Nat Geo Day Tour: The Fascinating World of Bees
Excursions & day trips

Nat Geo Day Tour: The Fascinating World of Bees

4.9/5
Excellent
Based on 11 reviews
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$137.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Printed ticket only
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Discover the crucial role bees play in our planet's ecosystem when you visit the fascinating Bee Museum of Rhodes
  • Experience honey extraction techniques during an exclusive, private hands-on simulation of the process
  • Taste different varieties of honey, including the freshly extracted product, and the local delicacy "melenkouni", the traditional sweet treat of Rhodes
  • Explore a buzzing apiary in action with an experienced beekeeper and examine the life of a beehive up close
What to expect

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.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • Due to the necessity of wearing thick, bee-proof gloves, mobile phones cannot be taken into the vicinity of the hives unless you have a selfie stick with a button to press, so if you want to take photos please bring a camera
  • Visitors must wear closed, comfortable shoes with socks
  • In the event that a visitor has a confirmed allergy to bee stings, they should not participate
  • To participate, it is necessary to wear the uniform and the gloves provided to you
  • Wearing perfume is not recommended
  • Minimum age 10 years. Children should be accompanied by an adult at all times
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.9/5

Based on 11 reviews from verified customers

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  • Paul

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Guides were very knowledgeable. Felt very safe throughout the experience. Also great to extract the honey and try the products

  • Dionissios

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Traveled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Ne changer rien l accueil et toute l'équipe est génial

  • Philip Groenweghe

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Dit was een unieke ervaring. Zo hadden we de gelegenheid om heel dichtbij kennis te maken met de wereld van de bijen, hun werking, organisatiestructuu ...

  • Adrian

    From United Kingdom - May 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    It was a rare opportunity to get up close and experience the life of a bee keeper. We wore good quality suits and were able to take part in all aspect ...

  • A.F

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Rob

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Super interessant en leuke begeleiding. Ruimte voorzover vragen in je wilt en in het tempo dat je wilt.

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