Rhodes: visite de Kamiros, Kritinia, Embona, mont Profitis Ilias et Kallithea
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Embarquez pour un voyage intemporel à travers Rhodes ! Dévoilez les trésors de Rhodes avec notre guide expérimenté, en commençant par le mystique Ancient Kamiros. Promenez-vous dans son Acropole, plongez dans l'histoire et tracez les couches des Grecs mycéniens et des Doriens (Frais d'entrée : 6 euros). Ensuite, dirigez-vous vers le château de Kritinia, une merveille vénitienne du XVIe siècle offrant une vue panoramique sur la mer Égée, des chapelles cachées et une grandeur médiévale. Faites plaisir à vos sens dans le plus ancien domaine viticole d'Embona en dégustant une symphonie de saveurs. Savourez des délices locaux dans une charmante taverne, explorez des trésors artisanaux, puis gravissez le mont. Profitis Ilias pour une vue à couper le souffle. Découvrez le joyau byzantin, l'église Saint-Nicolas, à Fountouklis, et détendez-vous aux sources de Kallithea, une oasis majestueuse aux eaux curatives anciennes (frais d'entrée : 3,00 euros par personne). Profitez de cette aventure sans souci grâce à notre service de transfert transparent, vous garantissant d'explorer sans souci ! #RhodesAdventure #TimelessJourney #WineTastingExperience #AegeanVistas #RhodesDiscovery
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Notre voyage commence par l'ancienne Kamiros, une ville de l'ancienne Rhodes. Son site se trouve sur la côte nord-ouest de l'île, à 3 kilomètres à l'ouest du village moderne de Kalavarda. La ville antique était construite sur trois niveaux. Au sommet de la colline se trouvait l'Acropole, avec le complexe du temple d'Athéna et la stoa. Le village principal se trouvait sur la terrasse médiane, constituée d'un réseau de rues parallèles et de blocs résidentiels. Sur la terrasse inférieure se trouvent un temple dorique, probablement dédié à Apollon, la Maison de la Fontaine, avec l'Agora devant elle et le Péribolo des Autels, qui contenait des dédicaces à diverses divinités. Durant la période préhistorique, la région était habitée par les Grecs mycéniens. La ville elle-même a été fondée par les Doriens. (Le prix d'entrée est de 6 euros)
Le château de Kritinia est un château médiéval du XVIe siècle situé sur une colline à environ 131 mètres au-dessus du village de Kritinia. Il offre une vue imprenable sur la mer Égée, l'île de Chalki et quelques autres îles désertes.
Nous rejoignons la cave - dégustation d'huile d'olive et de produits locaux dans un cava dans le village d'Embona, dans l'un des plus anciens vignobles de l'île de Rhodes. Les vins sont produits à partir de la récolte des raisins des vignobles, vous pouvez donc choisir parmi différents types de vins, tous élaborés à Embona. De plus, les visiteurs peuvent déguster gratuitement des liqueurs, de l'ouzo, du souma au miel, du masticha et de la grenade, associés à des noix et des fruits frais, au bar. L'huile d'olive est également produite et vous pouvez trouver du miel de producteurs locaux et bien sûr toutes sortes de cosmétiques - des herbes avec de l'huile d'olive également. Découvrez la meilleure cuisine traditionnelle dans une taverne locale du village d'Embona, pendant votre temps libre. Votre guide vous fournira quelques recommandations. Ne manquez pas de visiter les boutiques de souvenirs d'Embona pour découvrir des produits artisanaux authentiques !
Nous nous dirigerons ensuite vers Profitis Ilias, une montagne de 798 mètres d'altitude avec des attractions très intéressantes. C'est une petite station estivale (appelée Elafos et Elafina) créée fraîche et reposante par les Italiens en 1929, au cœur d'une forêt de pins d'Alep, de cèdres et de cyprès peuplés de cerfs, une halte idéale pour des photos ou une pause café. Sur notre chemin vers Profitis Ilias, nous passerons également devant un bâtiment qui était la maison du dictateur italien Musollini utilisée pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale.
