🏨 RHODES BEST INTRODUCTION - FOR FIRST TIME VISITORS - HALF DAY - Up to 4 People Activity

RHODES BEST INTRODUCTION - FOR FIRST TIME VISITORS - HALF DAY - Up to 4 People

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Duration: 5 hours

Departs: Rhodes, Rhodes

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

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. Discover the Best Attractions of Rhodes Island with the help of True Insiders. Our team at “RHODES SHORE EXCURSIONS” has more than 35 years of experience accommodating cruise ship passengers.

AT A GLANCE: Rhodes Medieval City / New Town / Mandraki Port - Colossus of Rhodes / North Point of the Island / Acropolis of Rhodes, Panoramic View of the City, Temple of Apollo, Ancient Stadium and Theater / East Coast of the Island / Rhodian Pottery Art / Lindos Village & Acropolis / St Paul's Bay / Faliraki & Kallithea Seaside Road

Tour Flexibility: 100% If you wish, you can extend the tour on the Go with additional fee. You can add more Attractions. You may speak to your driver and he can modify the tour to your needs

If your group is large, we can accommodate large groups in Luxury Mercedes Minibuses

Please feel free to contact us and we'll do the rest..

What's Included

100% Flexibility - We will help with changes on the Go - In the time frame of your tour (5:00 hours)

1984 - 2023 Thirty-Nine Years of Experience & Quality Shore Excursions

Back to the Ship on Time - If you are a Cruise Ship Passengers

English-Speaking Knowledgeable Driver - Specialize in Private Shore Excursions

Mercedes SEDAN CAR Airconditioned - High Safety Standards

Personalized Customer Service - Respect for your freedom and individuality

What's Not Included

Lindos Acropolis 12Euro p.p.(Optional Visit), Food, Drinks, Gratuities

Tour Extensions - We can Extend the Tour with Additional Fee - You may speak to your driver

Traveler Information

TRAVELER: Age: 0 - 120

Additional Info

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Under the framework of preventive actions for tourism regarding the new COVID19 epidemic, all our associate drivers and guides have successfully completed the educational program regarding the National Hygiene Protocols and regulations. Guides & Traveler

Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Regular temperature checks for staff
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Medieval City

From the pier (or your selected starting point) we drive for a short detour 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, we’ll 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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Colossus of Rhodes

We continue out of the Medieval City pass the Historical Buildings and 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 of the many significant landmarks of Rhodes

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Church of the Annunciation

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

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Acropolis of Rhodes

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 pictures and feel the breeze of the Aegean Sea) we continue and see from a distance (get your pictures from a distance) the Temple of Apollo, the Greek Stadium, and the Ancient Theater, so you don't need to walk in

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Anthony Quinn Bay

After finishing with the Highlights of Rhodes Town we drive 32 miles South East of the Island to Lindos - On the way you visit the Anthony Quinn Bay - Takes its name from the famous Hollywood actor, who owns a large property in this area. Since filming the Guns of Navarone in Rhodes Island - Scenic

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Village of Lindos

One mile before Lindos we stop at a vantage point for a panoramic picture of the Acropolis, the Village, and the Port of Lindos - Scenic

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

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis of Lindos

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 Governor’s 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

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Agios Pavlos Beach

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

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Savvas Ceramics

On the way back, 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!

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Faliraki Beach

On the way back the last 14km / 8 miles we drive via the coastal road of Faliraki and Kallithea. Faliraki open only during the summer season, its only purpose is to provide its visitors a vacation that they will not forget. The beaches are primarily sand and the waters are crystal clear, smooth as glass.

• Admission Ticket Free

Kallithea Springs

We continue back to Rhodes Town and pass via Kallithea. In this naturally landscaped setting, the film "Escape to Athena" with Telly Savalas and Roger Moore was filmed. Some scenes from the film "The Guns of Navarone" were also filmed here too.

Back to Rhodes Old City for independent browsing, or to the ship (or to your hotel). The Medieval City is a 10 min flat walk from the cruise port

• Admission Ticket Free

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