RHODES IN ONE DAY: A COMPLETE ISLAND EXPERIENCE - Up to 4 People





Description
Here at "RHODES SHORE EXCURSIONS" 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 passenger’s 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... Rhodes Town / 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 / 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..
Tour Options
Itinerary
From the pier (or your selected starting point) we drive to the Medieval City (World Heritage Site) where you can get your pictures from outside of the most important Gates. A) According to a new traffic regulation no cars enter the Old Town, only pedestrians. We can finish the tour later at a gate of the Old Town, so you can visit it on your own and walk back to the ship. From the Medieval City to the Cruise Port is 5min flat walk. This way you save time and money, as you don’t have to pay the driver (waiting-time) B) No stress, our knowledgeable drivers can show you how to walk via the Old Town back to the ship (just talk to your driver)
We continue out of the Old Town and pass the Historical Buildings we visit the Mandraki 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)
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 town’s cathedral (Optional Visit)
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
After finishing with the highlights of Rhodes Town we drive south east to Lindos. On the way we pass by the Tsambika Beach - Scenic
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!
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 292 steps to Acropolis Option B) Just explore the white village, walk the alleys of Lindos (not climb up to acropolis) This way you save time, skip the crowds, and have more time to explore the White Village. You driver can show you the acropolis from vantage points, and you get your photos from a distance 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
Walk through Lindos Village and up the many steps and uphill pathways to the summit of the Acropolis to see the magnificent remains of past civilizations and enjoy the 360 panoramic view. You have 30 min for the Acropolis. Total Time in Lindos is one hour. In case you need more time, please let us know, so we can modify the tour. (You can skip the 292 steps to Acropolis) LINDOS ACROPOLIS E-TICKET SYSTEM At Lindos Acropolis, entry is restricted to specific time slots covered by the e-ticket system. Typically, visitors reach Lindos village approximately 2.5 hours after the tour begins, with an additional 15-minute ascent to the acropolis. You can buy online in advance, or few hours before your visit, or once you are in Lindos village before ascending to the acropolis The tickets are non-refundable
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)
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 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)
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 you’ll visit the Church of Our Lady, built upon the foundations of the ancient temple of Athena. You’ll 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.
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
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
A) RHODES CRUISE PORT: We'll meet you at the dockside, just out of your ship with a sign on the vehicle showing your name. Usually beside the tour buses of your cruise line. We are licensed to get into the dockside. Rhodes is a dock port (All passengers disembark right at the pier, no tender boats or cable cars) so it’s easy to disembark. B) HOTEL: We pickup from any hotel in Rhodes Town (our headquarters). On the East Coast of the island we pickup till Kolymbia (25km / 15 miles from Rhodes Town). On the West Coast of the island till the Paradisi Village (14km / 8,6 miles from Rhodes Town). We'll meet you at your Hotel (just out of the lobby) with a sign on the vehicle showing your name.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(16)
This is a fantastic way to see the best of Rhodes if you only have one day. We were coming off a cruise ship and our driver picked us up from the port. What we also loved about this tour is you could choose your own start and finish times and it was no trouble personalising our tour to our families needs. Would highly recommend this company and our driver George was fantastic, friendly and a Rhodes local so it was lovely to have such a genuine experience of Rhodes.
It’s great to know that the flexibility and personalization of the tour made it even more enjoyable for your family. Kind Regards Nicholas A. Rhodes and the Team of RhodesShoreExcursions.com
Everything was perfect. We truly enjoyed the private tour. Michael, our tour guide, was great, very accommodating, and listened to our preferences. We highly recommend him and the Rhodes Tour Company for making our stay memorable.
We sincerely appreciate your kind words regarding our private tour services.!! Kind Regards Nicholas A. Rhodes and the Team of RhodesShoreExcursions.com
Michael took the 3 of us around for the day in Rhodes. He took the time to show us places we wanted to see with no pressure on how long we could take to see the sights. He was witty, informative and fun to chat with. We had lots of scenic photo stops along the way. We were not part of a cruise, instead we had flown in from Chania via Athens and checked into our hotel. Then Michael picked us up from Marine Gate in Old Town for an afternoon tour. He was prompt and courteous. We wanted to be dropped off at an Indian restaurant at the end of the day around New Town and we took a cab back to our hotel in Old Town later. Michael told us about how much a cab would cost and where to pick one up close to us. I made this tour reservation with Nicholas months before our arrival in Rhodes. I got to speak to him via phone at the end of our tour. He wanted to make sure everything went all right and we were satisfied. We definitely can give 5 stars to their service and wish we had had more time and days in Rhodes as it is such a wonderful big island to visit. We will keep in mind for the next time. Thank you so much for giving us an amazing memory of Rhodes and of its beautiful sunset!
