Private Rhodes Villages and Wine Tasting Tour
A handcrafted journey through medieval castles, mountain villages, and the vineyards of the Dodecanese
The Private Rhodes Villages and Wine Tasting Tour brings together six hours of immersive exploration across the island's most rewarding inland landscapes, from ancient wineries to clifftop fortresses overlooking the Aegean Sea.
Rhodes is far more than its coastline. The island's interior reveals a layered world of medieval architecture, terraced vineyards, and villages where centuries-old crafts like beekeeping and distilling remain very much alive. This private tour is designed to connect travellers with that world at a relaxed, unhurried pace.
Your professional English-speaking driver handles all logistics, including pickup and dropoff from your accommodation. The itinerary is fully adjustable, allowing you to spend more time at stops that capture your interest or to incorporate additional locations based on your preferences.
The tour concludes with a sunset wine tasting at one of Rhodes' most dramatic viewpoints, offering a quiet and memorable close to the day before the return journey to your base.
Tour Highlights
Wine tastings at local Rhodian wineries, featuring grape varieties with roots in classical antiquity.
Visits to medieval castles including Monolithos or Kritinia, perched 240 metres above the Aegean coastline.
Exploration of Embonas village, the acknowledged centre of Rhodes' wine industry, surrounded by Mount Attavyros vineyards.
Tasting of souma and local pure honey in Sianna Village, celebrated across the island for its beekeeping heritage.
A private sunset toast at a scenic clifftop location, combining dramatic views with a curated wine experience.
Fully private and customisable itinerary with door-to-door service from a professional English-speaking driver.
Itinerary
Your driver collects you directly from your accommodation in Rhodes. The route heads inland and southwest, leaving the coastal resorts behind as the landscape opens into terraced hillsides and olive groves.
Located 54 kilometres from Rhodes Town on the slopes of Mount Attavyros, Embonas is the island's primary wine-producing village. You visit local wineries here, tasting wines made from grape varieties cultivated on this island since antiquity, while learning about the winemaking traditions that have shaped the region.
The route continues through amphitheatrically arranged mountain villages before reaching Sianna, a community known for souma production and its thriving beekeeping industry. Visitors have the opportunity to taste the village's highly regarded pure honey and learn about the distilling traditions that have persisted here for generations.
The final destination is a medieval castle on the island's southwest coast, set on a cliff rising 240 metres above the sea. The combination of panoramic Aegean views and an intimate wine tasting at sunset provides a compelling close to the day's journey.
What Is Included
Included
- Private transportation with professional English-speaking driver
- Door-to-door pickup and dropoff service
- Wine tastings at local Rhodian wineries
- Honey and souma tasting in Sianna Village
- Sunset wine tasting at Monolithos or Kritinia Castle
- Flexible, customisable itinerary
Not Included
- Meals and additional food or beverages beyond tastings
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for the driver or guides
- Optional tour extensions beyond the standard six hours
Important Information
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Secure your spot on this private, customisable journey through Rhodes' villages, vineyards, and clifftop castles. Flexible scheduling and door-to-door service make this one of the most accessible ways to experience the island's interior.
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