Rhodes Town Trip Overview
Discover Rhodes Town and the island’s eastern shores with “RHODES PRIVATE TOURS”. On this customizable private half day Ttur you can delve into Rhodes City and Harbor on a private driving tour, with an experienced driver-guide and discover Lindos, Anthony Quinn Bay, and other sights—all with ease and the bonus of being able to adjust the itinerary to suit you. (in the time frame of 5:00 hours)
1) Explore the beautiful island of Rhodes in a Mercedes Benz Sedan Car
2) Get the most of Rhodes’ east coast and the capital city on a private tour
3) Hassle-free way to visit multiple sites, with option to tailor the itinerary
4) Explore Lindos, Pottery Demo, and plenty of fascinating and historic sites.
5) Door-to-door private sedan from Rhodes cruise port, airport, or select hotels
If your group is larger, we can accommodate you with Luxury Mercedes Minibuses, please contact us, and we’ll do the rest!!
Additional Info
Duration: 5 hours
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
Discover Rhodes Town and the island’s eastern shores with “RHODES PRIVATE TOURS”. On this customizable private half day Ttur you can delve into Rhodes City and Harbor on a private driving tour, with an experienced driver-guide and discover Lindos, Anthony Quinn Bay, and other sights—all with ease and the bonus of being able to adjust the itinerary to suit you. (in the time frame of 5:00 hours)
1) Explore the beautiful island of Rhodes in a Mercedes Benz Sedan Car
2) Get the most of Rhodes’ east coast and the capital city on a private tour
3) Hassle-free way to visit multiple sites, with option to tailor the itinerary
4) Explore Lindos, Pottery Demo, and plenty of fascinating and historic sites.
5) Door-to-door private sedan from Rhodes cruise port, airport, or select hotels
If your group is larger, we can accommodate you with Luxury Mercedes Minibuses, please contact us, and we’ll do the rest!!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Old Town of Rhodes, Solomou Alchadef 4-14, Rhodes Town 851 00 Greece
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mandraki Harbour, Platia Eleftherias, Rhodes Town Greece
We continue out of the Old Town to the Old Harbor (Mandraki), where according to the tradition, the Colossus of Rhodes once stood – One of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Church of the Annunciation, Platia Eleftherias New Town Greece
Close to the entrance of the Old Port is the “Church of Annunciation of the Virgin Mary” The Church is styled as a 3 aisled gothic basilica with a wooden roof., and houses amazing gothic wall paintings by Fotis Kontoglou and impressive chandeliers. Today it is the town’s cathedral
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Paralia Elli, Rhodes Town 851 00 Greece
Elli beach lies between the Mandraki harbor, and the Aquarium, in the northern end of the town. Is the beach of Rhodes Town one of the most cosmopolitan beaches.
Stop At: The Acropolis of Rhodes, Diagoridon 68, Rhodes Town 851 00 Greece
We drive to Monte Smith Hill (Acropolis of Rhodes Town) on the way you see the North Point of the Island where the Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea meet.
Once we reach the Acropolis (with the car no climb) we stop at a vantage point for a panoramic view of Rhodes Town and both the Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea – Scenic.
We continue and next stop is a visit to the Temple of Apollo, the Hellenistic Theater, and the Ancient Stadium. (You may skip walking and get your photos from a vantage point)
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Ladiko Beach, Kallithea, 85100 Greece
Just close to Anthony Quinn bay. Super spot for swimming and snorkeling. Sun loungers and beach facilities – Scenic
Stop At: Anthony Quinn Bay, Faliraki Greece
The drive continues south-east 50 kilometers / 32 miles 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
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Savvas Ceramics, Ethniki Odos Rodou – Lindou, Kalathos 851 02 Greece
On the way 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!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Lindos Beach, Lindos 851 07 Greece
On the way to Lindos we stop at a vantage point for a panoramic picture from a distance of Lindos Beach. Wonderful white sand, flat calm seas and great beach side. The beach is overlooked by the beautiful acropolis. From the same point you can get your panoramic photos of the White Village and Acropolis of Lindos
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Village of Lindos, Lindos Rhodes, Greece Greece
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) You may extend the tour if you wish (or contact us on time of booking to modify the tour to your wishes) the tour is 100% flexible
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Acropolis of Lindos, Lindos 851 07 Greece
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. The 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.
Entrance fee 12 Euros per person for the Acropolis (Optional Visit)
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Agios Pavlos Beach, Lindos 851 07 Greece
On the way back you continue to the south of Lindos, to St. 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 – scenic
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Kallithea Springs, Leof. Kallitheas, Kallithea 851 00 Greece
We continue along the east coastal road and pass Kallithea Spa. 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
Pass By: Faliraki, Faliraki, Rhodes, Dodecanese, South Aegean
We continue back to Rhodes Town and the last 14km / 8 miles we drive through the coastal road of Faliraki marvelous beach. Faliraki open only during the summer season, its only purpose is to provide its visitors a vacation that they will not forget. The beach is primarily sand and the water is crystal clear.
