A Complete Sensory Journey into Greek Gastronomy!
Discover the authentic flavors of Rhodes through a premium olive oil, olives and wine tasting experience, carefully designed to offer much more than a simple tasting. This immersive experience invites you to explore the culture, science, and secrets behind two of Greece’s most celebrated treasures: extra virgin olive oil and local wines.
Taste :
- Full experience of Olives and Olive oil
- Different types of Greek olives
- Local olive oils (Extra virgin-Best Greek Olive oil for 2024/25 & infused with local herbs)- Olive pastes
- Local bread
- Watch a Live Olive Oil experiment & find out the secrets of olive oil in Rhodes!
Finally get the chance to taste:
- Basic experience of Wine tasting
- 5 different wines from a private vineyard
- a traditional Greek alcoholic spirit - souma!
Tour Details
Olive Oil Tasting – From Tree to Table
Your journey begins with an in-depth introduction to Greek olive oil, guided by knowledgeable hosts who will help you understand what truly defines high-quality extra virgin olive oil, learn the benefits and history of olive oil, compare flavors and learn about the health benefits of olive oil.
During the experience, guests will:
✅ Learn how olive oil is produced and what determines its quality
✅Witness a live experiment measuring olive oil quality and acidity
✅Taste award-winning Greek olive oils from previous international competitions
✅Sample local, organic olive oil from Rhodes
✅Discover how to properly smell, taste, and evaluate olive oil like a professional
✅Learn the hidden secrets of authentic olive oil versus commercial products
This part of the experience is both educational and interactive, offering insights you’ll remember every time you use olive oil at home.
Wine Tasting – Local Wines, Souma and Local Stories
The experience continues with a guided wine tasting featuring 5 different local wines from a family-owned winery in Rhodes and a traditional Greek alcoholic spirit - souma.
You will:
⭐Taste carefully selected local wine varieties
⭐Taste souma- a Greek alcoholic spirit, made from distilled grape marc, popular in the Aegean islands
⭐Learn basic wine tasting techniques
⭐Discover the history and philosophy of Rhodian winemaking
⭐Hear the stories behind each wine and the family that produces it
The wine tasting is relaxed, informative, and perfectly paired with the olive oil experience, offering a complete picture of Rhodian gastronomy and tradition.
Why Choose This Experience?
✔️ Authentic local products
✔️ Award-winning olive oils
✔️ Educational & interactive
✔️ Small groups & personal attention
✔️ Perfect for food lovers, couples, and culture seekers
Ideal For:
Food & wine lovers
Cultural travelers
Couples & small groups
Visitors seeking authentic experiences in Rhodes
The experience location: Winery in the area of Butterfly Valley – Theologos Village