En continuant, nous atteignons la région de Fountouklis où nous visiterons une église byzantine de Saint Nikolaos. Cette église date du XIVe au XVe siècle et est un édifice central carré couvert d'une coupole. Ce qui est important dans cette église, c'est la triple composition des fresques de l'abside.
En conduisant vers l'est, à l'intérieur de la campagne et des villages de l'île de Rhodes, nous arrivons aux sources de Kallithea, un lieu majestueux connu depuis l'Antiquité pour les propriétés bénéfiques et les eaux jaillissant des rochers environnants. Aujourd'hui, entièrement restauré et rénové avec goût, le complexe de Kallithea Springs accueille quotidiennement des centaines de visiteurs. Cela vaut la peine de voir les installations, de nager dans l'eau bleu clair de ses criques, de prendre un rafraîchissement au café face à la mer ou de visiter la galerie de photos avec des photos plus anciennes de l'île ! L'architecture monumentale incomparable et la magnificence du lieu avec ses mosaïques uniques, la salle de la Rotonde où jaillissaient autrefois les eaux thermales, nous renvoient, avec nostalgie, à une autre époque. (Le prix d'entrée est de 3,00 euros par personne).
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Informations importantes
- Accès pour les personnes à mobilité réduite
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Options de transport accessibles aux personnes à mobilité réduite
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Le code vestimentaire est chic et décontracté, des chaussures confortables, un chapeau, une protection solaire, des appareils photo pour les photos et une salle de bain.
- Les personnes en fauteuil roulant sont nécessaires pour être accompagnées.
Avis(35)
An interesting trip with several stops. The ruins of Kamiros and the knight fortress were the most interesting for us. Lunch was at a small tavern at a favorable price. Unfortunately, the heat slowed down the experience, of course it is beyond the control of the guide, but having a guide who speaks bad English who goes before and talks so that you do not hear pulls down the review considerably.
Booked this late as our planned similar tour operator trip was cancelled at the last minute. Very comprehensive tour which took us far outside our base in Rhodes Town. Kameiros was a treat. The Pompei of Rhodes. We enjoyed this more than Lindos Acropolis and the guide gave excellent background and historical information. The castle at Kritinia is worth the steps up for the views and lunch in Embonas was tasty and good value. All stops were timed about right with enough time to see things with the guide and in our own time. Coach was comfortable and pick up and drop off from outside our hotel was great.
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Mixed feelings about this tour. The tour guide was excellent—very knowledgeable and engaging. I especially enjoyed her stories about everyday life in ancient Kamiros and would have loved to spend more time there. Unfortunately, the visit felt rushed, and we had very little time to explore. The traditional Greek lunch in Embona was the highlight of the trip. The food was delicious, and the wine tasting afterward was also very enjoyable. On the downside, most stops felt quite rushed, with little or no free time to look around. Some locations, such as Kritinia Castle, were not particularly impressive, and reaching them requires walking uphill, which may be challenging for less mobile visitors. By the end, the tour felt a bit too focused on places where extra spending was encouraged. Overall, great guide and excellent lunch, but I would have preferred more time at the main sights and a less rushed schedule.
