliraki. Please contact us for the transfer options