Best of Rhodes, Lindos & BEACH Time - Full-Day PRIVATE Tour:

It will be our pleasure to welcome you to Rhodes! Prior to your cruise, you can book your own vehicle to explore the island at your own pace. Our driver can wait for you at the port upon arriving, just outside your cruise ship to welcome you to the island. Discover the highlights of Rhodes with leisurely time at one of the many gorgeous beaches that Rhodes has to offer or a visit to a traditional Greek tavern away from the crowds. We can also suggest you a tavern near the sea so that you can combine both a fabulous lunch and beach time. All our drivers are native and they can recommend you the best places to visit. Of course, we can guarantee 100% on-time return to the ship! Please do not hesitate to contact us for any questions or comments for your Rhodes shore excursion. It will be our pleasure to help you organize a memorable day in Rhodes!

Itinerary

1. We will start our tour with a drive around the walls of the Old Town of Rhodes - the biggest inhabited medieval town in Europe. It was built in 1300s from the knights of the order of St. John. The Medieval Town of Rhodes is inscribed in the World Heritage Sites List of UNESCO. If you want we can extend the duration of the tour with 1 hour and you can have also some free time to go through the Old town and explore it on your own.
2. Mandraki port is situated in the new part of the town where you will see some very impressive monumental buildings built by the Italians. Here at the harbour entrance is believed that once stood the great statue of the Colossus of Rhodes - one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World. We will stop for pictures of the area. (15 min)
3. The Church of the Annunciation in Rhodes is the biggest Orthodox church in the town with very beautiful handmade paintings on the walls and spectacular chandeliers. (5 min)
4. Once we reach Monthe Smith Hill you will enjoy exceptional panoramic views of the city and the seashore, and also visit the ruins of the Temple of Apollo, the impressive open-air ancient Stadium and the Amphitheatre.
5. Upon request, we can make a stop in a pottery factory - where you will be able to see how beautiful traditional ceramics are made. (20 min)
6. Little before we reach the beautiful traditional village of Lindos your driver will stop you at a place for a fantastic panoramic view of the village together with its Acropolis on the top. After that, we will leave you at the main entrance of the village. You will have at least 1 and a half hours to explore it and of course, visit its famous Acropolis. The driver will wait for you at the exact place he left you. (1h 30min)
7. The Acropolis in Lindos is the second most popular Acropolis in Greece after the Parthenon in Athens. It was built on a steep rock 116 meters height overlooking the Blue Sea and the village of Lindos below. The Acropolis is dominated by the massive temple of Athena Lindia, dating from the 4th century and it attained its final form in around 300 BC. (30 min)
8. A stop at the picturesque St. Paul's Bay is also included. It is claimed that St Paul landed here in the year 51 AD to preach Christianity to the Rhodians. There is a small church built there after his name. We will make a stop for pictures to capture this stunning view. (15 min)
9. We will have a stop for lunch at a spectacular seaside tavern near the sea so that you can combine and enjoy both a fabulous lunch and some beach time. (1h 30min)

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