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Immerse yourself in the destinations and attractions you explore through exclusive access and hands-on experiences based on National Geographic’s existing relationships around the globe.
This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.
Whether you prefer history, culture, gastronomy, conservation, nature, adventure, or photography these tours are designed to satisfy your curiosity.
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Your introduction to this fascinating world begins at the Bee Museum of Rhodes, featuring engaging interactive exhibits. Learn about the importance of beekeeping as your National Geographic-trained guide explains the history of maintaining colonies of bees and their hives in the South Aegean islands.
Watch bustling beehive life through transparent observation hives and discover intriguing facts about pollination and apitherapy—the medicinal use of bee products. You'll also learn various simple ways to protect these creatures so crucial to our planet's ecosystem.
National Geographic travelers will then enjoy an exclusive, live demonstration of honey extraction by one of the Bee Museum staff in a private room. Learn about professional techniques like honeycomb scratching and the use of tools such as manual extractors to fill empty jars.
Afterwards, you'll be able to sample the freshly extracted honey in a dedicated space exclusively available to National Geographic groups. Try other types of honey, too, including varieties like pine, thyme and erica. Plus, try the famous Melekouni, a traditional sweet snack from Rhodes.
After the tasting, don a protective suit and take a look at an active apiary, examining the open hive with an experienced beekeeper. Surrounded by happy buzzing, you'll learn about important tools, such as frames, smokers and scrapers, as well as gain a practical understanding of how bee colonies are organized.
Leave with a new understanding of the humble honeybee and what you can do to protect it.
Based on 6 reviews from verified customers
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Service
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Staff
5/5
Safety
5/5
Rob
From United States of America - September 2024Travelled as a couple
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Super interessant en leuke begeleiding. Ruimte voorzover vragen in je wilt en in het tempo dat je wilt.
Mr. John Coughtrie
From United States of America - September 2024Solo traveller
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Everything was wonderful. From the Tui Rep Ryan Chapman to the actual excursion. The guide was so informative and the staff at the Bee Museum were so ...
Allison Stokel
From United States of America - August 2024Travelled with family
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
From Start to finish was really really interesting. The rep ,the staff , the bees! Favourite was putting on bee outfit and actually holding the honey ...
Charlotte
From Belgium - August 2024Travelled as a couple
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Deze uitstap is een enorme aanrader! Veel uitleg gekregen over het leven van de bijen en de geschiedenis hierrond op het eiland. Het hoogtepunt voor m ...
SixtyRoy
From United States of America - July 2024Solo traveller
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Whole experience was good. Only thing was a member of staff took pictures of us and was going to email them to us but nothing has turned up!
Stijn Claeys
From United States of America - May 2024Travelled as a couple
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Uniek en zeer professioneel! We hebben echt genoten van deze trip! Don’t do tui excursies… maar deze was dan wel uitzonderlijk de beste in hun aanbied ...