BEST OF RHODES ISLAND - PRIVATE TOUR - SHORE EXCURSION - FULL DAY - 4 People

BEST OF RHODES ISLAND - PRIVATE TOUR - SHORE EXCURSION - FULL DAY - 4 People

From your pickup at the dock/hotel, to your drop-off at the end of the day, we are dedicated to trying to fulfill your every request. Highly suggested for cruise ship passengers, or those staying on the island for a short period of time.
This tour reflect all three famous features of Rhodes, from its exotic beauty, to its colorful past, to the exquisite local cuisine.

The Old Town - Street of the Knights - Grand Master Palace
The New Town - Old harbor - Colossus of Rhodes
Elli Beach and North Point of the Island
Acropolis of Rhodes - Panoramic View of the City and Monuments
The Pottery Demonstration - Rhodian Art
Panoramic View of Lindos Beach - Village and Acropolis
Visit the Village and Acropolis of Lindos
The St Paul’s Bay - Scenic
Break for lunch at Haraki Seaside Village
A drive from the East to the West Coast
Mount Filerimos - Acropolis of Ancient Ialyssos
And through Ixia back to your ship, or hotel

At the end of the day you will feel that you really have seen it all.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Old Town of Rhodes, Rhodes Town 851 00 Greece

From the pier (or your selected starting point) we drive for a short detour via the Medieval City (World Heritage Site) where you can get your pictures from outside of the most important monuments. ATTENTION: if you start the tour after 8:30 AM, we’ll skip the short visit/drive in the Old Town as the Gates closes for cars at 9:00 AM - after 9:00 AM only pedestrians can walk in. We can finish the tour later at the gate of the Medieval City so you can visit it and walk back to the ship. The Old Town from the Cruise port is a 10 min flat walk.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Colossus of Rhodes, Rhodes Town 851 00 Greece

From the pier (or your selected starting point) we drive to the Old Harbor, where according to the tradition, the Colossus of Rhodes once stood - One of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Church of the Annunciation, Platia Eleftherias New Town Greece

Close to the entrance of the Old Port "Mandraki" is the Church of the Annunciation - Medieval Catholic Design - today it is the Orthodox town’s cathedral, with amazing wall paintings and impressive chandeliers

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: The Acropolis of Rhodes, Diagoridon 68, Rhodes Town 851 00 Greece

We drive to Monte Smith Hill (Acropolis of Rhodes Town) on the way you see the North Point of the Island where the Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea meet.
Once we reach the Acropolis (with the car no climb) we stop at a vantage point for a panoramic view of Rhodes Town and both the Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea - Scenic.
We continue and next stop is a visit to the Temple of Apollo, the Hellenistic Theater, and the Ancient Stadium. (You may get your pictures from a vantage point and skip walking if you wish)



Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Tsambika Beach, Tsambika Greece

On the way to Lindos you'll have a chance to see Tsambika beach, sandy smooth beach with crystal clear waters

Stop At: Lindos Beach, Lindos 851 07 Greece

On the wat to Lindos we stop at a vantage point for a panoramic picture from a distance of Lindos Beach. Wonderful white sand, flat calm seas and great beach side. The beach is overlooked by the beautiful acropolis. From the same point you can get your panoramic photos of the White Village and Acropolis of Lindos

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Village of Lindos, Lindos Rhodes, Greece Greece

We drive into the Village of Lindos at the main square so you can:
Option A) To walk the alleys of Lindos and climb up the Acropolis or ride the donkeys
Option B) Just explore the white village, walk the alleys of Lindos (no climb up to acropolis)

You have one hour to spend in Lindos (village and Acropolis) In case you need more time please let us know on time of booking so we can modify the tour to your needs

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Acropolis of Lindos, Lindos 851 07 Greece

Walk through Lindos Village and up the many steps and narrow uphill cobblestone pathways to the summit of the Acropolis to see the magnificent remains of past civilizations. Marvel at the 4th century B.C. Doric Temple of Athena Lindia, a double winged portico, a Byzantine church and the fortifications of the Knights, including the remains of the Governor’s quarters.

You have 30 min for the Acropolis and 30 min for the village (the previous stop) Total Time in Lindos one hour. In case you need more time in Lindos please let us know on time of booking so we can modify the tour to your needs

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Agios Pavlos Beach, Lindos 851 07 Greece

On the way back you continue to the south of Lindos, to St. Paul ‘s Bay, where the apostle is said to have landed in the year 51 AD to preach Christianity to the Rhodians. From this point you can also view the cave where the film “The Guns of Navarone” was filmed - scenic

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Savvas Ceramics, Ethniki Odos Rodou - Lindou, Kalathos 851 02 Greece

On the way back from Lindos, you can choose an optional short stop at a pottery workshop where the famous traditional pottery of Rhodes is made. You can see the wonderful pieces of art, and watch the potter working at his wheel. You can even learn the mystery of the Pythagorean cup.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Haraki Beach, Haraki Greece

A break for Delicious Snack or Lunch Experience (At your own expense) at Haraki seaside village at the Mediterranean Sea right on the water’s edge, with fresh seafood / Greek cuisine and excellent local wines. Scenic.

At the beginning and at the end of the tourist season, we may change the restaurant at the sea with a traditional Greek restaurant
(traditional Greek restaurant is from November to end of April)


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Filerimos Monastery, Filerimos 851 01 Greece

Monte Filerimos - Ancient Acropolis of Ialyssos. Panoramic view of the West Coast - with the car, no climb. You also visit the Monastery and the Church of “Our Lady of Filerimos”, (Entrance fee 6 Euros per person - Optional Visit)
And the 16 meter / 48 feet imposing concrete cross which standing in the middle of the small square. You can even climb up the cross and take in the view from the arms.


Duration: 35 minutes

Pass By: Ialysos beach, Ialissou, Ialyssos 851 01 Greece

And through Ixia, back to Rhodes Old City for independent browsing, or to the ship (or to your hotel). The Medieval City is a 10 min flat walk from the cruise port