Olives, Olive Oil & Wine Tasting with Lunch in Rhodes

This experience is carefully designed to offer much more than a simple tasting. It is an immersive journey into the culture, science, and secrets behind two of Greece’s most celebrated treasures: extra virgin olive oil and local wines, followed by a generous traditional meal overlooking the vineyard.

Your experience 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. You will discover how olive oil is produced, what determines its quality, and how to recognize authentic products. A highlight of this part is a live experiment demonstrating olive oil quality and acidity, offering an engaging and memorable insight into what makes olive oil truly exceptional. During the tasting, you will sample different types of Greek olives, award-winning extra virgin olive oils (including the Best Greek Olive Oil 2024/25), olive oils infused with local herbs, traditional olive pastes, and local bread.

The experience then continues with the basics of wine tasting and a guided selection of five wines from a private family-owned vineyard in Rhodes. You will learn simple tasting techniques, explore local grape varieties, and discover the stories and traditions behind Rhodian winemaking, creating a complete picture of the island’s gastronomic identity.

To conclude, you will sit down and enjoy a generous 11-course traditional Greek meze meal served with vineyard views. The menu is based on authentic local recipes and is mostly vegetarian, prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients from the garden and nearby farms. It includes classic dishes such as tzatziki, eggplant salad, wild greens, dolmades, spicy cheese spread, cheese balls, Greek salad, briam, fried feta, meatballs, fried potatoes, and local bread, accompanied by unlimited local wine and mineral water.

An authentic and unforgettable journey through the flavors of Rhodes, where every taste brings you closer to the heart of Greece’s culinary heritage.