It’s great to hear you loved your day with us. It was our pleasure to be part of your holiday. Kind Regards Nicholas A. Rhodes and the Team of RhodesShoreExcursions.com
We had a great time with Michael as our driver. We had wonderful fun conversations and saw so many places in that amount of time. He dropped us off as requested at a dinner place we wanted to eat at in the end. This tour is highly recommended for those who have a short time in Rhodes and want to see as much as possible in about 6 hours or so. The Mercedes sedan used for our tour was adequate for the 3 of us.
Thank you for your fantastic review / recommendation of our sightseeing tour, really appreciated!! Kind Regards Nicholas A. Rhodes - Team of RhodesShoreExcursions.com
Emmanuel did an excellent job. He speaks great English and knows his history. He even kept two teenagers fully engaged. We really enjoyed our visit to Rhodes thanks to our fantastic tour guide!
Thank you!! we are keen to help & accommodate any request if we can. Kind Regards Nicholas A. Rhodes and the Team of RhodesShoreExcursions.com
Michael, our driver/guide was ponctual, the car was confortable and in good conditions. Michael was excellent by commenting a lot about Rhodes ancient and recent History. He was very flexible in our desires for visit. We had a wonderful time and we highly recommend this Tour company.
Thank you for your compliments and comprehensive review!! Kind Regards Nicholas A. Rhodes and the Team of RhodesShoreExcursions.com
We had a lovely day in Rhodes. Michael did everything we asked (Jewish tour) and more. He is quite knowledgable and all the places he took us to were memorable. We took a 9 day tour and the day in Rhodes was exceptional. Thank you Nick and Michael
Thank you for your kind words and comments!! Kind Regards Nicholas A. Rhodes and the Team of RhodesShoreExcursions.com
Nicholas did a wonderful job planning a custom tour for our group of 4. We were coming to Rhodes from a cruise with awkward timing & he made an itinerary that gave us a wonderful overview of Rhodes & Lindos. We had a delicious seafood lunch overlooking the water & ended with a brief tour of the Old Town. Our guide Kostas was excellent & kept us entertained! He accommodated all of our requests & shared his exceptional knowledge. It was a great day!
We are happy and pleased that you liked our Custom Shore Excursion!! Kind Regards Nicholas A. Rhodes and the Team of RhodesShoreExcursions.com
We got to see all of the East coast on a private tour. Our guide was amazing, informative and helpful . This is our fourth trip to Rhodes but our first tour and we would suggest it. Beautiful trip.
Thank you for your kind words. We are thrilled you enjoyed your time with us! Kind Regards Nicholas A. Rhodes and the Team of RhodesShoreExcursions.com
Nicholas and his team were very well organized from the start when we were looking for a one day tour of Rhodes. We are very happy that we booked with Nicholas, We were a group of 4, he met us at the pier, introduced us to Manuel, our driver and guide for the day. Our car was a Mercedes and Manuel was extremely professional, polite and experienced, he knew the local history and the island. Manual took us to the areas where we could avoid the crowds as much as possible, thereby, saving time and any line ups. Highlights are Anthony Quinn Bay, the Arcropolis in Lindos and the old town. He took us to a local restaurant for a seafood lunch. Parts of the tour, Manual would drop us off and we met him at a agreed time and meeting spot to continue on the tour. We were well aware that entrance fees to certain attractions were to be paid us. Towards the end of the day, Nicholas called Manuel on the cell phone to check up on us and asked if there were any issues. To conclude the tour, we were dropped off at one of the entrances to Old Town, where we walked around before heading back to our cruise ship. Overall, we would give this a 5 start rating.
Thank you for your very generous review of our services, this is our greatest reward!! Kind Regards Nicholas A. Rhodes and the Team of RhodesShoreExcursions.com



