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Rhodes: Melekouni Workshop & Bee Museum Tour with Tasting

By Bee Museum Rhodes
Free cancellation available
Price is €29 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the art of making Melekouni, a traditional Rhodian sweet
  • Learn about the ingredients and process of making this honey and sesame treat
  • Explore the Bee Museum and learn about the history of beekeeping
  • See live observation hives and watch a real bee colony in action
  • Enjoy a honey tasting and take home a jar of local honey as a souvenir

Activity location

    • Pastida
    • Pastida, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Επαρ.Οδ. Καλυθιές-Παστίδας, Ρόδος 851 06, Ρόδος 851 06, Ρόδος 851 06, Ελλάδα
    • Rhodes, Greece

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Interactive melekouni workshop
  • Inclusions
    Visit to the Bee Museum
  • Inclusions
    Observation of live bee colonies
  • Inclusions
    10-minute video on bee life cycle
  • Inclusions
    Honey tasting
  • Inclusions
    40g jar of local honey as a gift
  • Exclusions
    Transport to the location

What you can expect

  • Begin with an interactive workshop where you’ll learn about the ingredients used to make melekouni, a traditional Rhodian sweet made with honey and sesame. See, smell, and learn about each ingredient before watching the preparation process and tasting fresh melekouni.

    Next, enjoy a guided tour of the Bee Museum, exploring the history of beekeeping through exhibits of traditional and modern hives, beekeeping tools, and bee products. Learn how beekeeping has evolved and the important role bees play in nature and daily life.

    One of the most impressive highlights is the live observation hives, where you can see a real bee colony in action and observe their social structure.

    Finish your experience with a 10-minute video about the life cycle of bees and their products, as well as a honey tasting with different aromas and flavours. Before you leave, receive a 40g jar of local honey as a sweet souvenir of your visit.

Location

Activity location

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    • Pastida
    • Pastida, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Επαρ.Οδ. Καλυθιές-Παστίδας, Ρόδος 851 06, Ρόδος 851 06, Ρόδος 851 06, Ελλάδα
    • Rhodes, Greece