RHODES IN ONE DAY - GREAT OVERVIEW OF THE ISLAND - Up to 4 People
From your pickup at the dock, to your drop-off at the end of the day, we are dedicated to trying to fulfill your every request. We pride on fulfilling our passengers requests. This is a comprehensive tour which will give you an in-depth experience that is unlike any other. At the end of the day you will feel that you really have seen it all...
AT A GLANCE: Rhodes Medieval City / Rhodes New City / Old Port - Colossus of Rhodes / North Point of the Island / Acropolis of Rhodes Town / East Coast of the Island / Rhodian Pottery Art / Lindos Village & Acropolis / St Paul's Bay / Lunch at Haraki Seaside Village / A drive from the Est to the West Coast of the Island / Acropolis of Ialyssos (from June 15th - Sept 15th you can change it with the Valley of the Butterflies) / Back via Ialysos and Ixia west coastal road
If your group is larger than 4 people, we can accommodate large groups in Luxury Mercedes Minibuses. Please feel free to contact us and we will do the rest..
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Medieval City, Rhodes Town 85100 Greece
From the pier (or your selected starting point) we visit/drive 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, well 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: 15 minutes
Stop At: Colossus of Rhodes, Rhodes Town 851 00 Greece
We continue out of the Old Town and pass the Historical Buildings we visit the Old Harbor, where according to the tradition, the Colossus of Rhodes once stood - One of the seven wonders of the ancient world. At the entrance of the old harbor, atop tall columns, stand the two bronze deer - characteristic landmarks of the island. We can help with your pictures with background the deer, one the many significant landmarks of Rhodes (You get out of the car for photos)
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Church of the Annunciation, Platia Eleftherias New Town Greece
Close to the entrance of the Old Port is the Church of the Annunciation that houses amazing gothic wall paintings by Fotis Kontoglou and impressive chandeliers. Today it is the towns cathedral (Optional Visit)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Acropolis of Rhodes, Diagoridon 68, Rhodes Town 851 00 Greece
We drive to Acropolis of Rhodes (with the car no climb)
On the way you see the North point of the Island where the Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea meet. Once we come to (Monte Smith) Acropolis of Rhodes Town, we stop at a vantage point for a Panoramic view of the City (get your photos and feel the breeze of the Aegean Sea). We continue and see from a vantage point (get out of the car and take your photos from a vantage point, so you don't need to walk in) the Temple of Apollo, the Greek Stadium, and the Ancient Theater
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tsambika Beach, Tsambika Greece
After finishing with the highlights of Rhodes Town we drive south east to Lindos. On the way a short stop at a vantage point to get a panoramic view of Tsambika Beach - Scenic
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Savvas Ceramics, Ethniki Odos Rodou - Lindou, Kalathos 851 02 Greece
On the way to Lindos you can choose an optional short stop at a pottery workshop where the 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: 20 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 Governors quarters. This view is truly panoramic
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: 30 minutes
Stop At: Village of Lindos, Lindos Rhodes, Greece Greece
One mile before Lindos we stop at a vantage point for a panoramic picture of the Acropolis, the Village, and the Port of Lindos - Scemic
Then we drive into the Village 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: 45 minutes
Stop At: Agios Pavlos Beach, Lindos 851 07 Greece
Later we meet you at the main square of Lindos Village and drive you down to the Saint 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 - Wild Nature Landscape (You get out of the car to take your photos)
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Haraki, 85102 Greece
On the way back from Lindos you stop for Delicious Snack or Lunch Experience (at your own expense) at the Haraki seaside village at the Mediterranean Sea right on the waters 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 15 minutes
Stop At: Filerimos Monastery, Filerimos 851 01 Greece
After finishing lunch, we drive from the East to the West Coast and visit Monte Filerimos - Ancient Acropolis of Ialyssos. Panoramic view of the West Coast - with the car, no climb. The plateau of Filerimos rises nearly 267 meter / 876 feet above sea level. Here youll visit the Church of Our Lady, built upon the foundations of the ancient temple of Athena. Youll also see the exterior of the monastery and courtyard. On the right hand side there is a beautiful tree sheltered pathway the Way of the Cross This is a series of shrines with relief scenes of the Passion, which leads from the main square to the west edge of the plateau to the 16 meter / 48 feet cross, from which you can enjoy a stunning view.
(From June 15th - Sept 15th - upon request - we can skip this attraction and add a visit to the "Valley of the Butterflies")
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Ialysos beach, Ialissou, Ialyssos 851 01 Greece
And through Ialyssos and Ixia Beach of the west coastal road, back to Rhodes Old City for independent browsing, or to the ship. The Medieval City (Old City) is a 10 min flat walk from the cruise port
Duration:7 hours
Commences in:Rhodes Town, Greece
Country:Greece
City:Rhodes Town
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