Shore Excursions Rhodes

Drive along the picturesque south-eastern coastline, dotted with white-washed villages, to Lindos.  Here stands the ancient Acropolis of Lindos, on the brink of a precipice 400 feet above the sea.

From the Acropolis, marvel at the breathtaking views covering the great expanse of the Aegean Sea and St. Paul’s bay, where the apostle cast anchor during his historic voyage to Ephesus. Return to Rhodes town.  Drive to Mount Smith to see the ruins of ancient Rhodes.  Afterwards walk from the Gate d’ Amboise, the starting point of the walking tour, through the medieval city of Rhodes.  Follow your guide through the cobbled streets where once the knights and their attendants lived, also view the Palace of the Knights.

Drive along the medieval walls to the summit of Mount Smith, the Acropolis of ancient Rhodes. From the tumbled massive pillars of the Temple of Athena, the view encompasses the nearby Temple of Apollo, the stadium of Diagoras and the port, once protected by the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.  The drive continues across the island to Philerimos.  The summit of Philerimos was the site of Ialysos, one of the three ancient cities of Rhodes.  After the visit return to Rhodes for a guided walk of the medieval city.  Stroll along the street of the Knights with its medieval buildings, towers, turrets and emblazoned facades. Also visit the impressive Grand Master’s Palace.