The tour is very well orginised ,in each stop we stay a certain time because then we will be out of the times and we will finish very late ,all these are written in our site, in the stops we dont force the people to visit a particular shop or restaurant ,they are free to choose .Next time you could make it in private. Thank you
As an experienced traveler who has visited many countries and joined numerous organized tours over the years, I can honestly say that our experience with Kariba Travel was outstanding from beginning to end. We booked two excursions with them during our stay in Rhodes: the Symi & Panormitis excursion and the Guided Ancient Kamiros – Kritinia Castle – Embona – Mount Profitis Ilias – Kallithea Springs tour. Both were exceptionally well organized, punctual, and professionally managed. From the very first communication until the end of our excursions, everything went smoothly and exactly as promised. The online booking and payment process was simple, secure, and straightforward, while the customer support team was always responsive, professional, and genuinely willing to help before we even made our reservation. This level of service is becoming increasingly rare, especially during the peak tourist season when companies are extremely busy. Yet the team at Kariba Travel always found time to answer questions, provide guidance, and make us feel valued as customers. Their willingness to communicate and assist, even during such a busy period, was truly appreciated. A special thank you goes to our guide, Mrs. Elena. Her knowledge of the history, culture, traditions, and heritage of Rhodes was truly impressive. What made her stand out even more was the genuine passion and love she has for sharing knowledge. Every explanation was engaging, informative, and delivered with warmth, enthusiasm, and respect for the visitors. It was clear that she genuinely loves what she does, and that made a huge difference to our experience. The way Mrs. Elena managed the tour in multiple languages was truly exceptional. Her ability to switch effortlessly between languages while maintaining the same level of enthusiasm, clarity, accuracy, and attention to every guest was remarkable. She is a shining example of what a true tourism professional should be: knowledgeable, organized, patient, approachable, and deeply respectful towards visitors. Her professionalism, passion, and dedication greatly enriched our experience and deserve the highest praise. We would also like to thank our driver, Mr. Giorgos, who was a true professional throughout both excursions. Friendly, courteous, calm, and always helpful, he made us feel safe and comfortable at all times. His professionalism and excellent attitude deserve special recognition. The coach itself was excellent—modern, spotless, comfortable, and very well maintained. Every aspect of the journey reflected care, professionalism, and attention to detail. What impressed us most was that we never felt like tourists being treated as a source of revenue, but rather as welcomed guests whose experience genuinely mattered. At no point did we feel pressured, rushed, or taken advantage of simply because we were visitors. In an industry where trust is everything, Kariba Travel has earned ours completely. They know how to respect, appreciate, and care for their guests. It is refreshing to find a company that combines professionalism, honesty, excellent organization, and genuine hospitality in such a natural way. What impressed us most was the feeling that we were not simply customers, but welcomed guests. The combination of excellent organization, fascinating destinations, knowledgeable guiding, safe transportation, and genuine hospitality created memories that we will cherish for a long time. Five stars are simply not enough. For us, this was a 10/10 experience. A huge congratulations to the entire team for setting such a high standard. Thank you, Kariba Travel, thank you Mrs. Elena, and thank you Mr. Giorgos for helping us discover Rhodes with such professionalism, kindness, and love for your beautiful island. We will happily recommend your company to friends, family, and fellow travelers. ★★★★★ Highly recommended. 10/10.
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It was unfortunate that the weather was a bit grim, but the tour went ahead anyway. There were some things that we couldn’t see due to this, but guide & driver handled the day very well. Great to see the sights we did & lunchtime taverna visit was amazing. Felt overall like we spent more time on the coach than off today, but feel this was probably due to the rain! Guide super informative & helpful, driver very safe:) Definitely recommend this tour if you don’t have the use of a car on the island.
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Informative, enjoyable and unique. An amazing way to see less easily accessible parts of the island. The guide and driver were lovely, knowledgeable and humorous.
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This has to be the best tour on the Island.Plases we visit full of history and stunning views .Lots of stops so not stuck on bus for long periods 👍🏼👍🏼
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Always charming island with excellent sea. On the recommended tour grade just enough. The two towns (Rhodes and Lindos) almost impassable x a storm tourism and redundant sellers of junk that distort the beauty
Dear Gianfranco , You have done the island tour not Rhodes city anmd Lindos ,i think that you are confused for the review ,on that tour you have visit other places of the island.
Bus ride at 38C without air conditioning, change to bus, 6 hours later very aggressive driver, did not feel like it, were insulted when we were asked in which hotel he should drop us off. Booked the next day drive again, were simply not picked up, had waited 40 min!
Dear Michael, We had an issue with the aircondition of the bus and we changed the bus ,the next day you dint have any reservation with us ,i am sorry but you are comfused .
Pre-communication was excellent prior to the trip date and we knew exactly where we would be picked up. The trip itinerary was full of and our guide, Helen, extremely knowledgeable. We were given the right amount of time at each stop. We felt we really got a sense of Rhodes history and saw many aspects of the island. We would highly recommend this trip as value for money.
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