Rhodes Town Trip Overview
If you want to get the most and the best of Rhodes, enjoy local wine, honey, and olive oil tasting, have a cruise to Symi – one of the most beautiful Greek islands including swimming and snorkeling in the amazing turquoise blue water of famous St.George bay this splendid 2-day private tour is for you!
During the tour, you will visit Filerimos, Seven Springs, Monolithos, Kritinia, Embonas & Tsambika Monastery. You will be able to take pictures of Lindos Acropolis and village, explore cozy multicolored Symi island,visit St.Panormitis Monastery and enjoy renowned specialty of local cuisine Symi shrimps.
This is undoubtedly the top-notch tour!
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Rhodes Town, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rhodes Town, South Aegean, Greece
If you want to get the most and the best of Rhodes, enjoy local wine, honey, and olive oil tasting, have a cruise to Symi – one of the most beautiful Greek islands including swimming and snorkeling in the amazing turquoise blue water of famous St.George bay this splendid 2-day private tour is for you!
During the tour, you will visit Filerimos, Seven Springs, Monolithos, Kritinia, Embonas & Tsambika Monastery. You will be able to take pictures of Lindos Acropolis and village, explore cozy multicolored Symi island,visit St.Panormitis Monastery and enjoy renowned specialty of local cuisine Symi shrimps.
This is undoubtedly the top-notch tour!
Itinerary
Day 1: Full-Day Rhodes Island Tour with Wine Tasting Experience
Stop At: Filerimos, Filerimos, Rhodes, Dodecanese, South Aegean
Filerimos rises on 267 m hill above the Aegean Sea. It is only 14 km away from Rhodes Town. Built on the site where once used be the Acropolis of Ialyssos, the Monastery still attracts not only the locals but also the foreigners by the serene atmosphere and gorgeous beauty of surrounding nature.
The Monastery grew around the old church of “Our Lady of Filerimos. Its main jewel for a long time was the miracle-making icon of Virgin Mary painted by the Apostle Luke.
From the monastery specially designed Via Dolorosa leads the pilgrims to the beautiful plateau with a stunning view. The path is decorated with plaques depicting the Passions of Christ. The final point of the path is 16 m Cross which makes anyone think about the significance and fragility of life.
The peaceful beauty of the old abandoned monastery, serene atmosphere of Orthodox church, opulent green nature, and of course different shades of blue waters of the Aegean Sea will make your visit unforgettable
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kritinia Castle, Greece
If you want to find a place where fascinating history meets breathtaking beauty and dive into the charm of the Greek village, this place is for you. The castle of Kritinia is built on 131 m hill above the village. The original settlement with the name Kritinia was founded by the few families who escaped from Crete when it was taken by the Turks. Hence the name of the place – Kritinia means New Crete. Initially, the village was on the coast but had to be moved to the hill because of the constant threat from the pirates.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Embonas, Embonas, Rhodes, Dodecanese, South Aegean
Wineries near Embonas village are famous for producing the best wine in Greece. The village itself is incredible, being inland and relatively far from the big cities it is almost untouched and unspoiled by the tourism. Some inhabitants of the village still wear their traditional costumes and preserve local folklore. The houses are also brilliant examples of typical rural Greek architecture. All this looks like the decoration for a movie but it is not, it is real! Enjoy wine, honey, olive oil tasting.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Monolithos, Monolithos, Rhodes, Dodecanese, South Aegean
The Monolithos village is quite small but with its own character. The whitewashed houses with tiled roofs surrounded by beautiful flowers and fruit trees can’t leave you indifferent. There are local taverns with excellent food and some shops with unsophisticated souvenirs. If you find the time to get to Monolithos you will undoubtedly enjoy the authentic atmosphere of the Greek village.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Monolithos Castle, Monolithos Greece
If you reach the castle on top of the rock, you will be rewarded by the best view in Rhodes. Someone compares this view with the one from Santorini, but it is obviously better. At the foot of the rock, there are lovely houses of the local villages surrounded by the endless pine forest and straight ahead all possible shades of blue. Up to the horizon, there are waters of the Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lindos, Lindos, Rhodes, Dodecanese, South Aegean
Stop at the viewpoint for taking amazing pictures of Lindos Acropolis and village
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Monastery Tsambika, Kolimbia 851 02 Greece
Panagia Tsambika (Virgin Mary Tsambika) is now visited by thousands and thousands of couples from all around the world each year (both Greek and non-Greek) who have struggled to conceive or who wish to have their baby or child blessed for one reason or another.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Epta Piges, Kolympia 851 02 Greece
To fall in love with Rhodes once and forever you must visit this absolutely charming place – the Seven Springs or in Greek Epta Piges. Surrounded by tall pine trees the Seven Springs with their cool, transparent water attract not only people tired from the hot weather and unpredictable stock exchange market but also local ducks and peacocks. From magical Seven Springs stroll dawn to the beautiful man-made lake. An artist who was long asleep inside you will be inevitably wakened up by the picturesque landscapes around. To complete the experience, you may swim in the refreshing, crystalline waters of the lake. If you feel ready for the adventure instead of taking the walking path to the lake you can go through a tunnel. 186 m long tunnel brings water from the Seven Springs to the lake. It was built in 1931 by the Italians. After that, it will take about 1 hour to return to the starting point of this tour
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Full Day Cruise to Symi Island Including Swimming & Snorkling in St.George Bay
Stop At: Mandraki Harbour, Platia Eleftherias, Rhodes Town Greece
After meeting we will approach to Mandraki Harbour of Rhodes Town and embark on one of our comfortable boats for an enjoyable cruise to famous Symi Island.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saint George Bay, Greece
This is one of the most beautiful bays in the world with an amazing beach accessible only by boat. You can swim in and admire the beautiful turquoise blue water. We will stay enough time for swimming and snorkeling. Snorkeling equipment is available free of any charge.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Symi, Symi, Dodecanese, South Aegean
Ochre, salmon, red, blue, turquoise, grey. The stately neoclassical buildings at Symi’s port, Gialos, preserve the color and glamour of the island’s glorious past. A place that looks as if it was taken straight from the pages of an old book, its many sights and attractions include the Timiou Prodromou Monastery (founded in 1838), old Customs House, Fish Market, stone bridge, a statue of a young fisherman, Clock Tower (built in 1881) and the old boatyard in Harani, Monastery of Taxiarchis Michael Panormitis
Famous for its miracles, Panormitis is a major pilgrimage site. Devotees queue to get into this monastery, which seems to exude its own mystical energy and has existed since the 15th century. The icon of the Archangel Michael (the patron saint) is considered miraculous.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
