Why choose this Rhodes tour ?
Rhodes has so much worth seeing that covering its highlights in a few hours is impossible without vehicle rental. This private half-day tour by “RHODES PRIVATE TOURS” delivers: adding a Tour Guide for narrative and navigation; and the comfort of a Mercedes Luxury Minibus with Professional Driver. After a walking tour of medieval Rhodes Town, discover all the east-coast must-sees, from Lindos to Faliraki and Kallithea. Cruise port and select hotel pickup and drop-off make everything super-easy.
1) View the best of Rhodes Town and the island’s east coast on a private tour
2) See and learn more about the top sites than you could alone in the same time
3) Guided walks of old Rhodes Town, Lindos and its Acropolis, Pottery Demo and more
4) Private Mercedes Luxury Minibus, with port and select hotel pickup and drop-off
5) If your group is larger, we can accommodate you with Luxury Busses, just contact us and we’ll do the rest
Make the most of your Rhodes adventure
What makes Best Of Lindos & Rhodes – Guided Private Tour – Half Day – Groups Up 19 People a unique experience ?
From the pier, (or your selected point) you drive to the Medieval City to D’Amboise Gate. From this point your Guided Walking Tour starts with your Tour Guide, for pictures from outside of the most important monuments of the Old Town: The Grand Masters Palace, the Street of the Knights, the Ruins of Sent John Cathedral, the Archeological Museum, the Byzantine museum. Your walking tour end at the Marina Gate where you will find your Minibus waiting for you.
Your driven tour continues and visit the Old Harbor, where according to the tradition (not the real location), the Colossus of Rhodes once stood – One of the seven wonders of the ancient world. You get out of the Minibus for a Guided Tour (If you wish you can skip this stop and have more time in Lindos or other parts of the tour – Please let us know in advance or you can talk to your Tour Guide – the tour is 100% Flexible)
You continue to Monte Smith on the way you see the North point of the Island where the Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea meet. A Panoramic Drive of the Ancient Acropolis of Rhodes (Monte Smith Hill) and the magnificent view of the West Coast of the Island. On your left side you see the temple of Apollo and on your right side the blue turquoise water of the Aegean Sea (You get out of the Minibus for pictures)
On the way to Lindos you can see the Tsambika Beach – Sandy smooth beach with crystal clear waters
The drive continues south east 50 kilometers / 32 miles to Lindos, on the way a short stop at a traditional pottery work shop to watch a demonstration of how the famous Rhodian potteries – ceramics are made. Here you’ll see how the potter works at his wheel to make the famous rhodian potteries. You can also learn the mystery of the Pythagorean cup!
One mile before Lindos you stop at a vantage point for a panoramic picture of the Acropolis, theVillage, and the Port of Lindos. You continue to Lindos village and from this point your Guided Walking Tour starts with your Tour Guide through the village (walk the alleys of Lindos) up to Acropolis
If you wish you can skip the clιmb up 292 steps to acropolis, your tour guide can show you the acropolis from vantage points and you get your photos from a distance. This way you skip the crowds, save time, and have more time to explore the White Village. Just talk to your tour guide
Once you reach the summit of the Acropolis with your tour guide, you’ll see the magnificent remains of past civilizations and enjoy the 360 panoramic. However, you can skip, if you wish the visit up to Acropolis and the 292 steps. Please let us know in advance or talk to your tour guide – The tour is 100% Flexible
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 3 hours after the tour begins.
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
On the way back from Lindos we drive down to Saint Paul’s bay, incredible wild beauty. Here is 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.
On the way back 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
On the way back we driver via the coastal road of Faliraki Sandy Beach. Open only during the summer season, its only purpose is to provide its visitors a vacation that they will not forget.
We continue along the coastal road and see 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.
We finish the tour back to the cruise port, or the Old Town for free browsing (The Old Town is a 10 min walk from the Cruise Port)
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Best Of Lindos & Rhodes – Guided Private Tour – Half Day – Groups Up 19 People
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Best Of Lindos & Rhodes – Guided Private Tour – Half Day – Groups Up 19 People Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Professional Experienced Driver English-Speaking
- Personalized Customer Service – Respect for your freedom and individuality
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide English-Speaking. Full Narrations & Guided Walking Tours on Sites
- (1984 – 2024) 40 years of Quality Private Tours & Trusted Customer Service
- Wireless Headsets for Guided Walking Tours & Bottled Water
- Mercedes Benz Luxury Minibus Air-Conditioned
- Back to the Ship on Time – (if you are a Cruise Ship Passenger)
Not Included
- Entrance fees – Acropolis of Lindos 12 Euros per person (Optional Visit)
- Food – Drinks – Gratuities
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Rhodes Private Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 21 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
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