Nat Geo Day Tour: The Fascinating World of Bees
Sustainability & Conservation

Nat Geo Day Tour: The Fascinating World of Bees

4.9/5
Excellent
Based on 6 reviews
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$144.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Printed ticket only
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours

Based on our commitment to sustainable tourism, all National Geographic Day Tours meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria, and a portion of the proceeds from these tours goes back to the National Geographic Society to fund research and sustainable programs around the world.

Do this because
  • 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
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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 6 reviews from verified customers

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  • 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.

  • Mr. John Coughtrie

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Solo traveler

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    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 2024

    Traveled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    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 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    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 2024

    Solo traveler

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    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 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    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 ...

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